Search

See All Gastroenterologists in Boston, MA

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD
4.1 (16 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD
4.1 (16 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Boston, MA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982 and completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University.They currently practice at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth. Dr. Pleskow has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pleskow received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pleskow is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Compare with other Gastroenterology Specialists

Compare Dr. Pleskow with our nearby Gastroenterology Specialists at Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
These providers are on the medical staff of Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
These providers are on the medical staff of Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Gallstones
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
  • View other providers who treat Ascites
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
  • View other providers who treat Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Abscess
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
  • View other providers who treat pH Probe
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Blue Select HMO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 BIDMC Endoscopy - East Campus
    330 Brookline Ave Bldg 4, Boston, MA 02215
  2. 2 Wegmans Food Markets Inc.
    200 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  3. 3 Harvard University
    110 Francis St, Boston, MA 02215
  4. 4 Office
    175 Worcester St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pleskow
4.1
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Pleskow?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Sep 06, 2022
Very good. Only complaint was that he came to my bedside, after an endoscopic procedure, to explain what he saw - and I was still somewhat under the influence of the anesthesia and it was hard to understand and remember all that he said.
I trust him. — Sep 06, 2022
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Pleskow to family and friends

Dr. Pleskow's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Pleskow

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Pleskow, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
Find provider online now
Call now to make an appointment
(617) 754-8888

About Me

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Case Western Reserve University
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Pleskow communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow offer an online patient portal?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow have free onsite parking?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Pleskow offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Pleskow accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pleskow's profile.

Dr. Pleskow frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut St, Needham, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth

    275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA