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Dr. Otto Placik, MD

Dr. Otto Placik, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Otto Placik, MD is a plastic surgeon in Arlington Heights, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Glenbrook Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Practice

880 W Central Rd Ste 3100 Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Make an Appointment

(847) 398-1660

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Placik is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Placik specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Placik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Placik

4.7

80 ratings, 48 with a written review
5 Star
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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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Patricia Colvin – May 04, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Dawn Pellerin – Jan 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Bella – Jan 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Debora Armah – Jan 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ann Veronica – Jan 06, 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
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Sophia – Jan 06, 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
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Jan 05, 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
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Emma – Jan 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Antoinette Garica – Jun 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Kimberly C Christian – May 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janice Sierra – Jan 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia Poul – Jan 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 05, 2021
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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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Dec 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 09, 2021
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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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Nov 08, 2021
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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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Nov 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Farjana – Sep 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Farjana – Sep 23, 2021
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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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Carol Boehm – Sep 03, 2021
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Otto J. Placik, M.D. a Chicago based board-certified plastic surgeon performs aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, such as breast enlargement augmentation as well as liposuction, laser and endoscopic-assisted lift, tuck and implants of the face, ears,...read more

biography

Dr. Otto Placik is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in downtown Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois. After earning his medical degree from Northwestern University, he completed residencies in general and plastic and reconstructive...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Davis Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Northwestern University

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Associated Plastic Surgeons S.C.880 W Central Rd Ste 3100 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Office845 N Michigan Ave Ste 923E Chicago, IL 60611
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd
    Glenview, IL 60026
    Recipient of 14
    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

  • 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

  • Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

    2233 W Division St
    Chicago, IL 60622
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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