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Dr. Scott Plaehn, DO

Gastroenterology
3.9 (7)
Map Pin Small East Lansing, MI
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Scott Plaehn, DO

Dr. Scott Plaehn, DO is a Gastroenterology Specialist in East Lansing, MI. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Mclaren Greater Lansing, Eaton Rapids Medical Center, Sparrow Clinton Hospital and Sparrow Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Plaehn an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Plaehn works at Digestive Health Institute in East Lansing, MI with other offices in Lansing, MI and Eaton Rapids, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Abdominal Pain and Inflammatory Bowel Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Plaehn's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Michigan Gastroenterology Inst
    1650 RAMBLEWOOD DR, East Lansing, MI 48823 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 332-1410
  2. 2
    Pharmacy Plus #3
    2909 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 332-1200
  3. 3
    Eaton Rapids Medical Center
    1500 S Main St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 332-1200
  4. 4
    Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association
    1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 332-1200

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  • Mclaren Greater Lansing
  • Eaton Rapids Medical Center
  • Sparrow Clinton Hospital
  • Sparrow Hospital

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    About Dr. Scott Plaehn, DO

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750339073
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
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    Dr. Scott Plaehn, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Plaehn is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Plaehn has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Plaehn has seen patients for Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Abdominal Pain and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Plaehn on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Plaehn. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Plaehn.

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