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

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Dr. Karen Plymel is a medical doctor specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, with additional expertise in integrative medicine, nutrition, bariatric surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and public health and general preventive medicine. She attended Ross University for medical school and completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in 2016. With 22 years of medical experience, Dr. Plymel brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She speaks English fluently.

Dr. Plymel practices at Elevate Health in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and maintains hospital privileges at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital. She focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, anemia, and prediabetes. Her clinical expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests, complete blood counts, and thyroxine testing. Patients have rated Dr. Plymel 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for her care.

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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
6 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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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.

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!!!!

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!

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!

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!

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!

April 10th, 2013

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

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.

November 10th, 2010

Elevate Health

Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

Tel: (734) 489-9226

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Dr. Karen Lynn Plymel, MD, ABOIM, ABAARM, FACOG	Dr. Marina E. Movshovich, MD	Dr. Adriana P. Kuker, MD	Dr. Michele Yeung, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (39 Ratings)	4 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
22 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English	Speaks Spanish	Speaks English
Grosse Pointe , MI	Brooklyn , NY	Eastchester , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Ross University	Med School: First Moscow State Medical University Named After I M Sechenov	Med School: New York University School Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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University of Arizona — Integrative Medicine2016

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Ross UniversityGraduated in 2004

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