Toby Allen Zirkle, MD

Dr. Platz completed his undergraduate education at Grinnell College, pursued medical school at the University of Iowa College of Medicine, and followed this with a surgical internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. He completed his training at Community Health Network's Family Medicine Residency Program, and has been in practice since 1991. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, is board certified in family medicine and is a clinical faculty member at Community Health Network, Marion University and the IU School of Medicine. He also provides leadership to Community Health Network in the areas of opioid stewardship and the treatment of substance use disorders. In his career, he enjoys the opportunity to help people with understanding as well as medical care. He feels Dr. Ernst Wunder’s view that medicine “should be the function to help people die young as late in life as possible” helps physicians manage illness in a way that promotes a good life. In his spare time, Dr. Platz enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, taking walks with his wife and their dogs, and traveling to places with no cell phone reception. Dr. Platz is accepting new patients by referral only.

Chris Basom, DO, received his medical degree from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Community Hospital South’s Family Medicine Residency program. He has a special interest in men’s health, sports medicine and nutrition. In his spare time, he enjoys running, cooking, beaches and spending time with his family in Michigan.

Indiana Nephrology and Internal Medicine, PC. is a renowned leader in the management and treatment of kidney disease and hypertension, led by the expertise of Dr. Raman Rao, MD. Specializing in nephrology and internal medicine, the practice is dedicated to providing top-quality care for patients in Indianapolis and beyond. Generated from their website's infomationGenerated from their website's infomation