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Dr. Robert Kaplinsky, MD

Dr. Robert Kaplinsky, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Kaplinsky, MD is a urologist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kaplinsky has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal, Urinary Conditions, and Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Presence Resurrection Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (38 reviews)

UroPartners Surgery Center

2750 S River Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018
Telehealth available

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kaplinsky specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Kaplinsky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaplinsky

3.4

38 ratings, 17 with a written review
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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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Barry Knerr – Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Bob – Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Apr 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Alexander – Oct 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan – Sep 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 14, 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
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Victor N. in Buffalo Grove, IL – Jan 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
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Bob Quigley – Jul 30, 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
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Juan Luciano in Chicago, IL – Jun 05, 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
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Kay Storniolo in Park Ridge, IL – Feb 16, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Vladimir Sklovsky in Algonquin, IL – Sep 14, 2017
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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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Park Ridge, IL – Jul 04, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Agora1 in Park Ridge, IL – Jun 15, 2017
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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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Chicago, IL – Jun 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
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Schaumburg, IL – May 24, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
R, Alcalde in Round Lake, IL – Sep 16, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Kaplinsky is a graduate of Williams College and the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed residencies in surgery and urology at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He continued his training as a fellow in urologic...read more
  • Urology

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  • Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center, New York, Ny - Urologic Oncology

    Fellowship Hospital
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo - General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo - Urology

    Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Internship Hospital
  • Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Vermont And State Agricultural College

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

UroPartners Surgery Center

UroPartners Surgery Center2750 S River Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018
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UroPartners - NMUA

UroPartners - Park Ridge350 S Northwest Hwy Ste 106 Park Ridge, IL 60068
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
UroPartners - Resurrection7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 509 Chicago, IL 60631
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 1:00pm
    • Tue: 12:00pm - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    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
  • Presence Resurrection Medical Center

    7435 W Talcott Ave
    Chicago, IL 60631
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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