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Dr. Michael Plautz, MD

Dr. Michael Plautz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Plautz, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Fishersville, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Augusta Health. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

70 Medical Center Cir Ste 302 Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-7010

Dr. Plautz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Plautz specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Plautz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plautz

4.1

15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
20%
20%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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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Apr 16, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Reggie horton – Jan 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 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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Feb 22, 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Alicia Harlow in Port Republic, VA – Jul 15, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Plautz, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Fishersville, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Augusta Health. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Of Virginia

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Plautz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office70 Medical Center Cir Ste 302 Fishersville, VA 22939
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Augusta Health

      78 Medical Center Dr
      Fishersville, VA 22939
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

      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

      View all awards

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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