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Department Women's Health
Primary Location Southside Medical Building
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adolescent Gynecology
  • Alternatives to Hysterectomy
  • Contraception
  • Contraception Counseling
  • Contraception Management
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Endometrial Biopsy
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy
  • General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gynecology
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
  • Hysteroscopic Services
  • Hysteroscopic Sterilization
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
  • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pessaries
  • Section of General Gynecology
  • Treatment of Fibroids
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Urodynamic Studies
  • Urodynamic Testing
  • Urogynecology
  • Uterine Fibroids Treatment
View all 27 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
  • Abnormal Pap Smears
  • Amenorrhea
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Bartholin Cyst
  • Bladder Control Problems
  • Bladder Prolapse
  • Cervical Dysplasia
  • Cervical Infections
  • Cervical Polyps
  • Chlamydia Trachomatis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Dyspareunia
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Endometrial Polyps
  • Endometriosis
  • Enterocele
  • Female Incontinence
  • Female Pelvic Pain
  • Fibroids
  • Genital Warts
  • Gonorrhea
  • Gynecologic Infections
  • Herpes
  • Herpes Simplex - Type 2
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
  • Leiomyoma
  • Menopausal Disorders
  • Menopause
  • Menorrhagia
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Nocturia
  • Obesity
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Overactive Bladder - Female
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Pelvic Floor Prolapse
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pelvic Relaxation
  • Perimenopause Symptoms
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Postmenopausal Bleeding
  • Premature Menopause
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Urge Incontinence
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urogynaecological Problems
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Polyps
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Uterus
  • Vaginal Atrophy
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vaginal Cyst
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • Vaginal Hernia
  • Vaginal Infections
  • Vaginal Pain
  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Vaginitis
  • Vulvar Biopsy
  • Vulvar Disorders
  • Vulvar Dysplasia
  • Vulvar Dystrophy
  • Vulvar Pain Syndromes
  • Vulvar Vestibulitis
  • Vulvitis
  • Vulvodynia
  • Vulvovaginal Diseases
  • Vulvovaginitis
  • Yeast Infections
View all 78 Specialties +
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2010

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Summa Health System
Pelvic Surgery
Akron, OH USA
2001

Residency - Medical College of Ohio Hospitals
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Toledo, OH USA
1995

Internship - Medical College of Ohio Hospital
Toledo, OH USA
1991

Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus, OH USA
1990

Undergraduate - Kent State University
Kent, OH USA
1986

Graduate School - Kent State
Kent, OH USA

Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specialty Interests

General Gynecology, Urogynecology, Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Menopause Management, Laparoscopy, Alternatives to Hysterectomy, Menstrual Disorders, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Premenstrual Syndrome, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Adolescent Gynecology, Contraception, Fibroids

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/2/2023, Dr. LaPlante has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

247 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

50 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

The Doctor was easy to talk to but she was very focused on one specific type of treatment that I was clear I was not interested in. She wouldn't listen to me and my desires about how I wanted to move forward.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Dr LaPlante is a wonderful doctor and much appreciated

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Scheduling appointments are not easy to contact doctor's office. Sometimes appointment not as soon as you wish. Understandable but frustrating! Not necessarily pertaining to this doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

I really appreciate Dr. LaPlante - the longer drive to see her is worth it! I have seen many doctors over the years and she is one of the most personable doctors I have met. She never rushes me, is very kind, and takes the time to listen. She answers all my questions and asks about my wellbeing, family life, etc. Thank you Dr. Laplante!

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Always good quality health care whenever I attend an appointment with any doctors affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

My experience was very good. I am very pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Laplanti

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Dr. LaPlant is amazing. She cares deeply for her patients and takes all the time necessary to answer questions. She has been my caregiver for years, and I will continue to use her until she stops practicing medicine.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

She has always been extremely caring and shows concern for you as a person not just a diagnosis.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Dr. LaPlante is so friendly and a great listener. She makes me feel like I'm talking to a good friend.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr Laplante is a very caring compassionate provider and I am thankful for everything she does

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Dr LaPlante is a new doctor for me and she has been absolutely wonderful!! She is so kind and caring and patient, making sure you understand everything and there are no questions before our visit together ends. I really appreciate her and am grateful to have found such a caring physician!

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

Dr. LaPlante has been my doctor for more than 15 years. She's always respectful, informed, and takes time to listen and work through my concerns. She's the best doctor I've ever had the privilege to visit.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

My experience with Dr LaPlante office is always very pleasant and I am treated like my care matters . I appreciate her staff so much for the concern they show .

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

Dr LaPlante is not only an Excellent provider of health care to me , she's someone who shows genuine compassion and I'm grateful to be a patient .

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Dr LaPlante cares about my overall health and takes time to talk with me.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023

I would recommend Dr Laplante to others for she is an exceptional Doctor

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023

Dr. LaPlante is very thorough, very kind, very helpful, explains everything in understandable way. I'm so happy to have her as my Dr.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023

My experience was excellent. My procedure went very fast and comfortable, minimal discomfort. My doctor and nurse were very professional and kind and pleasant to me.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

She's the best.ll around caring,compassionate,sympathetic,best listener.she really cares.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

Dr LaPlante invited me to ask questions. I did and was happy to have the answers. However she made no eye contact with me from the start to the end of the visit. She seemed stressed and impersonal. She is obviously very knowledgeable. But I would not choose to see her again.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Dr LaPlante is very thorough and does not rush her patients. She truly cares for their well-being.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

I love that Dr. LaPlante listens to my concerns and we make decisions related to my care together.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023

I explained my issues with current birth control and was told that it was simply outside stress. I was guilted several times for not coming in for my previous annual. I asked for more information on other types of birth control and the doctor gave me no verbal information. The flier I was given gave no information other than length of effectiveness. I felt like I was being scared into immediately switching into a different birth control despite my concerns. There was no communication during the exam. The nurse told me I was due for a pap smear, but the doctor didn't mention it or give me an opportunity to. She was overall unwelcoming, rough, uninformative, and demeaning at times.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023

Both the medical assistant & Dr LaPlante provided superior care.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

Dr. Laplante is exceptional. Bed side manner 2nd to none! Fantastic person and Dr. Cannot say enough good. I love her!

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

Very happy with doctor!! She was professional and caring and listened!! Highly recommend

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

She took over 45 minutes to listen to me. I am in a very bad place right now and she took the time. More Drs should do that!!

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

She was professional and courteous and didn't talk down to me or make me feel uncomfortable

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Dr. LaPlante is amazing. She is intelligent, compassionate, kind and thorough. I can't say enough good things about her.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Dr. LaPlante is amazing! She is intelligent, compassionate, kind and thorough. I cannot say enough good things about her.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

I do appreciate that the provider is so exceptional that her schedule is very booked or busy with engagement in medicine.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2023

The video option was perfect as I needed a consultation with Dr. Laplante and this was an easy, low cost, time-saving way to meet with her. She spent quality time with me and answered all of my questions.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Dr. La Plante is most caring and thorough. I can't praise her enough!

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023

She always listens and is well informed on what is happening with your health.

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2023

*Dr. LaPlante is great!

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

Dr. LaPlante stands head and shoulders above over 90% of physicians I have seen in the above areas.

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023

Dr Laplante is amazing. She takes time and effort to show and exhibit concern for me! She has an a beautiful bedside manner and I always feel valid when I see her. If obGyn's could receive Nobel Peace Prize then she should get it!!!

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023

I love Dr Laplante she was so nice, and very patient she was very gentle while performing physical exams. I would definitely recommend Dr.Laplante as a provider!

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Dr. Laplate exceeded my expectations. An excellent listener, very knowledgeable and caring.

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Dr. Laplant is the BEST!!!

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Doctor is excellent and caring at the same time!

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Fantastic doctor-knowledgeable and kind. She is the best.

Reviewed on May 17, 2023

The day of my appointment everyone was super nice in the office. My doctor was super sweet and outgoing. During my procedure she tried her best to make me feel super comfortable and talk me through everything. Despite my pain this was one of the best doctors appointment I've ever had. I love this doctor and will be frequently flying just to see her as my permanent obgyn.

Reviewed on May 10, 2023

Dr LaPlante was phenomenal. She took the time to explain everything in thorough detail, drew me a visual and answered all of my questions Then talked me through the process. I have never been to a Dr with such an excellent demeanor.

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

Dr. Laplante is a very good Doctor compassionate and caring knowledgeable and insightful.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023

I have physicians in this practice, but have never seen Dr. LaPlante before. She was interested, caring, thorough, compassionate, and actually listened to what I had to say. I told her I had pelvic floor, and when she did my exam she was so gentle, Another thing that impressed me is that I was prescribed a two day dose of antibiotics. After telling her this made me uncomfortable because I have had cdiff in the past and have IBS as well. She took her time and found an antibiotic that she felt would not cause the cdiff to return or irritate my digestive system. She also suggested I increase my fluid intake and add yogurt to my diet. I couldn't thank her enough for caring.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

Dr. LaPlante, MD is the best. I would highly recommend her. She is compassionate and caring. She is smart and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Doctor and staff very helpful

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2023

Love Dr. LaPlante! She is thorough, sweet, understanding.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2023

My experience with the Dr. Was a 2/10. She was very nonchalant and had a lack of empathy. Very discouraging

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