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Dr. Alec Platt, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.0 (12)
Map Pin Small Reading, PA
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23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alec Platt, MD

Dr. Alec Platt, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Reading, PA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Platt an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Platt works at Practice in Reading, PA with other offices in Schenectady, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Platt's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Berks Schuylkill Respiratory Specialists Ltd.
    2608 KEISER BLVD, Reading, PA 19610 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 685-5864
  2. 2
    Schenectady Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates PC
    124 Rosa Rd Ste 382, Schenectady, NY 12308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 386-3691
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Reading Hospital
  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Shortness of Breath
Pneumonia
Acidosis
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Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Empyema
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Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
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Bronchiolitis
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Bronchospasm
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cataplexy
Central Cyanosis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Goodpasture's Disease
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
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Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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    3.0
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    About Dr. Alec Platt, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1871656363
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Platt has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Platt has seen patients for Respiratory Failure, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Platt on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Platt. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Platt.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Platt, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Platt appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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