SLUCare Physician Group
Joseph Platz, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery
Dr. Joseph Platz is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for lung cancer, tumors of the esophagus and mediastinum, reflux disease, hernias of the diaphragm, and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest cavity. He performs lung resections, mediastinal tumor resections, pleural and intrapleural interventions.
Dr. Platz uses innovative techniques in his practice, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, to reduce pain, scarring and recovery time.
Dr. Platz is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Outside of work, Dr. Platz enjoys skiing. He previously worked in the field of information technology.
Dr. Platz uses innovative techniques in his practice, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, to reduce pain, scarring and recovery time.
Dr. Platz is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Outside of work, Dr. Platz enjoys skiing. He previously worked in the field of information technology.
About Me
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship, 2019
University of Vermont
Medical School, 2011
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency, 2017
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Hernia
Lung cancer
Lung resection
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1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500 St. Louis, MO 63117
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