Alexander L. Placek, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in San Diego, where I was deeply influenced by my parents’ dedication to health care – my father, a psychiatrist, and my mother, an exercise therapist. Their commitment to improving the lives of their patients played a significant role in shaping my path toward medicine.
I did my undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and received my medical degree from Georgetown University. I did an internship and residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) – where I was chief resident and met my wife. After that, I did fellowships in pathology and hematopathology at UCSD and the University of Southern California, respectively. I’m certified in pathology and hematopathology and an assistant professor at JABSOM.
My wife was born and raised in Hawaii. She and I decided there’s no better place in the world to raise a family, and now we’re here to stay.
About my practice
As an athlete, I’ve always been fascinated by the science of physiology. From a young age, I admired physicians – especially my father – who dedicated their lives to serving others.
I’ve always been intrigued by the problem-solving side of medicine. There’s something so gratifying about identifying the root of a problem and helping achieve the best possible outcome for a patient.
I’ve had the opportunity to present research at local and national conferences, focusing on leukemia and heart disease. My particular interests lie in hematology and surgical pathology.
How I thrive
My favorite things are spending time with my wife and two daughters, cooking, gardening, surfing, playing beach volleyball, and eating fruits from the trees in our backyard
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Operator/Information
- 442-385-7000
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Georgetown University HospitalBoard certification
Hematopathology
American Board of PathologyPathology-Anatomic/Pathology-Clinic
American Board of PathologyMedical training
Fellowship
Hematopathology
LAC + USC Medical CenterFellowship
Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathology
UCSD School of MedicineResidency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical
University of HawaiiJoined Permanente Medical Group
2025Active license information
License number
A167075License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIAActive license information
License number
MD-22742License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
HAWAIINational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1588198634Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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