Dr. Edward Platia graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1976.
Dr. Platia has two offices in Washington DC where he specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Platia works with seventy-two doctors including Dr. Robert Lager and Dr. Robert Gallino.
As a cardiac electrophysiologist in Washington, DC, Dr. Platia specializes in the electrical processes of the heart. He may perform both invasive & non-invasive procedures to help record the electrical activity within the heart. Dr. Platia may also implant defibrillators and pacemakers or evaluate the results of abnormal electrocardiograms.
Dr. Platia, a cardiologist in Washington, DC, is qualified to care for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Platia may see patients for indicators like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart conditions diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist may include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, among others.
As an internist in Washington, DC, Dr. Edward Platia serves as a primary care provider for adults. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Platia may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
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. Platia, but only those who participate in Medicare.