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Dr. Scott Plotkin, MD

Neurology*
4.2 (8)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Plotkin, MD

Dr. Scott Plotkin, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Neurology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Plotkin, completed a residency at Mgh/Brigham and Women's. Patients rated Dr. Plotkin an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Plotkin works at Practice in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Brain Cancer, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Benign Neoplasm of Brain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Plotkin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-8770
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    55 Fruit St # F, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-5130

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cranial Nerve Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Pain
Epilepsy
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Hypothalamus Cancer
Migraine
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Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Adult Failure to Thrive
Aneurysm
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Asperger's Syndrome
Ataxia
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Hemispacial Neglect
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Malignant Schwannoma
Meningitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schwannomatosis
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
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    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1699749390
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mgh/Brigham and Women's
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
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    Dr. Scott Plotkin, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Plotkin is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Plotkin has seen patients for Brain Cancer, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Benign Neoplasm of Brain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Plotkin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Plotkin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Plotkin.

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