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Dr. Lesley Plotke, MD

Dr. Lesley Plotke, MD

Dermatology*

Dr. Lesley Plotke, MD is a dermatologist in Oakland, CA. Dr. Plotke has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Eden Medical Center.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

3300 Webster St Ste 509 Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 452-2811

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Plotke specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 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. Plotke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plotke

3.6
22 ratings, 12 with a written review
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My exam experience on my first visit
This review is about the worst experience of my life with a physician – by far – and I’m 72, so that’s among lots of doctors. Kindly note that if you see nothing wrong with a male doctor giving a woman a gynecology exam with another man right there watching every detail, totally unconsented - both never having met the patient before, don’t bother to read the rest of this. The start of my experience was parallel, so I don’t want to waste your time.The totality of the evidence and its details point to the same conclusion – deliberate mistreatment. I think Dr. Plotke’s medical science skills are good. Yet she seems to be one of the lower rated area dermatologists. She is even more skilled in destroying trust. If your idea of good medical care is a visit with a skillful veterinarian, do go in. You will be treated like a donkey or billy goat on a farm – no voice, modesty, or feelings. If you want to be treated with respect as a person, stay far away from this travesty of a physician
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert M – Oct 06, 2024
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Jenny Lancaster
Amazing dermatologist
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2023
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An excellent dermatologist
Dr. Plotke is highly skilled, friendly, and available for any questions I have. I have been seeing her for my skin conditions for over a decade and compared to other dermatologists I've seen she does an outstanding job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Bob Byrne – Oct 18, 2022
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Dr. Plotke has handled several issues for me over the past 5 years, along with doing annual checks. I've always found her to be responsive, helpful, and professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Brad – Feb 24, 2022
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I love Dr Plotke. I don’t understand these bad reviews. I’m a medical professional and travel a long ways so she can manage several issues, including psoriasis and frequent squamous cell cancers. Dr Plotke respects my choice to try and manage my psoriasis by diet and an old fashioned Vit D ointment rather than a hodgepodge of steroids that another doc tried that left me sick. She also doesn’t try to push cosmetic products on me as other dermatologists have. On the basis of what matters; competence, responsiveness, and patient satisfaction she is superb.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tl – Sep 28, 2019
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I am trying to schedule an appointment. So far - 8 vmails ove 2 weeks. No call back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2019
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I have been trying to schedule a follow up visit with Dr. Plotke for the last two days. I have called about five times and no live person ever picks up. I have left voice mails that have not been returned. Guess I need to find a new dermatologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2019
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Dr. Plotke is the most thorough and knowledgeable dermatologist I have ever seen. I would highly recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2019
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Not impressed. If you don't have a long ongoing dermatological history, then maybe she's the dr for you. However if you do, she cannot assist you as she seems to only know ONE path & cannot divert or change from that path. She also seems to give advice that she herself does not then follow through on. For ex., she told me that my watery eyes & feeling that I have hairs or stuff in my eyes was a symptom of my form of rosacea, but then when asked to assist, she referred me to an eye dr! Come on
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oakland, CA – Feb 22, 2018
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I tried to reach Dr.Plotke for over 30 minutes, after finally speaking to her, nothing was accomplished except a telephone diagnosis. It seems to me that an office with five doctors could find room for a patient of over 25 years in this office. I do not feel that the Doctor could not find space for her even if sh would have to stay a few minutes after she has seen all of her patients for that day.I would not recommend her to someone else as that office is just to busy,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mario Hyman in Oakland, CA – Jun 13, 2016
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Experienced and professional. I have given Dr. Plotke's name to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Susan Tomidy in Oakland, CA – Jun 01, 2016
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knowledgable, friendly, personable, seems trustworthy, all qualities you want to develop with your doctor! Would see again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Erik S in Emeryville, CA – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lesley Plotke, MD is a dermatologist in Oakland, CA. Dr. Plotke has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Eden Medical Center.

  • Dermatology

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  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School

  • University Of Michigan Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • Macneal Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Jason F Fung MD A Medical Corp.3300 Webster St Ste 509 Oakland, CA 94609
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Practice

Office3511 School St Lafayette, CA 94549
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 8:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 8:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

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

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

    Surgical Care 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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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