Dr. Karen L. Plymel, MD, ABOIM, ABAARM, FACOG | Grosse Pointe, MI | Endocrinologist

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Dr. Karen Plymel treats menopause, high cholesterol in children and teens, and hot flashes, and is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital. She practices endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, integrative medicine, nutrition, bariatric surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and public health and general preventive medicine, and has 22 years of experience. She also performs thyroid hormone tests and autoimmune disease tests.

She completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in 2016 and attended Ross University School of Medicine. She sees patients in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Plymel 4.54 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.5

39 Ratings
22 years of experience
43 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Arizona — Integrative Medicine
9 written reviews
6 specialties
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.5

39 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Dr. Plymel is by far the best doctor I've ever had. She goes above and beyond for her patients. She is very humble and shows interest in her patient's concerns. She takes the time to really listen to you, asks all the right questions, and her diagnoses are spot on. I'm so thankful that she delivered my son.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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May 22nd, 2018

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My sister recently had a C-section. Dr. Plymel was not the scheduled surgeon, but because of hospital error in scheduling, she ended up performing the surgery. THANK GOD! We had a family situation happening with my nephew at the time and besides being just so AWESOME IN GENERAL, she suggested cord blood collection - inter-operatively - in case it could aid my nephews recovery in future. She is friendly, smart and compassionate. I am switching to her immediately, along with my mother! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 21st, 2017

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I wasn't her patient but when I had too many complications while delivering my boy at Beaumont hospital, the midwife in charge called her to save the situation and she did!!!! Thanks to God and to Dr. Karen I delivered naturally my son who was in a Left Occiput anterior Position!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 18th, 2017

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Rude.

March 14th, 2016

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Dr. Plymel is an outstanding physician! She cares about her patients and what she does. Her ability and knowledge in her field is next to none! I had wonderful expirience having my daughter by c-section thanks to Dr. Plymel! I'm so grateful to have found such a great doctor!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 15th, 2016

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She is rude, and doesn't spend time with you. Doesn't offer advice on any issue you are having with your pregnancy. She has a non caring attitude. I would switch Dr.s but I'm too far along in my pregnancy. Very disappointed!

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

January 9th, 2015

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Dr Plymel took care of me during my pregnancy, and she also delivered my baby. She is very knowledgeable, and shows her patients that she truly cares. She takes her time with her patients to explain what is going on and to help them understand their condition. I could never say enough good things about Dr Plymel she is an amazing Doctor!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 10th, 2013

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I could not say enough good things about Dr. Plymel.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 10th, 2010

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The doctor is good except that I feel rushed during my most of the visits. She does take time answering the questions but again it would be nice if she can ask at the end of the visit if there are more questions. Some of the times waiting is longer but mostly thats not an issue. Also, if she can talk little slowly it will help patients like me to understand and process the information better. Other than this no issues. She is a great doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 10th, 2010

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Dr. Karen Lynn Plymel, MD, ABOIM, ABAARM, FACOG	Dr. Ileana Vargas, MD	Dr. Robert Jeffrey Silver, MD	Dr. Rachelle G. Gandica, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (39 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.2 (10 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)
22 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Grosse Pointe , MI	New York , NY	Brooklyn , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Ross University	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Bariatric Surgery
Functional Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Nutrition
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Arizona — Integrative Medicine in 2016.

Medical School

Graduated from Ross University in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Plymel, MD, ABOIM, ABAARM, FACOG's NPI number is 1134339518.

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