Matthew S Plofsky's Online Review Report Card

He's an introverted and kind of quiet guy but he's very knowledgeable and professional. Surprised to see people rate him so low. It's not deserved and I had one of my better medical experiences with him. I read these and was freaking out and wondering if I had messed up (first time back at a doctor since before Covid) and I can say he answered all my questions and his calm/quiet demeanor was actually comforting.

I am surprised by the negative reviews, which all seem to reflect on Dr. Plofsky's personality (soft skills) rather than medical skills. As a family medicine physician his medical skills are excellent. His ability to identify issues and be spot-on are unsurpassed. We have been flying to see him, and only him, even when we lived abroad and now out of state. I do not waste my time with other family doctors in my plan anymore. This doctor, as a doctor, is the best. Have a cup of coffee and socialize with your neighbor and come to Dr. Plofsky to receive timely diagnosis and treatments.

I realize not every doctor can be warm and fuzzy and that's fine. After all that's what friends are for, right? As long as the doctor knows what he's doing and does it well, that's what matters. Dr Plofsky and I had a lovely visit for my physical, I wasn't expecting hugs, I was expecting a doctor visit, brief, to the point. I realize everyone expects/needs something different, but 1 star because he isn't warm and fuzzy is just plain silly. End note- when my mom had her brain surgery, the chief neurosurgeon at evanston hospital came to talk to us with his pants zipper open. So he doesn't sweat the small stuff-who cares. He put my mom back together and that's what matters!

He had a preformed opinion. Started at the computer screen and avoided detailed discussions.

As a healthcare provider and patient I found Dr. Plofsky to be thorough and accurate in his assessment, which primarily is what I would be looking for in a physician. My wife is also a patient and, as a nurse, has a sharp eye for incompetence or providers who make her uncomfortable...neither of which is the case.

He shouldn't be a doctor . He has no empathy ,sympathy or feelings whatsoever. I went there for my physical for the first time and had a horrible experience . He acts so robotic , didn't knock when came back after instructing me to change. He wasn't talking much interest in me .. wasn't concerned about my problems muchI thought he might be like that and it it's ok but as soon as he returned to his room. He was so cheerful and I heard him say "so let's continue " (his conversation with other doctors ).Really bad experience.And I really feel bad writing this , but it is the truth .Doctors should be more careful and emphatic with each and every patient considering that we pay a lot of money for every visit..I get it they see a lot of patients everyday so it might get boring for them but isn't it there job to not feel bored and have compassion and care for their patients.

Abrupt and dismissive. Every visit with him ends in new drugs being prescribed for conditions which can be corrected through exercise and diet. Can't recommend. Had to quit seeing him. I'm not unreasonable and don't want to die tomorrow, but piling on medications isn't always the best solution to cure or correct health problems.

Spent little time, did not make eye contact. Did not feel like he listened.

Very personal and helpful. Great Doctor. Office is very professional and organized. Blood testing done onsite.

Horriable dr, very short. Made me feel very uncomfortable didn’t seem to concerned with my issues.