Dr. Laurence Petty, an internist in Plant City, FL, is experienced at the treating an extensive variety of disorders & illnesses that affect adults.
Yes, Dr. Laurence M. Petty is accepting new patients at this office.
(813) 340-7761
8508 Alafia Hills Drive, Plant City, FL 33567-3408
Dr. Laurence Petty graduated from Wright State University School Of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Petty has one office in Florida where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care.
Dr. Petty works with one doctor, Dr. Edward Reller.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Petty specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Petty can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Dr. Petty is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Petty is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative 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. Petty, but only those who participate in Medicare.