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Dr. Walter Plasencia is an internal medicine physician who brings over four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Montemorelos Escuela De Medicina and completed his residency training at the University Of Health Sciences Center. With 44 years in medicine, Dr. Plasencia has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive adult healthcare. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Plasencia practices at Medped Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Swedish Hospital. His clinical focus includes managing hearing-related conditions, from general hearing loss to more specific cases involving children and sensorineural hearing issues. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts, A1c testing for diabetes monitoring, and abdominal ultrasounds to evaluate internal organs.
Dr. Plasencia practices at Medped Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Swedish Hospital. His clinical focus includes managing hearing-related conditions, from general hearing loss to more specific cases involving children and sensorineural hearing issues. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts, A1c testing for diabetes monitoring, and abdominal ultrasounds to evaluate internal organs.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 44 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Health Sciences Center
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Medped Medical Center
5939 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60639 Tel: (773) 637-1600
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 44 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Chicago , IL | Harwood Heights , IL | Rolling Meadows , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Universidad De Montemorelos Escuela De Medicina | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia
Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Health Sciences Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad De Montemorelos Escuela De Medicina in 1982.
NPI Number
Dr. Plasencia's NPI number is 1497715908.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Walter Plasencia affiliated with?
- Dr. Walter Plasencia is affiliated with Swedish Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Walter Plasencia's office located?
- Dr. Walter Plasencia's office is located at 5939 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, 60639.
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