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Dr. George Plitas, MD

Dr. George Plitas, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. George Plitas, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 5 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

300 E 66th St New York, NY 10065

Make an Appointment

(646) 888-4587

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Plitas specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Plitas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plitas

5.0

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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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Susan Schachter – Feb 18, 2025
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Sandra Madrid – Jun 16, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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May 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 02, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Norma in NYC, NY – Jun 20, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Vernetta Chambers in Bronx, NY – Mar 21, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Westbury, NY – Feb 01, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Plitas, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Memorial Hospital Opd at 66TH St300 E 66th St New York, NY 10065
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Practice

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1275 York Ave New York, NY 10065
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave
    New York, NY 10065

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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