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Ronald D. Plotnik, M.D., M.B.A.
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Tobey Village Office Park
160 Office Parkway
Pittsford, NY 14534
Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Dr. Plotnik joined the faculty at the University of Rochester Medical Center in 1991 as an assistant professor and also serves as the associate medical director of the Rochester Eye and Human Parts Bank. He earned highest distinctions at the University of Michigan, where he received his Bachelor of Science and medical degree. After completing an ophthalmology residency and serving as chief resident at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he received further training through a cornea and external disease fellowship at the University of California-Davis.
Dr. Plotnik is actively affiliated with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Eye Bank Association of America, and the Rochester Ophthalmic Society. He sees patients at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute offices located at 210 Crittenden Boulevard.
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Corneal and External Diseases, University of CA Davis Medical Center-Cardiology GME. 1990 - 1991
Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. 1987 - 1990
Education
MD | University of Michigan Medical School. 1986
Publications
Journal Articles
Kalsow CM, Ching SS, Plotnik RD
Ocular immunology and inflammation.. 2017 December 25 (6):878-883. Epub 08/11/2016.
McLaren DP, Jones R, Plotnik R, Zareba W, McIntosh S, Alexis J, Chen L, Block R, Lowenstein C, Kutyifa V
Cardiology journal.. 2016 23 (2):155-62. Epub 01/18/2016.
Ramchandran RS, Diloreto DA, Chung MM, Kleinman DM, Plotnik RP, Graman P, Aquavella JV
Ophthalmology.. 2012 April 119 (4):674-81. Epub 01/23/2012.
Khong AM, Mannis MJ, Plotnik RD, Johnson CA
American journal of ophthalmology.. 1993 February 15115 (2):209-15. Epub 1900 01 01.
Mannis MJ, Lightman J, Plotnik RD
Cornea.. 1992 July 11 (4):351-4. Epub 1900 01 01.
Schwab IR, Plotnik RD, Mannis MJ
Archives of ophthalmology.. 1992 February 110 (2):171. Epub 1900 01 01.
Barondes MJ, Sponsel WE, Stevens TS, Plotnik RD
American journal of ophthalmology.. 1991 October 15112 (4):460-1. Epub 1900 01 01.
Mannis MJ, Plotnik RD, Schwab IR, Newton RD
American journal of ophthalmology.. 1991 April 15111 (4):480-4. Epub 1900 01 01.
Plotnik RD, Mannis MJ, Schwab IR
International ophthalmology clinics.. 1991 31 (2):35-52. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Current Ocular Therapy, Fifth Edition (1998)
Chapter: Papilloma
Authors: Plotnik, RD
Publisher: W. B. Saunders Co, Orlando, FL 1998
Eye and Skin Disease (1997)
Chapter: Molluscum Contagiosum and Papillomas
Authors: Plotnik RD, Brown M
Publisher: Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, PA 1997
Primary Care for Women (1997)
Chapter: Red Eye
Authors: Plotnik, RD; Sterns GK
Publisher: Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, PA 1997
Primary Care for Women (1997)
Chapter: Corneal Diseases and Contact Lenses
Authors: Plotnik RD, Sterns GK
Publisher: Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, PA 1997
Cornea (1997)
Chapter: Filamentary Keratitis
Authors: Fakadej AF, Plotnik RD
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Anatomy of the Glove and Orbit
Authors: Plotnik RD, Nguyen T
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Cataracts
Authors: Plotnik Rd, Ramasamy S
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Conjunctivitis
Authors: Plotnik RD
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Plotnik RD, Amin A
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Eyelid and Lacrimal System Pathology
Authors: Plotnik RD, Frank J
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Glaucoma
Authors: Plotnik RD, Huang M
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
USMLE Step 3 Reviews--Specialty Clinical Sciences (1997)
Chapter: Hypertensive Retinopathy
Authors: Plotnik RD, Amin A
Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1997
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
This Dr is knowledgeable, understands the problem I face. And has treatment options.
Sep 30, 2024
This doctor includes, understands and is kind and cares. IiDoctor expressed sincere sorrow for delays. I said, I would want your care if I had an emergency, so how could I be upset that someone needed help.
Sep 15, 2024
Dr. Plotnik I believe is the primary reason for my continued good vision despite my many vision challenges.
Aug 19, 2024
Absolutely love Dr. Plotnik!!!
Aug 13, 2024
Dr Plotnik is my favorite doctor and I have more than 10.
Aug 11, 2024
My doctor and I always talk about my care and my doctor is always asking me for my opinion about what we should do medication wise.
Aug 07, 2024
Very competent
Jul 26, 2024
I have had Dr. Plotnik as an opthomogist for almost 30 years since I sought him out for an eye problem that I disagreed with [...]. Needless to say I have never regretted my decision; he is an excellent physician as well as being very personable to his patients and staff.
Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Plotnik goes above and beyond. He's more thorough than any physician I've ever been to. Explains things in a way so that you understand them. Gives an impression that he actually cares about improving your medical condition.
Jun 23, 2024
He's wonderful alsovery caring and caring about my issue
Jun 18, 2024
Again Excellent!!!
Jun 15, 2024
Will highly recommend!!
May 23, 2024
Dr Plotnik is awesome. Thorough and personable.
May 14, 2024
Dr. Plotnik is a trusted advisor who I have recommended to several friends.
May 07, 2024
I would recommend Dr. Plotnik to anyone I believed needed his level of care without hesitation. I feel very fortunate to have him on my medical team.
May 04, 2024
Dr. Plotnik in my opinion because of his knowledge and skill over the years has provided me with the ability to see. I truly believe this.How much more could a person like me with my visual problems ask of their doctor.
Apr 21, 2024
Extremely knowledgable of my condition, discussed short term and long term medical issues, superb listener and communicator .
Apr 19, 2024
Dr Plotnik. Is excellent .. I trust my eye health to him without reservation!
Apr 17, 2024
Dr Plotnik is the best! I have seen him since he was a first year doctor. He is caring and concerned and friendly. As a diabetic and concerned with eye health, he has always cared for my health, and I attribute my good eye health to his care and demeanor. So lucky to know this wonderful man.
Mar 18, 2024
I love Dr. Plotnik
Mar 18, 2024
Always patient and thorough
Mar 11, 2024
Dr Plotnik is The most wonderful Doctor! He is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, kind and caring. I am so fortunate to have him taking care of my eyes. He treats me with respect and I am extremely GRATEFUL for his expertise and knowledge. I always rave about him to my family and friends.Thank you Dr Plotnick for always taking such wonderful care of me!!!
Mar 07, 2024
Good listener. Validates & empathizes w/frustration to deal w/my problem.
Feb 23, 2024
I had no problems visiting this outpatient clinic.
Feb 15, 2024
I apprecite the Dr. Very much
Jan 01, 2024
Good experience
Dec 20, 2023
Dr. Plotnik is the best!!
Dec 12, 2023
Have been seeing Dr. Plotnik for years. He has always been very caring, answers all my concerns never rushing or short on counsel or time.
Nov 21, 2023
Excellent care provided by Dr. Plotnik
Oct 31, 2023
He is an excellent doctor
Oct 15, 2023
I love seeing Dr. Plotnik at my appts. He makes me feel very comfortable as patient. He's a great doctor.
Sep 13, 2023
My favorite UofR doctor hands down. I recommend him to everyone and always leave feeling great about my care!
Aug 22, 2023
Good
Aug 17, 2023
I am highly grateful [...] to Dr. Plotnik for an evaluation to discern whether my sudden onset vision issue was a side effect of a medication [...]. [...] I have found that all of the healthcare provided in the UR system is the absolute best.
Aug 09, 2023
Extremely communicative.
Aug 08, 2023
Never had a problem
Jul 21, 2023
I love Dr. Plotnik and have recommended him to family members
Jul 19, 2023
Excellent communication with Dr Plotnik.
Jul 11, 2023
Doctor is very caring; Just a bit on overload.
Jul 07, 2023
Very knowledgeable.
Jun 15, 2023
He explains well and even drew me little diagrams of my eye.
May 16, 2023
Good.
May 05, 2023
Dr. Plotnik has helped manage my conditions for more than 30 years. Without his knowledge and skill I'd be in bad shape. He's the best.
May 01, 2023
Dr. Plotnik is my all time favorite doctor because he always makes me feel better about how I'm taking care of myself. He honestly is the only doctor (and I see a lot of them) who gives me good news and is always positive, even when the news isn't so great! He knows my medical background and knows SO much about Type 1 Diabetes. Medical professionals are so busy these days, a number of them just rush patients out the door. I was grateful for the time that he took to talk to me and for the positive feedback!
Apr 19, 2023
Dr. Plotnik is knowledgeable, friendly, and always helpful. What a great asset to the U of R staff!
Apr 11, 2023
My doctor drew a picture of my eye to provide information and choices. Perfect!
Mar 28, 2023
Dr. Plotnik is by far the best eye doctor that I've had.
Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Plotnik has a great personality.
Feb 14, 2023
I believe Dr Plotnik is one of the best doctors in his field. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.
Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Plotnik is outstanding!
Jan 22, 2023
Dr. Plotnik has been taking care of me since 2015. He is always kind, compassionate, extremely professional and knowledgeable about any concerns I may have along with my routine follow-up care for my eye visits. I truly appreciate the care that I received from Dr Plotnik!
Jan 10, 2023
Caring, talented, excellent. So very grateful to have been able to see him!!
Jan 06, 2023
Dr. Plotnick was his usual gracious self!
Dec 08, 2022
Good experience all around.
Nov 21, 2022
I am grateful to have Dr. Plotnik as a doctor. He's an exceptional, thoughtful, informed physician.
Nov 07, 2022
I am convinced that without Dr. Plotnik,s knowledge skill and understanding my cornea condition would not have been as well managed as it is.
Nov 06, 2022
POVIDER WAS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. IFELT WELL INFORMED AND DOMFORTABLE WITH MY EYE CARE PROGRAM WHEN APPOINTMENT WAS COMPLETED.
Nov 02, 2022
I've seen Dr. Plotnik for many years and he's wonderful - he is the only reason I still see UofR for this service because I do not live in the area anymore.
Oct 16, 2022
There were no problems!!! Just a routine yearly exam
Oct 11, 2022
Always attentive & interested.
Oct 04, 2022
It was a good visit and experience.
Sep 30, 2022
Dr. Plotnik is nothing short of fantastic! He is knowledgeable, thoughtful and most importantly, compassionate. His values and approach are also reflected by the members of his team. I'm serious when I say that he is exceptional and superior. The Flaum Eye Institute needs to observe his approach and try and to replicate it throughout the organization. You are fortunate to have him on their team.
Aug 26, 2022
Dr Plotnik is wonderful. A great doctor
Aug 23, 2022
The doctor is simply the finest eye doctor I have ever had. I have an eye problem that needs a top notch doctor to keep a eye on its progress annd he does that for me. When it is at its worst place, he will operate.
Aug 22, 2022
Dr Plotnik is attentive, courteous, and professional. I like that he was informative as he assessed my vision care. He provided a summary of his findings and what needed to be done regarding my eye care.
Aug 07, 2022
Dr informed me of conditions of my & answered all questions
Aug 05, 2022
Dr. Plotnik was very receptive to my explanation of frustrations with the systems issues at the institute.
Aug 01, 2022
Dr. Plotnik is an outstanding doctor!
Jul 28, 2022
Couldn't ask for a better ophthalmologist/doctor; also like a friend. Also, Dr. Plotnik is outstandingly dedicated to being FAIR about honoring the time distribution among his patients on his... days.
Jul 28, 2022
Dr Plotnik is fantastic. He is very caring, he listens to my concerns, explains what he feels the Issue may be and makes recommendations. He spends as much time as needed with me and I never get the feeling he Is trying to rush out. I could not be more pleased with the care Dr Plotnik has given me over the past 5-6 years.
Jul 26, 2022
This was my first appointment with Dr.P. And this office. Dr.P is extremely knowledgeable and a kind human being. I drove 1.5 hours for appointment and will continue to do so.
Jul 19, 2022
Dr. Plotnik in is excellent. He listens, he explains what is going on and options for treatment. He let's you know expected outcomes and time frames and also any risks. He discusses this and includes me and others, as appropriate, in the final decision making. It is my choice to bases on his recommendations. Fabulous doctor.
Jul 16, 2022
Dr. Plotnik always listens very well to everything you say!! He asks me about the generic medicine I was taking. I told him how I felt - & I am now back on REGULAR not generic!!
Jun 17, 2022
Dr. Plotnick answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns about my eyes and the many eye issues that I have, or am at risk to have.
May 22, 2022
Highly recommend Dr. Plotnik
May 22, 2022
Very positive experience
May 09, 2022
I absolutely trust and very skilled as a Doctor
Apr 23, 2022
I have on going issues that are frustrating Dr. Plotnik is patient, supportive, and thorough.
Apr 19, 2022
1st time seeing Dr. Plotnik and very satisfied. Spent sufficient time with me, asking relevant medical history questions, thorough exam and full explanation of treatment options.
Apr 11, 2022
Dr Plotnik was fantastic!
Apr 08, 2022
Dr. Plotnick explains everything, listens to questions/concerns, and is always encouraging.
Mar 29, 2022
Thank you Dr. Plotnick. Love seeing you!
Mar 15, 2022
Good
Mar 11, 2022
Dr Plotnik is wonderful. He has been my ophthalmologist for 30 years. He listens, informs, and cares. A great person and professional. I have diabetes, and because of him, my eye health is very good.
Feb 15, 2022
I already recommended Flaum to my colleagues who suffered a similar eye injury.
Feb 13, 2022
He is genuinely internet in provider best care.
Feb 09, 2022
He has always been good to me that's why I been with him for years
Feb 02, 2022