Dr. Nelson Ploch, MD
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Dr. Nelson Ploch, MD is a urologist in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Ploch has extensive experience in Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, Urinary Conditions, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 87 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (87 reviews)
Locations
Palmetto Adult & Children's Urology
Dr. Ploch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Ploch specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Ploch's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ploch
4.7
87 ratings, 22 with a written review
| 5 star | 92% | 92% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 7% | 7% |
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Absolutely the best !
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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Dec 21, 2023
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Like an old friend
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
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Nov 11, 2022
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Dr. Ploch, as well as his staff are both personable and professional...takes time afterwards for any questions or concerns that I may have....I like that nothing is sugar coated...
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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Jan 13, 2022
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Great staff, great practice, amazing nurses, and of course amazing doctor!
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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Nov 26, 2020
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Have seeing Dr. Poughkeepsie for a couple of years now. He's terrific!
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
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DONALD NORTHROP – Oct 30, 2020
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I would refer to him as the three minute doctor. He takes very little time for his patients and does not concern himself with their opinions. He does not educate them on their health. He just doesn't have time. He literally left me in tears. Your health is not about you but about him. He is very cold and heartless and I have found another doctor that is absolutely amazing. She listens to my problems and help issues and solved them on my first visit. If you're looking for a surgeon he's great, if you're looking for a doctor he is horrible.
What went well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
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Terri Larkins – Aug 21, 2020
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very helpful and professional
he always takes time to explain what is going on with your condition
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
3 others found this helpful
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Ralph Lawson in Summerville , SC – Apr 01, 2019
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As an aging male with typical prostate and other related problems, I sought recommendations for a good urologist. I was introduced to Dr Nelson Ploch more than six years ago. He is up to date on latest developments in the field, carefully explains his diagnoses and treatment options. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Ploch based upon the trust and respect I have developed under his care.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 18, 2018
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His expertise is unmatched, and I am immeasurably glad that I took a leap of faith and put myself in his capable hands. I am grateful to him for his wisdom
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
3 others found this helpful
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NC – Oct 17, 2018
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Dr. Ploch is a extraordinary doctor; he truly cares about his patients. Throughout the course of the treatment, he has been extremely helpful.
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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Aug 29, 2018
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Dr Ploch puts patient care ahead of many other factors - a sorely missed element in today's medical profession. On my last visit we developed a long-term strategy that ensures I will not have to suffer for long if symptoms arise 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
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2018
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If you're reading this, you should choose Dr. Nelson Ploch and his team. He's calm, highly competent and unabashedly raises the bar for all the other doctors you're likely engaged with.
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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Jul 17, 2018
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Dr. Ploch has guided me through the process with care and thoughtfulness. He has been consistently thoughtful and I consider myself lucky to be under his care; his staff is wonderful too.
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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Jan 30, 2018
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I've had surgery done by him with absolutely no negative side effects and plan on keeping him as my urologist as long as he's practicing.
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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Jan 09, 2018
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He was the only doctor (and I went to several) that was able to figure out what was wrong with me and put me on a treatment plan that worked for me. I really don't know what I would have done without him!
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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charleston – Aug 22, 2017
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I've had an enlarged prostate for 15 years and have been under the care of 3 other urologists. Dr Ploch has been the best by far.
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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kristie lawrence – Jun 19, 2017
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I will recommend Dr Ploch to all of my friends who need to see a urologist
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
2 others found this helpful
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Houston, TX – Jan 27, 2017
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Thank God for Dr. Ploch. He's and excellent physician.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Sep 19, 2016
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He is extra careful and concerned about making any procedures as pain free as possible; His office is very pleasant and the staff are all tremendously friendly. Who could ask for anything more?
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
2 others found this helpful
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Omaha, NE – Aug 09, 2016
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He explained every test and procedure. He made sure we were fully informed. His staff was very professional, considerate, pleasant and extremely thorough and competent.
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
2 others found this helpful
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rj wolter in Atlanta, GA – Feb 23, 2016
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- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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