Overview
Ruben Plentz is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Plentz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Liver Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40508
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Plentz 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruben R. Plentz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ruben R. Plentz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ruben R. Plentz by calling their office at 859-257-8562. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ruben R. Plentz a top-rated expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruben R. Plentz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), 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. Ruben R. Plentz specialize in?
While Dr. Ruben R. Plentz is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ruben R. Plentz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ruben R. Plentz has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). You can view a list of Dr. Ruben R. Plentz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ruben R. Plentz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruben R. Plentz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-257-8562 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Plentz isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Advanced
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Plentz isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- CholangitisDr. Plentz isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Plentz isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Plentz isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Plentz isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Plentz isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Plentz isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.