Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin

Radiology
UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica
1250 16th St, 
Santa Monica, CA 
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Expertise in
18
conditions
UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica
1250 16th St, 
Santa Monica, CA 

Overview

Benjamin Plotkin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.

Dr. Plotkin is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Plotkin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Saint John's Health Center
UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica
1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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.

10 Total Publications

Nine-Year Follow-Up of GAD65 Antibody Limbic Encephalitis With Clinical Remission Despite Persistent Imaging and Serological Abnormalities.
Nine-Year Follow-Up of GAD65 Antibody Limbic Encephalitis With Clinical Remission Despite Persistent Imaging and Serological Abnormalities.
Journal: Cureus
Published: May 07, 2025
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Is Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin a top-rated expert for Tenosynovitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tenosynovitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin specialize in?

While Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tenosynovitis. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin accept my insurance?

Dr. Benjamin E. Plotkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-259-8400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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