Timothy Playl, MD
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Treatment & Services
- General Adolescent Care
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrician
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care Pediatrics
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Pediatric Disorders
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Timothy M. Playl, MD, FAAP, was born in Marietta, Ohio. He received his medical training and pediatric subspecialty training at University of Missouri-Columbia. As a member of the Health Professions Scholarship Program (U.S. Army), he served the first four years after residency as a practicing pediatrician at Fort Polk, La. While with the Army, his medical service resulted in his being awarded both the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. In 1992, he joined the Wooster Clinic in Ohio. In 1998, the Wooster Clinic joined Cleveland Clinic as one of their Regional Medical Centers. Thus, he has been providing pediatric care in Ohio for the past 15 years.
Dr. Playl has also been active at Wooster Community Hospital, where the Cleveland Clinic Wooster pediatricians provide their local hospital care. Some of his roles have included Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff and Chairman of Pediatrics.
Dr. Playl is board-certified in general pediatrics. He has many pediatric interests. As with most pediatricians, he finds it delightful working with newborns, young children and adolescents. Specific interests include attention deficit disorder, asthma and well-child care.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1998
Education & Fellowships
Residency - University of Missouri Hospitals & Clinics
Pediatrics
Columbia,
MO USA
1988
Medical School - University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia,
MO USA
1985
Undergraduate - University of Missouri
Biology
Columbia,
MO USA
1980
Certifications
- Pediatrics
Specialty Interests
Asthma, attention deficit disorder, young child care
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32 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
2 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 1, 2018
*Dr. Playl is always thorough in his exam, but also in his discussions and answers to questions. He listens to our questions and concerns and provides good and thoughtful responses.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2018
I was impressed by the staff's hand washing practices, which out-classed the maternity ward where my son was born. There it had seemed hand sanitizer was an acceptable substitute, but not with *Dr. Playl & staff, who use soap and water.