About
Dr. Tony Pletikosic, DO is the founder of Vitalan Health DPC and a board-certified primary care physician with over nine years of experience in the Aurora, Ohio community. He earned his undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University, graduating in the top 20% of his class. He then completed his medical training at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency and subsequent attending work took place within the University Hospitals Health System, where he spent three years as a resident and six years as an attending physician.
Dr. Pletikosic focuses on building long-term, collaborative relationships with his patients. He treats a broad range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and mental health concerns, and integrates preventive care, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine into every patient relationship. He participates actively in the Aurora community through health fairs, outreach programs, and local events. Outside the office, he enjoys pickup soccer, the outdoors, and time at home with his wife Karolina and their two sons, Teo and Zlatko.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University (top 20% of class)
Medical School
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
University Hospitals Health System (3 years, Aurora and surrounding communities)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pletikosic right for?
Dr. Pletikosic serves patients of all ages, from adolescents to seniors, who want a consistent, accessible primary care physician. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes benefit from his proactive, evidence-based approach. Patients who value a physician who addresses nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle alongside clinical care will find his style a strong match. Families looking for a single trusted provider to coordinate their care and specialist referrals will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pletikosic treats a wide range of primary care conditions. His clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, chronic disease management, mental health conditions, and preventive care. He also handles sick and urgent care visits, medication management, and routine health maintenance for patients of all ages.
Yes. Dr. Pletikosic holds board certification in primary care. He earned his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training within the University Hospitals Health System.
Dr. Pletikosic completed his undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University, graduating in the top 20% of his class. He attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. He then trained as a resident physician at University Hospitals Health System for three years before joining as an attending physician for six additional years.
Dr. Pletikosic has served the Aurora and surrounding communities since 2016. That includes three years of residency and six years as an attending physician within the University Hospitals Health System, giving him over nine years of local practice experience.
Dr. Pletikosic prioritizes long-term, collaborative relationships with each patient. He integrates nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle guidance alongside clinical treatment. He treats every patient as a partner in their own health and focuses on prevention as much as treatment.
Yes. Dr. Pletikosic includes mental health counseling within his scope of primary care. He takes a holistic view of well-being and addresses mental health as part of the broader picture of each patient's health.
Yes. Dr. Pletikosic manages referrals and coordinates care with specialists when patients need it. He takes an active role in helping patients navigate those relationships and stays engaged throughout the process.
Dr. Pletikosic participates regularly in the Aurora community through health fairs, outreach programs, and social events. He has built his career in this community since 2016 and sees community engagement as a core part of his practice.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026