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FemaleAbout Deborah Plate
Biography
Dr. Deb Plate is a Clinical Associate Director at the Center for Family Medicine where she trains future family physicians. She is the Family Medicine Undergraduate Site Director coordinating and challenging all students that come through the Center inspiring many to choose family medicine as their specialty.
Dr. Plate completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo. She earned her medical degree at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine where she was selected to complete a pre-doctoral family medicine fellowship that included a 5th year of research, teaching and running a rural clinic in return for tuition support. Dr. Plate completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Family Medicine. She served as chief resident during her third year of residency and was in private practice for 11 years before returning to the place where it all began for her at the Center for Family Medicine Residency program. She is board certified and has earned Fellow status through the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Plate was named Ohio Academy Physician of the Year Award in 2008. “Be the exception” and “Because nice matters” are words displayed in her office that she lives by day to day.
She was a familiar voice on the radio locally as she promoted safety and wellness over the air waves on weekly on WAKR for 11 years and continues to serve on many community forums educating the public on various health concerns. Her passion for serving the underserved is best defined by her long term involvement at the ACCESS, Inc. homeless shelter and clinic where she now serves as a board member.
As Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, she is dedicated to promoting family medicine as an important specialty to improve the health and lives of the communities and patients we serve.
Dr Plate is married and has two grown children and one grandchild.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Medical Education: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency: Akron General Medical Center, 1991
- Internship: Doctor's Hospital -Columbus, 1989
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1991
Research & Publications
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As of 2025-10-01, Dr. Plate has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
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175 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr. Deborah Plate and her office staff are outstanding. She is an excellent primary care physician. Very attentive, aDr. Deborah Plate and her office staff are outstanding. She is a excellent primary care physician. Very attentive, a good listener And quick to offer help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Plate is the best,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
I am very happy with my care from Dr.Plate & the complete polite staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Plate is so knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. She Is the best doctor I have ever encountered. She is so thorough and so kind!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
I am always impressed with how much caring and good information is given to me by Dr. Plate. She truly listens and tries to give me time to explain my concerns. Best doctor I''ve ever worked with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Doctor Plate is just an all-around good doctor. She''s a good listener. She always is very caring and supportive. I truly respect her decisions or suggestions with my health and well-being. Her pleasant personality makes it so easy to talk with her. Yay Dr. Plate!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Plate is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr. Plate is the best. You never feel rushed with her. She addresses all concerns, involves you in your care, guides me with best practices. She is always available when I need her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Plate is the best and so is my the Clinic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr. Plate is the best. She truly cares about all of her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
You need a new category for physicians with Dr Plate talent and expertise. Excellant! One layer above very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Plate is a really good PCP! The very best of any physician where I was the patient. I feel fortunate to be her patient. She has been a positive influence on my life and overall health for many years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Overall, very good experience with scheduling appointments and responsiveness from my providers at the Cleveland Clinic, especially Dr. Deborah Plate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr.Plate is an Excellent Physician I have been with her many years & I''m very much satisfied with her as a Physician &Friend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Plate is the best and an example of how care should be provided. She is thorough, caring and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Plate is such an excellent and caring doctor! She is very thorough and I appreciate her care very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Plate is among the very best. I trust her and have enormous confidence in her clinical abilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Doctor Plate is smart and realistic about healthcare. She wants and recommends the best for you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Plate is the BEST. She caught what was wrong. I Thank God for how he gave her the knowledge. I feel so much better now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Vere y very pleaed with Dr Plate and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Plate is an outstanding care provider. Very few providers take the interest in their patients as she does. She is straightforward, listens well, specific in instructions and concern for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Love, Love, Love Dr. Plate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Doctor Plate is a fabulous doctor and is very popular and busy so it's hard to see her on a short term notice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Deborah Plate exceeds in all areas of patient care and interaction. I am blessed to have her for my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
I have Va been going to Dr Plate for a long long time. She listens to everything I say. She gives me advise but ask me what do I think
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
I would recommend Dr. Plate to everyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Plate is very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate always takes her time, listens to my concerns, respects my opinions, answers my questions, and always makes me feel cared for as a person. She is a unicorn in the healthcare industry that has become so impersonal and detached.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate goes out of her way to always take care of me. She is an exceptional doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is always great, caring, and very knowledgeable.