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Dr. Nicholas Placentra Jr, DO

Dr. Nicholas Placentra Jr, DO

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Placentra Jr, DO is an osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist in Boone, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital and Watauga Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

240 Highway 105 Ext Ste 100 Boone, NC 28607
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(828) 262-3886

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Placentra Jr specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Placentra Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Placentra Jr

3.5

16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
31%
31%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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G.Arthur – Aug 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mom at 86 – Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Neal G. Lineback – Nov 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Phyllis Garlock – Jul 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Frank S in Boone, NC – Aug 23, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Nicholas Placentra Jr, DO is an osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist in Boone, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1985. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
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Family Practice/OMT
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Locations

Practice

Primedical Healthcare PA240 Highway 105 Ext Ste 100 Boone, NC 28607
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital

    434 Hospital Dr
    Linville, NC 28646

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Watauga Medical Center

    336 Deerfield Rd
    Boone, NC 28607
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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