Bernard J. Plansky, MD
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Patients describe Dr. Plansky as a compassionate, warm, and generous doctor who is also a brilliant diagnostician. They appreciate that he takes his time with them and provides a personal touch.
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About Bernard J. Plansky, MD
Dr. Bernard J. Plansky is a Family Medicine physician in Pittsford, NY, affiliated with MDVIP. His practice focuses on personalized primary care, emphasizing preventive care, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Plansky aims to build long-term relationships with his patients, offering services such as comprehensive health screenings and diagnostic tests. He has a special interest in managing chronic inflammation and believes in attentive, personalized care to help patients get ahead of it. Dr. Plansky brings a wealth of experience to his practice. He is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and spent nearly a decade at the Veterans Administration Medical Center as an Addiction Medicine Specialist. This diverse background allows him to integrate conventional and complementary approaches to care, making him well-suited for adults managing chronic conditions, addiction, or substance use disorders. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, Dr. Plansky offers a smaller practice size, allowing for more time with each patient. Patients can expect personalized care, with Dr. Plansky himself providing the medical attention rather than a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. He focuses on coaching and teaching patients to positively impact chronic medical conditions. Patients appreciate Dr. Plansky's compassionate and generous nature, with many highlighting his diagnostic skills and the feeling of not being rushed during appointments. He is known for providing a personal touch and solving problems effectively.