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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 51
Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD
3.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Skokie, IL.
Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD
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Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 51
Skokie, IL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Skokie, IL.

About

Dr. Plavnik graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Skokie, IL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Plavnik currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital. Dr. Plavnik has experience treating conditions like Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse, Vaginal Prolapse, Menstrual Disorders, Excessive Menstrual Bleeding, Uterine Prolapse, Uterine Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginitis or Vaginosis, Acute Vaginitis, Ovarian Cysts, Atrophic Vaginitis, Acute Cervicitis, Cervicitis, Dysmenorrhea, Pap Smear Abnormalities, HPV (Human Papillomavirus), Mastodynia, Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders, Perimenopause, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Ovarian Cancer, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Genital Herpes, Osteoporosis, Cervical Polyps, Herpes Simplex Infection, Psychosexual Dysfunction and Sexual Desire Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Plavnik received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Plavnik's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Plavnik also speaks Russian. Dr. Plavnik is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Menstrual Disorders
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Menstrual Disorders
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Uterine Prolapse
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Acute Vaginitis
Ovarian Cysts
Atrophic Vaginitis
Acute Cervicitis
Cervicitis
Dysmenorrhea
Pap Smear Abnormalities
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Perimenopause
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Ovarian Cancer
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Colposcopy
Genital Herpes
Osteoporosis
Cervical Polyps
Herpes Simplex Infection
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Sexual Desire Disorders
Hysteroscopy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hypertension
Hysterectomy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Birth Control
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Nipple Discharge
Osteopenia
Amenorrhea
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Female Infertility
Cervical Cancer
Sexual Disorders
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Pregnancy Ultrasound
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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Abscess
Breech Position
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Vaginitis
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
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Female Infertility due to Uterine Disorder
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Galactorrhea
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Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
High Risk Pregnancy
Imperforate Hymen
Menstrual Migraine
Nausea
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Ovarian Pregnancy
Pelvic Abscess
Placenta Previa
Salpingitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Symptomatic Menopause
Trichomoniasis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginal Cancer
Varicose Veins Genital
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Vulvodynia
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endometrial Ablation
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
In Vitro Fertilization
Infertility Evaluation
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginosis Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9933 Lawler Ave Ste 545, Skokie, IL 60077
  2. 2 UK Family Practice SC
    201 E Strong St Ste 3, Wheeling, IL 60090

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May 30, 2023
I have never met a doctor who cares about her patients like Dr. Plavnik. She advocated for me in every situation, took care of all my needs, and helped me through one of the most difficult medical situations of my life. I cannot recommend her enough!
Jessica L — May 30, 2023
Jul 28, 2022
I had my 2 kids with Dr Plavnik and have been her patient for over 15 years Very knowledgeable and professional
Jane K — Jul 28, 2022
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Languages Spoken
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Plavnik's profile.

Dr. Plavnik frequently treats the following conditions: Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse, Vaginal Prolapse, Menstrual Disorders, Excessive Menstrual Bleeding, Uterine Prolapse, Uterine Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginitis or Vaginosis, Acute Vaginitis, Ovarian Cysts, Atrophic Vaginitis, Acute Cervicitis, Cervicitis, Dysmenorrhea, Pap Smear Abnormalities, HPV (Human Papillomavirus), Mastodynia, Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders, Perimenopause, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Ovarian Cancer, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Genital Herpes, Osteoporosis, Cervical Polyps, Herpes Simplex Infection, Psychosexual Dysfunction and Sexual Desire Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Helen Plavnik, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

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