Douglas K. Pleskow
Expertise in
44
conditions

Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow

Internal Medicine
BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus
185 Pilgrim Road, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
44 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
44
conditions
BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus
185 Pilgrim Road, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Douglas Pleskow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Pleskow is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Dr. Pleskow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 135 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Pleskow is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Cape Cod Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Senior Whole Health
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus
185 Pilgrim Road, Boston, MA 02215
Other Locations
BIDMC - Division of Gastroenterology/GI West
110 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02215

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pleskow has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Initial Case Series With Exalt Single-Use Duodenoscope
Initial Case Series With Exalt Single-Use Duodenoscope
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Study on Endosonographic Evaluation of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Using 22 G, 19 G, and Flexible 19 G Fine Needle Aspiration
A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Study on Endosonographic Evaluation of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Using 22 G, 19 G, and Flexible 19 G Fine Needle Aspiration
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 15, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A 12-month Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Endoluminal Aluvra™ for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A 12-month Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Endoluminal Aluvra™ for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 12, 2020
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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135 Total Publications

Endoscopic Management of Cystic Duct Remnant Stones Causing Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome: A Multi-Center Experience.
Endoscopic Management of Cystic Duct Remnant Stones Causing Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome: A Multi-Center Experience.
Journal: Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Published: May 06, 2026
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Is Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow is classified as an Elite expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Douglas K. Pleskow specialize in?

While Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow has published 135 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow accept my insurance?

Dr. Douglas K. Pleskow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-754-8888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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