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Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD

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(Dr. Alisha Nicole Plotner, MD)

(182 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Northeast Ohio Medical University (2008)

Professional interests include: intertrigo, sunburn , vitiligo, and more.

540 Officenter Place Suite 240
Columbus, OH 43230

(614) 293-1707

Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD is a dermatologist in Columbus, OH specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), Ohio State University WMC and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

540 Officenter Place Suite 240
Columbus, OH 43230

Address:

540 Officenter Place Suite 240
Gahanna, OH 43230

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Osu Dermatology East 540 Officenter Place Suite 240
Gahanna, OH 43230

Some issues Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD can help you with:

Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.

Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.

If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

diagnostic procedures	132
doctor visit	537
hospital care	28
injections	29
inpatient care	28
phototherapy (light therapy)	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	172
skin procedures	171

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	46
Less than 65	139

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	36
Less than 65	137

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	156
doctor visit	723
injections	20
phototherapy (light therapy)	217
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	368
skin procedures	367

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1008
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	100
Less than 65	182

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	629
hospital care	10
injections	19
inpatient care	10
phototherapy (light therapy)	215
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	347
skin procedures	346

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	43
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	767
injections	34
phototherapy (light therapy)	312
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	412
skin procedures	433

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	51
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	547
injections	23
phototherapy (light therapy)	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243
skin procedures	242

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	26
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	587
hospital care	11
injections	30
inpatient care	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	185
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	319
skin procedures	318

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	25
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	354
phototherapy (light therapy)	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155
skin procedures	154

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

doctor visit	905
phototherapy (light therapy)	185
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	425
skin procedures	424

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD treated as a dermatologist in Columbus, OH were skin testing, allergy testing, skin procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

allergy testing	1541
diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	623
hospital care	18
injections	26
inpatient care	18
phototherapy (light therapy)	163
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	296
skin procedures	298
skin testing	1541

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	388
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	34
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	232

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2008. She completed residency at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (2008)

Residency: University Hospital, Cincinnati (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology (2012)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC)

Ohio State University WMC

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 182 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$72 STELARA $72

**Types of Payments**
Education	$72

Research Payments

Dr. Alisha N. Plotner, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $13,171.

Biography

Dr. Alisha Plotner is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist in Gahanna, OH and Columbus, OH. Clinical interests for Dr. Plotner include warts, rosacea, and acne. Dr. Plotner is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. She studied medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients.