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Dr. James Plotnik, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. James Plotnik, MD
3.3 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. James Plotnik, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Dr. James Plotnik, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 62
Scottsdale, AZ
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Plotnik, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Scottsdale, AZ.

About

Dr. Plotnik graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. James Plotnik, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Scottsdale, AZ and has 36 years experience. Dr. Plotnik currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yavapai Regional Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Verde Valley Medical Center and White Mountain Regional Medical Center. Dr. Plotnik has experience treating conditions like Lazy Eye, Diplopia and Strabismus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Plotnik received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Plotnik's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Plotnik is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Lazy Eye
Diplopia
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Lazy Eye
Diplopia
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Lazy Eye
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Diplopia
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Strabismus
Esotropia
Exotropia
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Juvenile Cataract
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Leukocoria
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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  • AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
  • PacifiCare
    United Healthcare
    PacifiCare HMO
    PacifiCare POS
    PacifiCare PPO
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • Maricopa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Open Access
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Golden Rule
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana PPO
    Gold
    Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna POS
    Cigna Healthcare of Arizona
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
  • Health Net
    Health Net PPO
  • Aetna PPO
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • AHCCCS without Prior Authorization
  • AHCCCS Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Star Pupil
    20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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  2. 2 Office
    1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 203, Phoenix, AZ 85006
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plotnik
3.3
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Sep 23, 2021
Dr. Plotnik was amazing ! My son wants to go back just to talk to him. He was very friendly, didn’t make me feel rushed and answered all my questions.
Ashley I. — Sep 23, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Colorado
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Plotnik, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Plotnik's profile.

Dr. Plotnik frequently treats the following conditions: Lazy Eye, Diplopia and Strabismus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Plotnik, MD is affiliated with Yavapai Regional Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Verde Valley Medical Center and White Mountain Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Plotnik, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yavapai Regional Medical Center

    1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ

  • HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center

    19829 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

    9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

    7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ

  • Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital

    483 W Seed Farm Rd, Sacaton, AZ

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • Verde Valley Medical Center

    269 S Candy Ln, Cottonwood, AZ

  • White Mountain Regional Medical Center

    118 S Mountain Ave, Springerville, AZ