Howard Platnick, Family Practitioner
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Howard Platnick

Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine

2028 Sheppard Avenue E Willow Dale Ontario, M2J5B3
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About

Howard Platnick, MD, has a private practice in Willowdale, Ontario.  He is a practicing family physician specializing in orthopedic and telemedicine techniques in plastic surgery.  A major player in defrauding Canadian Healthcare, Dr. Platnick also sat on the board of the American Board of Forensic Professionals. He also serves North York General Hospital and their attached Rehabilitation Centre, where he serves as Medical Director.

Education and Training

University of Toronto

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

OrthopedicPlastic SurgeryTelemedicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College -
  • Sat on the Board of American Board of Forensic Professionals -

Awards

  • Certificate of Honour from North York General Hospital   
  • Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award to Family Medicine Electives Teaching   

Internships

  • Toronto General Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • Canada Society of Medical Evaluations, American Board of Family Practice

Articles and Publications

  • Contributed articles to the International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing and the University of Toronto Medical Journal

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Focus and Dedication

Hobbies / Sports

  • Astronomy

Howard Platnick's Practice location

2028 Sheppard Avenue E -
Willow Dale, Ontario M2J5B3
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