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Dr. Rita Plemmons, MD

Dr. Rita Plemmons, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Rita Plemmons, MD is a family medicine physician in Johnson City, TN. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

316 Marketplace Blvd Ste 20 Johnson City, TN 37604

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Plemmons specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • 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
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Plemmons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plemmons

3.6
26 ratings, 14 with a written review
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1 star
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Dr. Plemmons is fantastic!
Dr. Plemmons is fantastic, knowledgeable, personable, empathetic and caring.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 19, 2024
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I would give her minus stars if I could
I would have to remind her of my condition(s) at every visit. She seemed mostly unconcerned. Once she messed up my medicine dosage and another time prescribed a medication very detrimental to my condition. She swore it was safe. I could have died. Worst doctor ever!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 19, 2023
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Great doctor
She is very attentive
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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Jul 06, 2023
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Understanding, knowledge, kind
Dr. Plemmons has provided top notch care for me for approximately 20 years. She always listens thoroughly and I feel I’m involved in my treatment.
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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Donna Rowland – Apr 11, 2023
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On a scale of 0 to 10, I give Ms Plemmons a negative 10. Lazy and non proactive. If she spent the same energy trying to do her job that she expends to do as little as possible that would be an improvement. Worst experience I ever had with a physician..
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2021
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I would 1000% recommend Dr. Plemmons to anyone. I needed an MD having only seen an NP at this same practice in the past and knowing it was time to step it up a bit as I have aged (yikers) and have been having some health issues and needed more knowledgeable and thorough help. It was my first visit with Dr. Plemmons and I had a long list of things to cover so she was fully aware of my medical history and the problems I had been experiencing. What a patient Doctor with the kindest bedside manner ever!!! She intently listened to my every word, sometimes I have too many, but she showed empathy, kindness, and concern for my concerns. ALL of the staff were kind, one even got me laughing, just what you need when you are a bit stressed and worried about what is going on with your bod. I left feeling that my every worry had been covered, I was given the time I needed and then some, and was assured that I would be referred to specialists that I needed to see. I'd love to give more than 5 Stars.
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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Melissa M – Jul 16, 2021
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Always great!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tom s. – Dec 01, 2019
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How can you leave a doctor with no stars??? I sent this doctor two emails that my condition had been getting progressively worse, she never did any follow up or prescribed medication. Her emails gave me inaccurate information resulting in a serious medical situation. NEVER AGAIN WILL I SEE THIS PERSON. Needs to return to school for updated medical education.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2019
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As an RN myself, I would not recommend this practice! My mother was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs at Urgent care and failed to improved, despite treatment. Upon calling Dr. Plemmons office, my mother was instructed to continue with prescribed medication and to return to the office in 10 days. Meanwhile, my mother continued to fail, began projectile vomiting, became short of breath and continued to fail in health. I instructed her to seek immediate medical attention at the ER. Dr. Plemmons, shame on you and your staff, to jeopardize the health of one of your patients with not wanting her to follow up sooner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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I would not recommend this doctors office. They did my blood work about fell over because my A1C was so high . Last yr They said it was good no problem I asked to see last yrs. It was the same. Her excuse was it got slipped under they have so many patients. NO EXCUSE!!! I could have been treated then.I would not take my Dog to these people.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2018
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I've been seeing Dr. Plemmons for about 15 years and she is simply an amazing doctor and person. I know that she has my best interest in mind and genuinely cares about me. I trust her fully.
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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Johnson City – Dec 06, 2017
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Caring doctor, accessible, friendly staff and always prompt and professional. She's been my GP for several years and I feel very lucky to have found a doctor who cares and I trust.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Amy in Johnson City, TN – Jan 24, 2017
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Professional and competent. What more could a patient want? Staff is friendly.
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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Tim D in Jonesborough, TN – Jan 10, 2017
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The support staff is blatantly rude. I was hung up on and had my phone calls ignored only because I asked about a prior authorization that was in progress. The doctor herself is competent, but uninterested and not at all vested in patient well-being. I have never been less please with healthcare of any kind.
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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John Doe in Elizabethton, TN – Oct 25, 2016
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Dr. Rita Plemmons, MD is a family medicine physician in Johnson City, TN. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Mountain Area Health Education Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office316 Marketplace Blvd Ste 20 Johnson City, TN 37604
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Practice

Office378 Marketplace Blvd Johnson City, TN 37604
2
Bhma Family Medicine Internal Medicine701 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 401 Johnson City, TN 37604
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Unavail105 W Stone Dr Ste 6A Kingsport, TN 37660
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Unicoi County Hospital

    2030 Temple Hill Rd
    Erwin, TN 37650

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital

    300 Med Tech Pkwy
    Johnson City, TN 37604

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd
    Kingsport, TN 37660
    Recipient of 6
    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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