Scott Randall Plotkin, MD, PhD

Scott Randall Plotkin, MD, PhD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.885185 average rating from 108 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Plotkin is the Giovanni Armenise Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Neuro-Oncology at Mass General Brigham. He specializes in neuro-oncology and cares for patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), schwannomatosis (SWN), and brain tumors. Dr. Plotkin completed their medical training at Tulane School of Medicine for medical school, Mass General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital for Neurology residently, and Mass General for Neuro-oncolgy fellowship. He has a special interest in clinical trials for patients with NF1, SWN, and brain tumors.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neuro-oncology, 2003
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2002
  • Internship: Tulane University Medical Center*, Medicine, 1999
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.885185 average rating from 108 reviews

  • Dr. Plotkin is the consummate professional. We've been seeing him for years for my wife's tumors and whatever needed to be done, MRIs and all of that. He has been excellent over the years and I thank him very much for everything that he does. That's it.

    2026-06-28

  • Dr. Scott Plotkin is a wonderful doctor. He listens attentively and provides feedback and questions that I may have. Also, he's very knowledgeable and will give me information that I ask even when it's not related to my current visit with him. It may be pertaining to other medical questions I have on issues that is going on with me and he seems to be able to answer them and gives me feedback to make me feel more comfortable with what I'm asking. Thank you.

    2026-06-27

  • Dr Plotkin is a very thoughtful and patient provider

    2026-06-25

  • First Rate

    2026-06-20

  • The care I receive each time I go is excellent

    2026-05-31

  • I wish he had spent more time with me you originally he looks at my l umps but this time he did not look at any of my lumps other than that we just talked about my lumps and how things were going

    2026-05-30

  • Dr. Plotkin is fantastic. He was completely updates about my recent medical care and spent time making sure I understood current issues and next steps.

    2026-05-12

  • Excellent Doctor ! Genuine Care !

    2026-05-07

  • He is the NF2 specialist that I trust.

    2026-05-06

  • Very good and open to hear alternatives to prescribed medications!

    2026-04-28

  • Dr. Plotkin was excellent. Explained the treatment options and plan of administration. Listened carefully and spoke with compassion. Definitely would see him again for follow up advice on my medical needs.

    2026-04-26

  • Dr Plotkin is an excellent physician. He is very punctual and is a good listener and communicator. He is always working hard to keep me current with all the new medications and clinical trials available. He is upbeat and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with NF related conditions.

    2026-04-25

  • Nurse & Dr were excellent, I felt as though I was in good hands!

    2026-04-05

  • He his the best, very professional, he listens and gives me good advice for treatment.

    2026-04-02

  • Excellent listener and very thorough.

    2026-04-01

  • Dr Plotkin,is Wonderful,,kind and understanding. He always takes the time to listen to what is troubling you. I am so grateful that he is my doctor.

    2026-03-28

  • Caring, meticulous, well organized care, well prepared

    2026-03-18

  • Dr Scott Plotkin is among the very best Medical Providers I have ever known. He listens and really cares about his patients

    2026-03-16

  • Dr Plotkin and the staff are always respectful and caring. I feel as if they really care about me and that puts me at ease dealing with a difficult diagnosis. Love them to the moon and back!

    2026-03-12

  • Dr. Plotkin and the staff were very efficient and professional. Dr. Plotkin also made me feel very comfortable and discussed various options for continuing to monitor my medical issues.

    2026-03-08

  • Dr Plotkin is one of the best doctors in the world!

    2026-03-04

  • He actually answered my questions that were left open ended by my surgeon!

    2026-02-27

  • Consistent. Trust worthy.

    2026-02-16

  • Always professional, polite, & pleasant interaction. Thoroughly reviews any issues that may be of concern, fully answers all my questions, & clearly presents a plan for future care. I have been a patent for over 15 years and would highly recommend Dr. Plotkin. His caring demeanor and expertise are invaluable.

    2026-02-02

  • I had a wonderful experience with Dr Plotkin. He is so easy to talk to.

    2026-02-01

  • Dr. Plotkin is excellent and well prepared.

    2026-01-24

  • Took the time to deal with my deafness

    2026-01-18

  • Dr. Plotkin has always taken care of me. I've been with him for quite a while and never had an issue with him or staff.

    2025-12-19

  • i am thrilled to be under the care of dr. Plotkin. He is a brilliant doctor and has a manner that puts me at ease. I continue to be impressed with his team.

    2025-12-16

  • Thoughtful in listening and responding. Connected general health needs and specialized ones appropriately.and with care. Suggestions for follow up clear, and took care in making sure they were understood Empathic throughout.

    2025-12-07

  • Dr Plotkin is an outstanding doctor in every way. He is very smart, interested and listens carefully. He is very kind and cares a great deal about his patients. I am lucky to have him as my doctor.

    2025-11-23

  • It is a busy practice. So there is never enough time for me to ask questions. But if I use the portal, my answers are complete. Both Dr and nurses.

    2025-11-20

  • Expert, Excellent care. Great job.

    2025-11-17

  • I am most grateful for Dr. Plotkin. He has been most helpful to me and supportive and I am definitely grateful. Thank you.

    2025-11-14

  • I have been seeing Dr Plotkin for many years and I am so grateful to have a Dr like him!He listens to me and understands my concern!I would give him a A+ to be a very caring person!?

    2025-11-12

  • Dr Plotkin is fantastic! He addressed all of my questions in detail until I was sure I understood the answers, and left me feeling confident in our plan. After our appointment, I felt I had a thorough understanding of not just what we were going to do but also why, and also why we weren't taking a more aggressive approach to scans in particular. Dr Plotkin was happy to give me the explanations I needed and did so very clearly and comprehensively.

    2025-10-19

  • I was in hellish traffic and was supposed to be 30 minutes early. [redacted] Dr. Plotkin was very gracious and understanding.

    2025-10-18

  • I got there, they get me right in front of them.

    2025-10-05

  • Dr Plotkin is fantastic! I am always happy to see him and I trust his judgment implicitly.

    2025-09-22

  • I appreciated the way he spoke to my daughter on her level.

    2025-09-21

  • We are very pleased with this provider

    2025-09-05

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • WellSense NH
  • Medicaid NH
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • MassHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Humana
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicaid RI
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Medicaid CT
  • TriCare
  • Multiplan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Beech Street
  • WellSense
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health