Dr. Steven Pliszka, MD

Dr. Steven Pliszka, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry  ·  
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Age 62
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Dr. Steven Pliszka, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from Univ Of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio in 1981 and specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry.
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University Of Texas Health Science Center

7703 Floyd Curl Dr

San Antonio, TX 78229

Contact Information

(210) 567-7000

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • CoreSource
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
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Top Care Areas

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Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
normal
more than 77% of peers
Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
normal
more than 76% of peers
Psychiatric Evaluation
normal
more than 70% of peers

Dr. Pliszka's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

1  Specialties

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

2  Board Certifications

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
  • Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*

14  Conditions Treated

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
  • Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Psychosis
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Suicidal Ideation

3  Procedures

  • ADHD Testing
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Evaluation

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Texas.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • University of Texas / Austin Campus
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1977
  • Univ Of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio
    Medical School | Graduated 1981
  • University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1982
  • University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1986

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Pliszka has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Pliszka's Reviews

1.8
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Pliszka to family and friends
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Likelihood to Recommend (5)

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  • 4
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  • 3
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  • 2
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  • 1
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Dr. Pliszka's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    FAIR

  • Explains condition(s) well

    FAIR

  • Answers questions

    FAIR

  • Time well spent

    POOR

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    VERY GOOD

  • Office environment

    VERY GOOD

  • Staff friendliness

    GOOD

  • Average wait time

    10 to 15 minutes

Patient Comments (1)

In Victoria Texas we have ZERO adolescent help when it comes to medications for bipolar disorder, ADHD, ADD, reactive attachment disorder, explosive disorder, hallucinations,etc. Dr. Pliszka is worth the drive for that kind of help. He is NOT a counselor, he IS an excellent manager of psychotropic...more
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Dr. Pliszka accepts 12 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
    Blue Choice
  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • CoreSource
  • EmblemHealth
    Emblem Health
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Principal Life
  • UnitedHealthCare
    United Healthcare
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Dr. Pliszka's affiliated hospitals

University Health System
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
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