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Dr. Steven Plaxe, MD

Dr. Steven Plaxe, MD

Gynecologic Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Plaxe, MD is a gynecologist oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eisenhower Medical Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
Telehealth available
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Dr. Plaxe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plaxe

3.2
13 ratings, 10 with a written review
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The greatest and most caring physician on the planet! Helped me through the most difficult time of my life! Took care of my wife from 1996 until 1997 when she passed. I have never met a Dr. who cared more about his patients and their family. Thank you Dr. Plaxe.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Pollard – Sep 10, 2020
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Awful, just awful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2019
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I came at UCSD from excellent GW Hospital because of Dr. Steven Charles Plaxe reputation. Excellent doctor! He serves his patients with his high quality knowledge and experience! I won’t be the person who I am know fighting cancer with knowledge and high spirit. I am not afraid because I trust Dr. Plaxe. Thank you Dr. Plaxe and all his team for endless hours spent to save human lives.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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May 02, 2018
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Awful doctor. Just awful.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2018
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Amazing Doctor! From the start he explained what I had and exactly what I needed (surgery). He is the best!
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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San Diego – Dec 04, 2017
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I'm shocked by reading the other reviews. He was a bit blunt with the answers to my questions at my first consultation but working in the medical field I find that most good surgeons do not always have the best bedside manner. All his answers were confirmed with another surgeon at a second opinion so I went forward with him as my surgeon. I could not have been happier. He continues to prove to be a good doctor for me and his staff in the desert as well as in La Jolla are all fantastic!
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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Stacie in La Quinta, CA – Jun 22, 2017
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I can not believe this guy still has a medial license.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Dearborn, MI – Oct 12, 2016
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To the People who wrote those terrible reviews about dr. Plaxe I would not be alive today if it was not for dr. Plaxe I would not be alive today if it was not for dr. Plaxe he is a wonderful 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Menifee, CA – Jul 22, 2016
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Dr. Plaxe is untrustworthy and the worst doctor I have ever been to. He is pompous beyond belief. He doesn't care for his patients. I wouldn't recommend him to my worst enemy. He caused my healthy daughter to become quite ill and caused our family hardship and heartache. Fortunately a team of competent doctors was able to save her but no thanks to Dr. Plaxe. I don't know where he got his high ratings.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Elen R in Irvine, CA – Jan 21, 2016
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He was the worst doctor I have ever seen. I was mis-diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer, LMS. I found out by googling my pathology results. He did nothing to help me. As a matter of fact, I recorded him saying it wasn't his job.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
12 others found this helpful
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Sue B in San Diego, CA – Jan 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Plaxe is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and of the American College of Surgeons. He is Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Committee of the Gynecologic...read more

  • Gynecologic Oncology

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • City University Of New York School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

UCSD Heath Care3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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Practice

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
2

Practice

Eisenhower Health39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
3
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