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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Skokie, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Plavnik has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

9933 Lawler Ave Ste 545 Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-0470

Dr. Plavnik is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Plavnik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plavnik

3.5

32 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
31%
31%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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marge – Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Cynthia K – Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 04, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Julia – Jul 22, 2023
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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
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Jessica L – May 31, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2023
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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
Jane K – Jul 29, 2022
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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
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Jan 14, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Aug 12, 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
Linda P – Jul 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Yana O. in Buffalo Grove, IL – Mar 19, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rozita in Lake in the Hills, IL – Feb 03, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Katherine in Chicago, IL – Sep 12, 2016
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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Skokie, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Plavnik has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Chicago Medical Center

    Medical School

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
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Dr. Plavnik is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office9933 Lawler Ave Ste 545 Skokie, IL 60077
    1

    Practice

    UK Family Practice SC201 E Strong St Ste 3 Wheeling, IL 60090
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave
      Evanston, IL 60201
      Recipient of 17
      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, 2024)

      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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

      1775 Dempster St
      Park Ridge, IL 60068
      Recipient of 52
      hospital awards

      America's 100 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

      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

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Northwest Community Hospital

      800 W Central Rd
      Arlington Heights, IL 60005
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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