Dr. Carlos Plata is a rheumatologist in Amarillo, TX. He treats disorders affecting the joints, muscles and bones (and may also involve other organ systems).
Dr. Carlos Plata graduated from Other in 1982.
Dr. Plata has one office in Texas where he specializes in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Plata works with twenty-six doctors including Dr. Steven Norris and Dr. Raghavendra Saralaya.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Plata can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Plata specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Plata also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
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MD • 1982
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Plata, but only those who participate in Medicare.