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Dr. Mark J. Plachta MD, Internist
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Dr. Mark J. Plachta MD

Internist

5/5(10)
1001 E Superior St Suite L401 Duluth MN, 55802
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Mark Plachta is an internist practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Plachta specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Plachta provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1987

University of Minnesota Medical School 1987

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Anemia
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Mark J. Plachta MD's Practice location

Practice At 1001 E Superior St Suite L401

1001 E Superior St Suite L401 -
Duluth, MN 55802
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New patients: 218-249-7960

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Patient Experience with Dr. Plachta


5.0

Based on 10 reviews

Dr. Mark J. Plachta MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERl

407 EAST THIRD STREET DULUTH MN 55805

Head southwest on East Superior Street 2880 ft
Turn right onto North 4th Avenue East 1302 ft
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ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTHl

502 EAST SECOND STREET DULUTH MN 55805

Head southwest on East Superior Street 994 ft
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue East 326 ft
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ST LUKES HOSPITALl

915 EAST 1ST STREET DULUTH MN 55805

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