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David A Plager, MD

4.7 out of 5 stars (381 ratings)
David A Plager, MD
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Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
705 Riley Hospital Dr., Ste 3340
Indianapolis, IN 46202

David A Plager, MD

4.7 out of 5 stars (381 ratings)

Accepting New Patients

Phone: 317.944.8103

Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
705 Riley Hospital Dr., Ste 3340
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Specialties: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Conditions & Treatments: Eye Muscle Disorders(Strabismus) In Children And Adults Pediatric Cataracts Pediatric Glaucoma Pediatric Eye Tumors/Retinoblastoma

Education:

School of Medicine: Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship: Methodist Hospital
Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus - Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Hospitals & Affiliations:

Hospital Privileges

  • IU Health Methodist/IU Health University
  • IU Health North
  • Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health

Physician Group

  • Riley Physicians
  • IU Health Physicians
Links & Awards:
  • Professional Awards/Achievements: 1983 Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society 1996 Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology 1997 Honor Award, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • Professional Awards/Achievements: 2006 Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology 2007 Senior Honor Award, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus 2009 Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Professional Awards/Achievements: 2012 Bronze Medal, Children's Eye Foundation 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
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