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Dr. Carlos Plata, MD

Rheumatology*
3.3 (15)
Map Pin Small Amarillo, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Carlos Plata, MD

Dr. Carlos Plata, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Amarillo, TX. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from LAWRENCE AND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY and is affiliated with Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital, Moore County Hospital District, Norman Regional Hospital, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Pampa Regional Medical Center and Southwest Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Plata an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Plata works at Amarillo Medical Specialists in Amarillo, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus and Gout along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Plata's Office Locations

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    Amarillo Cardiovascular Center
    1215 S Coulter St Ste 302, Amarillo, TX 79106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 356-2280

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
  • Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
  • Moore County Hospital District
  • Norman Regional Hospital
  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System
  • Pampa Regional Medical Center
  • Southwest Medical Center

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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Fibromyalgia
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Low Back Pain
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Steroid Injection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Sarcoidosis
Systemic Sclerosis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
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Osteoporosis Screening
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    About Dr. Carlos Plata, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1508872029
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LAWRENCE AND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Carlos Plata, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Plata is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Plata works at Amarillo Medical Specialists in Amarillo, TX. View the full address on Dr. Plata’s profile.

    Dr. Plata has seen patients for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus and Gout, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Plata on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Plata. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Plata.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Plata, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Plata 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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