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Dr. Christopher Plastaras, MD

Dr. Christopher Plastaras, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Plastaras, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Elkins Park, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Practice

60 Township Line Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Plastaras specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Plastaras' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plastaras

4.6

80 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
5%
5%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pen freak – Aug 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Happy Patient – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
PA – Aug 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Fran in Philadephia, PA – Apr 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Leah H. in Philadelphia – Aug 01, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Valerie McDonnell in Franklinville NJ – Mar 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 07, 2016
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Dr. Christopher Plastaras, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Elkins Park, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1996. He is...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Einstein Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Associate Director

  • Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Member

  • Penn Spine Center University of Pennsylvania Health System Spine Service Line University of Pennsylvania Health System Neuroscience Service Line, Physician

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member

  • KaiserFreedman Spine and Sports Clinical Fellowship at RIC Northwestern University Northwestern University Medical School Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Co-Director

  • Division of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation University of Pennsylvania Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pennsylvania Health System, Chief, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Opioid Prescription Reduction Workgroup Member University of Pennsylvania Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pennsylvania Health System, Member

  • Penn Spine Sports Musculoskeletal Clinical Fellowship University of Pennsylvania Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pennsylvania Health System, Director

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Northwestern University Medical School Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chief, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Penn Spine Center University of Pennsylvania Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pennsylvania Health System, Director

  • Association of Academic Physiatrists, Member

  • North American Spine Society, Member

  • Musculoskeletal Spine and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine MossRehab, Co-Director

  • Spinal Intervention Society, Member

  • American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Member

  • Medical Informatics Resident Computer Lab Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Co-Director

Locations

Practice

Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Elkins Park60 Township Line Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Practice

Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Moss1200 W Tabor Rd Ste 145 Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

    559 W Germantown Pike
    East Norriton, PA 19403
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

    5501 Old York Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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