Summary

Dr. Sidney Plawes specializes in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center. With 43 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Plawes brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish and Russian.

Dr. Plawes practices at several locations throughout Brooklyn and New York, including Brookdale University Hospital And Medical Center, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, and Maimonides Medical Center. He also has an affiliation with Blythedale Children's Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and prediabetes. Dr. Plawes performs comprehensive blood counts, lipid panels, and cholesterol screenings to help monitor and manage his patients' cardiovascular health. Patients rate him 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.9
  • 43 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sidney Plawes has 4 locations

Brookdale University Hospital And Medical Center

1 Brookdale PlzBrooklyn, NY 11212

Mount Sinai West

1000 10th AveNew York, NY 10019

Mount Sinai Brooklyn

3201 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11234

Maimonides Medical Center

4802 10th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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3.9 
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43 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks Spanish, English
Brooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sidney Plawes

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - HMO
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sidney Plawes has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sidney Plawes has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Sidney Plawes speak?
Dr. Sidney Plawes speaks Spanish and Russian.
Does Dr. Sidney Plawes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sidney Plawes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Sidney Plawes's office located?
Dr. Sidney Plawes's office is located at 1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY, 11212.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sidney Plawes affiliated with?
Dr. Sidney Plawes is affiliated with Blythedale Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. Sidney Plawes accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sidney Plawes accepts on their Vitals profile.

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