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Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a gastroenterologist in Wellesley Hills, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pleskow has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

175 Worcester St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pleskow is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Pleskow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pleskow

4.1

16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
13%
13%

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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen LaBlue – Jan 07, 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
1 person found this helpful
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I trust him. – Sep 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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2fortheroad2 in Lowell, MA – Nov 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a gastroenterologist in Wellesley Hills, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pleskow has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Pleskow is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office175 Worcester St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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    Practice

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Ave
      Boston, MA 02215
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

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

      3% higher than the national average

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    • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton

      199 Reedsdale Rd
      Milton, MA 02186

      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

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham

      148 Chestnut St
      Needham, MA 02492

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

      86%
      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

      2% lower than the national average

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