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Dr. Charles Plimpton, MD

Dr. Charles Plimpton, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Plimpton, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

515 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 241-1717

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

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Plimpton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plimpton

4.6
32 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
88%
88%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
9%
9%

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Delivered my last 2 babies. Great staff and makes you feel at ease.
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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Cindy D in Avondale, AZ – Jan 24, 2019
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Absolutely love Dr. Plimpton! Very caring and thorough during every visit. If it weren’t for him doing ultrasounds every visit we might not have noticed that my baby stopped growing. He’s the best!
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – Nov 08, 2018
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He delivered my first. Throughout my pregnancy he was fine, nice enough I loved the women in the front. I was overdue about a week and he had me induced because he was going on a vacation. (First bad sign) my first baby so I listened. I went in at SAM dilated at about 4cm, got the meds going. Around 12pm he broke my water and I dilated 5cm they upped my pitocin and my contractions came in so strong that I stayed at a constant for hours no dilation and be refused to give me an epidural. I ended u
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sunnu in Phx – Jan 31, 2018
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He always takes the time to ask questions about my health and answer my questions. He even asks if my husband is getting the tests he needs for his age.
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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Phoenix, AZ – Mar 21, 2017
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Dr. Plimpton is very friendly and thorough. Every time I've been there I've never felt like my appointment was rushed or timed. I've been with his client for 4 years now.
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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Phoenix, AZ – Jan 04, 2017
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He is the best doctor in the word I been knowing him since he deliver my Oldes dather she is 13 now and also my middle child he's 11 and my baby is 9 years old now I am getting a hiserectami done and he is the only doctor I trust he is the best thank you dr plintion
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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teresa moreno in phx az – Dec 12, 2016
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Excellent OBGYN! i've been seeing him for 8 years and not a single complaint!
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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Vera in Phoenix – Jun 23, 2016
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1998 i am the patient Dr Plimpton. three time call answer they receive new patient , 1 after know my insurance co, will call me back, waiting 2 hour call back after insurance co again and no new patient. 3 call from Dignity Heath try to make appointment with another Dr. , The lady very nice after I mention about experience that 2 call, she try to help somehow Dr Plimton office lady going to make appointment for me , and I asking question about some symptom than another lady say no new patient
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Phoenix, AZ – Jun 10, 2016
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Dr. Plimpton delivered my first baby in 1998. He has since delivered 2 of my following children, he will deliver a 3rd in july, and has even delivered my baby's baby. Love him dearly and trust him completely!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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MaryLou Jimenez in Arizona – Feb 06, 2016
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He basically delivered my son and walked out. I never saw him again. I don't know how he has so many good reviews because my experience left a lot to be desired. Being pregnant again I'm thankful I found another doctor because I would never use Dr. Plimpton again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Phoenix AZ – Dec 28, 2015
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Arizona / College Of Education

    Medical School, 1988
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Dr. Plimpton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    C. Steven Plimpton515 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012
    1

    Practice

    HonorHealth Outpatient Surgery Center9250 N 3rd St Ste 1001 Phoenix, AZ 85020
    2
    St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center350 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

      350 W Thomas Rd
      Phoenix, AZ 85013
      Recipient of 11
      hospital 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

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

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

      250 E Dunlap Ave
      Phoenix, AZ 85020

      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

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

    • Abrazo West Campus

      13677 W McDowell Rd
      Goodyear, AZ 85395

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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