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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Skokie, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Plavnik has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

9933 Lawler Ave Ste 545 Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-0470

Dr. Plavnik is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
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  • Good patient ratings
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    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Plavnik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plavnik

3.5
32 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
31%
31%

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She is very friendly, and tries to make the pap test as comfortable as possible, and explains what she does before she does it. She asks if there are any questions, and will answer all questions
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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marge – Feb 14, 2024
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Exceptional care!
I have been a patient of Dr. Plavnik for going on 20 years. She takes the time needed to understand any issues, provides excellent care, and has referred me to specialists as appropriate. I highly recommend Dr. Plavnik for women of all ages.
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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Cynthia K – Jan 20, 2024
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Dr. Plavnik is the best. I am her patient for 15 years. She is friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant person. Appointments are always on time. No long waits. Very nice atmosphere in the office. I always recommendDr. Plavnik to all my friends and relatives.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 04, 2023
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Very good doctor!
I know Dr. Plavnik for30 years. She is very caring and very professional! When Dr. Plavnic finds a problem she will do anything to help.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Julia – Jul 22, 2023
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I have never met a doctor who cares about her patients like Dr. Plavnik. She advocated for me in every situation, took care of all my needs, and helped me through one of the most difficult medical situations of my life. I cannot recommend her enough!
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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Jessica L – May 31, 2023
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The worst doctor and the office, disrespectful, money minded and inconsiderate. My 83 year old mom had an appointment today , when she got to the office medical staff told us that the doctor is on vacation and will call her back with test results, because she couldn't see her. Seriously? Medical office called day before an appointment and ask my mom to come earlier but they didn't even have courtesy to inform her so that she wouldn't travel all the way to let her know that doctor will not be at the appointment. This is so ridiculous and infuriating as the office not informing their patients that doctor is out of country and will not be able to see patients but they call to remind not to be late for the appointment. This sort of people should not be allowed to practice medicine. Stay away from the practitioner and her incompetent office. BTW, I was forced to select a star so I had to pick one, I give them -1 star.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2023
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I had my 2 kids with Dr Plavnik and have been her patient for over 15 years Very knowledgeable and professional
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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Jane K – Jul 29, 2022
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Dr. Plavnik is incredible. She is the most knowledgeable doctor in her field and the most thorough in her diagnosis; who has an investigative mind and will always choose the most appropriate treatment. I have been her patient for a long time but with a recent medical diagnosis, she has helped me a great deal.
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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Jan 14, 2022
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The worst doctor and the office, disrespectful, money minded and inconsiderate. My 75 year old mom had an appointment last week, when she got to the office she was told that the doctor had an emergency thus couldn't see her. Seriously? I understand the emergency but they didn't even have courtesy to call my mother to inform her so that she wouldn't travel all the way to be turned down. However, they gave her an appointment for the following week. During this appointment, once my mother completed all her paper work she was told they don't accept her insurance and turned her away. This is so ridiculous and infuriating as the office had the insurance information from when we called to make the appointment. This sort of people should not be allowed to practice medicine. Stay away from the practitioner and her incompetent office. BTW, I was forced to select a star so I had to pick one, I give them -1 star.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 07, 2019
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Very good! I know Dr. Plavnik for many years. She is very attentive, very caring and she is a good diagnost. When she finds a problem she will help you with recommendations ( if you need different opinion or different specialist) and follow all results at any time of the day. Her office is very clean and staff is very friendly. I would recommend Dr. Plavnik to all my friends and everyone who will ask me for.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Aug 12, 2019
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I am honestly shocked by some of the reviews for this office because I have only had positive experiences with the doctor, nurses I have been seeing Dr. Helen Plavnik for over three years. She has always been cordial and acted appropriately during exams. In fact, I find her to be very friendly and approachable. Dr. Helen Plavnik has always answered my questions and helped me seek appropriate methods of healthcare and gets test results back to patients in a very timely matter Overall, it saddens me that people have had poor experiences here, because I have always been satisfied with the level of care and professionalism.
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
Helpful
Linda P – Jul 27, 2019
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Dr. Helen Plavnik is great! I know I'm not alone but going to doctors makes me nervous. Dr. Plavnik and her staff puts me at ease. They are kind and communicate clearly. Dr. Plavnik spends time with me to answer all my questions and gives me lots of information and choices to consider. Her bedside manner is EXCELLENT. She is personable and competent and I'm so glad I chose her as my 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Yana O. in Buffalo Grove, IL – Mar 19, 2018
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The worst doctor to see for anything! The nurses there are very rude, talk about you in front of you in Russian. Not knowing that you're Russian as well. I went in their to confirm a pregnancy. Helen Plavink confirmed I was pregnant and instructed me to go do a blood test. At the time, the nurse was performing the test, she asked me if the prenatal vitamins I had with me were mine. They were given to me by Helen Plavink. I said, yes because the doctor said I was pregnant. The nurse looks at me a
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
4 others found this helpful
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Rozita in Lake in the Hills, IL – Feb 03, 2018
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This is not a review for the doctor but for the office staff. They were extremely abrupt and rude and not the least bit helpful. Based on this first experience I did not choose to see Dr. Plavnik.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Katherine in Chicago, IL – Sep 12, 2016
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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Skokie, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Plavnik has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Chicago Medical Center

    Medical School

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
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Dr. Plavnik is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office9933 Lawler Ave Ste 545 Skokie, IL 60077
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    Practice

    UK Family Practice SC201 E Strong St Ste 3 Wheeling, IL 60090
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave
      Evanston, IL 60201
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

      1775 Dempster St
      Park Ridge, IL 60068
      Recipient of 52
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Northwest Community Hospital

      800 W Central Rd
      Arlington Heights, IL 60005
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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