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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 50
Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD
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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Skokie, IL.
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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 50
Skokie, IL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Skokie, IL.

About

Dr. Plavnik graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Skokie, IL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Plavnik currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital and Swedish Hospital. Dr. Plavnik has experience treating conditions like Atrophic Vaginitis, Uterine Fibroids and Excessive Menstrual Bleeding among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Plavnik received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Plavnik's office accepts new patients. Dr. Plavnik also speaks Russian. Dr. Plavnik is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Atrophic Vaginitis
Uterine Fibroids
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Atrophic Vaginitis
Uterine Fibroids
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Atrophic Vaginitis
Uterine Fibroids
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Cervicitis
Menstrual Disorders
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Perimenopause
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Yeast Infections
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hysteroscopy
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometriosis
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Genital Herpes
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypertension
Mastodynia
Nipple Discharge
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity
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Ovarian Cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Birth Control
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Obstetric Ultrasound
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asherman Syndrome
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breech Position
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Vaginitis
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Ectopic Pregnancy
Female Infertility due to Uterine Disorder
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
High Risk Pregnancy
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Miscarriages
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Ovarian Pregnancy
Pelvic Abscess
Placenta Previa
Salpingitis
Symptomatic Menopause
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Trichomoniasis
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endometrial Ablation
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
In Vitro Fertilization
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginosis Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9933 Lawler Ave Ste 545, Skokie, IL 60077
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 329-0470
  2. 2 UK Family Practice SC
    201 E Strong St Ste 3, Wheeling, IL 60090
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 626-7600

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3.5
Based on 32 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (10)

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Feb 14, 2024
She is very friendly, and tries to make the pap test as comfortable as possible, and explains what she does before she does it. She asks if there are any questions, and will answer all questions
marge — Feb 14, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Russian
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1999
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Plavnik's profile.

Dr. Plavnik frequently treats the following conditions: Atrophic Vaginitis, Uterine Fibroids and Excessive Menstrual Bleeding. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital and Swedish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL