Dr. Pleitez is a Board Certified family physician who has been active in primary care for the last 18 years.  He obtained his medical degree in 1991 from Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas de Centro America, San Jose, Costa Rica.  He received his post graduate training at Hudson Valley Family Practice Program affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine.  Dr. Pleitez is a member of the California Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.  He  is affiliated with both St. Johns Regional Medical Center and St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital where he served as chairman of the Department of Family Medicine.    Dr. Pleitez has also been involved in a quality improvement project for many years and is a firm believer in disease prevention through adequate nutrition, exercise and patient education; all important factors to better your health.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, son and is a sports aficionado.   He enjoys  playing soccer locally and is a member of the first United States Medical Soccer Team (USMST).  The USMST represents the United States at the Annual World Medical Football Championships.  He also enjoys playing little tunes on the piano and watching his beloved Lakers.