Dr. Christopher T. Plastaras, MD, Pain Management Specialist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Christopher T. Plastaras, MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

3/5(21)
12 S 23rd St Philadelphia PA, 19103
Write A Review
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Christopher Plastaras is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Plastaras is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Plastaras focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Plastaras can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996

Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1996

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1996

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2011-2012 Recognized by Best Doctors in America2009-2010 

Treatments

  • Radiculopathy (pinched Nerve), Lower Back Problems, Musculoskeletal Pain And More
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Spinal Intervention Society 
  • Member TLG Research Associates Annual study to assess injured workers' access to quality medical care 

Dr. Christopher T. Plastaras, MD's Practice location

12 S 23rd St -
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Get Direction
New patients: 215-523-7600

Dr. Christopher T. Plastaras, MD's reviews

(21)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Plastaras


3.0

Based on 21 reviews

Dr. Christopher T. Plastaras, MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make the muscles of the body weaker over a period of time. The muscles become less flexible in this condition. Out of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common.The main characteristics of this medical...

  • Sprained Ribs: What You Need to Know

    The ribs form a cage-like structure that helps protect the heart and lungs against injuries. There are 24 ribs in the human body with 12 ribs on each side. Rib injuries can affect the lungs or heart if treatment is not given in a timely manner. What is a sprained rib?A sprained rib is also called...

  • Top 5 Natural Supplements for Muscular Dystrophy

    What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that cause skeletal muscle degeneration, decreased flexibility, and progressive weakness. In muscular dystrophy, the abnormal mutation of genes interferes with the production of proteins, which are needed for healthy muscle...

  • What Is Bursitis: Get the Facts

    There are conditions that we experience or live with in our life. Moreover, we tend to assume that most of them are normal or of no much importance. Some of these conditions or feelings in our bodies may later cause bigger problems and it is necessary to understand them and their sources. It is also...

  • The Worst Lifestyle Choices for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Having rheumatoid arthritis means sticking to certain lifestyle practices. Rheumatoid arthritis happens due to large-scale inflammation in the body, which typically affects the joints. The condition causes immobility and severe pain as the inflamed joints makes it painful to move. Rheumatoid...

  • Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

    Risk Factors for OsteoporosisFixed risk factors are responsible for an individual’s vulnerability to osteoporosis. Unlike adaptable risks, they are factors that aren’t adjustable, including family history, age, and gender. People might also experience secondary factors that increase their...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107

Head south on South 23rd Street 331 ft
Turn left onto Chestnut Street 1.1 mi
Turn right onto South 10th Street 285 ft
Turn right onto Sansom Street 448 ft
Turn right onto South 11th Street 159 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.4 miSee direction

PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl

51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104

Head south on South 23rd Street 885 ft
Turn right onto Walnut Street 3278 ft
Turn right onto South 33rd Street 1117 ft
Turn left onto Market Street (PA 3) 2417 ft
Turn right onto North 38th Street (US 13) 275 ft
Turn left onto Filbert Street 355 ft
Turn right onto Saunders Street 277 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

1.6 miSee direction

HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102

Head south on South 23rd Street 331 ft
Turn left onto Chestnut Street 330 ft
Turn left onto South 22nd Street 561 ft
Turn right onto Market Street (PA 3) 984 ft
Turn left onto North 20th Street 1424 ft
Turn right onto Race Street 373 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Vine Street 2498 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.2 miSee direction