Dr. Benjamin H. Plotz
Overview
Benjamin Plotz, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center and UPMC Shadyside Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Plotz received his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Dr. Plotz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Gout, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
580 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 430, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UPMC Lupus Center, Oakland, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Amr Sawalha, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Sawalha received his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospital. Dr. Sawalha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis.
Amy Kao is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- GoutDr. Plotz isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Plotz isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Plotz isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Plotz isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Plotz isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- ArthritisDr. Plotz isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Plotz isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Plotz isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- BursitisDr. Plotz isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.