Physician Group:
UT Health East Texas Physicians
Practices At:
700 Olympic Plaza
Ste. 904
Tyler, TX 75701
Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - noon
George Plotkin, PhD, MD, treats a wide range of neurological disorders at the UT Health East Texas Neurological Institute. He is renowned for his expertise in the field of movement disorders and deep brain stimulation therapy.
Patients from around the world seek him out for a diagnosis, advanced treatments and individualized care. "We want to know where our patients come from, what their interests are and what they do. After all, they are people first and patients second."
Dr. Plotkin is employed as a clinical faculty physician at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.
Board Certifications:
Electrodiagnostic Physician, Board Certification
Education:
Neurology Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Internal Medicine Internship: Boston City Hospital, Boston University School of Medicine, MA
Doctor of Medicine: Boston University School of Medicine, MA
Doctor of Philosophy: Physiological Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge
Master of Science: Biology, MIT, Cambridge
Bachelor of Science: MIT, Cambridge
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Diplomate
American Academy of Neurology, Member
The Joint Commission Patient’s Choice Award, Repeat Recipient
Best Doctors in America, Selected by Peers
Texas Super Doctors, Selected by Peers
Boston University School of Medicine, Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Chester Keefer Prize in Internal Medicine, Boston City Hospital, Award
Hewlett-Packard Medicine Prize
American Parkinson Disease Association • Johnson & Johnson, Fellow
Featured Reviews
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03/25/2024
It’s been over 15 years since I last saw Dr. Plotkin but the man literally changed my life. I was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome and saw several different doctors in the Houston area before being told about Dr. Plotkin in my own backyard. He is very compassionate and skilled at what he does. He worked to find the right combination of medicine to help me with my daily struggle. I was heading down a steep and narrow road of depression that led to suicide before meeting Dr. Plotkin.
— Joseph Harrison
02/11/2024
Trust is the first word that comes to mind when I think about Dr. Plotkin. He is so knowledgeable and so good to explain everything that he just makes you feel comfortable and know that you’re in good hands. He and his staff are very professional. They always greet you. They’re just kind people, but they know their job and they do it well.
— Vickie Griffin
10/17/2023
Extremely knowledgable, great patient manners and interaction, and answers all questions you have. Movement Disorder Specialist are difficult to find, and Dr. Plotkin is among the best.
— Cristiane Hendrickson
10/06/2023
I've never had such a caring doctor.
— Cyndy Nesbit
10/03/2023
If it wasn't for Dr Plotkin knowing what was wrong,I may not be here. He knew I had a problem with my spinal cord. He got me in and verified what was wrong. He knew who could do the surgery and fix it. Compression fracture of C3 and C4. Dr Nalbach was the surgeon. Had surgery and fixed it.
— Jan Janes
09/19/2023
I am very impressed with Dr. Plotkin. Great sense of humor. I can tell when I need to adjust my meds. I don’t wait 3 months to ask. I make adjustments and then we go over the changes and sometimes he tweaks if needed. Im a self advocate for my care. I like to be able to ask him about things I’ve read to see his reaction if it’s something bogus for PD. He grins and tells me what he believes. So easy to talk to. He is definitely incredibly intelligent but explains things so I can understand. I feel very fortunate that I was able to get in to see him and continue to be one of his many patients. I have the best team to help me with my PD. Dr. Plotkin, Dr. Thomas Buzbee, Dr. Tanner Hays, chiropractor and my trainer, David Fennel.
— Leslie Hays