Dr. Melissa Plessner, DO

We were in Memorial Hermann and Dr. Plessner treated another Physician (the patient) as a drug seeker. We were there for Mast cell related issues and Anaphylaxis. Sarah, a highly trained foot and ankle surgeon has a heart condition and had received 3 rounds of epi which always causes severe chest pain. She asked for pain med and Plessner said she would take care of her pain. When the nurse came in she told us that Plessner said she didn't feel like she needed anything for pain. I watched Sarah suffer for several hours and finally late in the day they prescribed a lidocaine patch for heart pain???? Soon after the patch she had a severe allergic reaction to the patch. The rash was spreading even after removing the patch and clearing the site with soap and water. Plessner refused to even order Benadryl for the allergic reaction. I am blown away by how Sarah was treated by this doctor. I hate to be judgmental and maybe she is a good doctor but she blew this one. I am extremely… disappointed with this lady and if we ever have to come here again we will refuse to allow her to treat one of my loved ones. Gabe Vaughan

Dr Plessner is professional and polite, listens and shares information