
Dr. Drew Patterson Plonk M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Drew Plonk is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Plonk specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 2006
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Polyps
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
Dr. Drew Patterson Plonk M.D.'s Practice location
UCSF Medical Center San Francisco
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 -San Francisco, CA 94143Get Direction
Practice At Medical Center Blvd
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3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103