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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
5 out of 5
177 ratings, 31 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 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
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
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
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 Plate is very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Love, Love, Love Dr. Plate.
- 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
I would recommend Dr. Plate to everyone
- 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 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
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 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate has always excelled in my care. She always makes me feel I'm in good hands.
- 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
As always, Dr Plate was thorough, included me in decisions about my care, friendly, and just the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Plate is a very caring doctor. I feel that her involving me in decisions about my care shows her respect for the patient.i very much value her care and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is wonderful. She takes the time to understand what is going on and make suggestions to move forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is The Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is one of the most knowledgeable and competent physicians this hospital has. It is a privilege to have her as my PCP. She is always on top of her patients' healthcare.
- 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 a wonderful person and doctor. She is very talented medically, very personable, listens, answers all questions and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She truly cares for her patients. Highly recommend Dr Plate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is the GOAT!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Plate is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Plate is simply THE BEST!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is an exceptional, excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is one of the most knowledgeable and competent providers in CCAG. She is a great choice for PCP. Always on top of every issue in a health checkup.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Plate is the best doctor I have had in my lifetime! I feel fortunate to have been her patient for over 30 years! At our appointments, she usually has a student with her, which I am happy to see also. Recently, at an unrelated appointment, I had a Nurse Practitioner who was very good. When I complimented him, It came up that he studied under Dr Plate. It was good to experience the positive results of mentoring students!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
I personally am so thrilled when I get to be with Dr.Plate. She has a caring, friendly and positive attitude and I always leave her feeling very humble that I'm in her care as I respect her and her position immensely. She discusses everything I have concerns about and puts me at ease. I am so lucky to when I get to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Plate is always great, caring, and very knowledgeable.