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Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD
3.2 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Gurnee, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gurnee, IL.

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Dr. Plofsky graduated from Rush Medical College in 1994 and completed a residency at St Joseph Hospital.Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gurnee, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Plofsky currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. At present, Dr. Plofsky received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Plofsky's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Plofsky is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 North Shore Medical Group-Gurnee
    15 Tower Ct Ste 300, Gurnee, IL 60031
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 599-8899
    Monday
    07:30 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 19:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 19:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Office
    49 S Waukegan Rd Ste 100, Deerfield, IL 60015
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 945-4575
  3. 3 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 945-6400

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3.2
Based on 12 Reviews
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May 08, 2024
I struggle with mental illness andhe Always asks about my mental health. He really sees the connection between my mental and physical health. Dr. Plofsky and his staff have been very supportive.
— May 08, 2024
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Hospital
    1995
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Joseph Hospital
    1997
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Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Plofsky, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL