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Nathan Plaskett, DO
Vanova Health
Family Medicine
Hawthorne, Verona
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.9
65 Ratings
14 Comments
From an early age, Dr. Nathan Plaskett, M.D.'s hands were at the piano keys. A gifted musician, he spent years pursuing classical piano before realizing that his true calling lay not on the stage, but in service to others. Guided by a lifelong love of science and an innate sense of empathy, he shifted his focus from music to medicine — trading concert halls for clinic rooms to help people live healthier lives. He chose family medicine because of its breadth and variety. “No other specialty gives you the same scope of practice,” he says.
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4.9
65 Ratings
14 Comments
From an early age, Dr. Nathan Plaskett, M.D.'s hands were at the piano keys. A gifted musician, he spent years pursuing classical piano before realizing that his true calling lay not on the stage, but in service to others. Guided by a lifelong love of science and an innate sense of empathy, he shifted his focus from music to medicine — trading concert halls for clinic rooms to help people live healthier lives. He chose family medicine because of its breadth and variety. “No other specialty gives you the same scope of practice,” he says.
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Hawthorne
1114 Goffle Road
Suite 104
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Suite 104
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Verona
271 Grove Ave
Ste A
Verona, NJ 07044
Ste A
Verona, NJ 07044
From an early age, Dr. Nathan Plaskett, M.D.'s hands were at the piano keys. A gifted musician, he spent years pursuing classical piano before realizing that his true calling lay not on the stage, but in service to others. Guided by a lifelong love of science and an innate sense of empathy, he shifted his focus from music to medicine — trading concert halls for clinic rooms to help people live healthier lives.
He chose family medicine because of its breadth and variety. “No other specialty gives you the same scope of practice,” he says.
At Vanguard Medical Group, Dr. Plaskett blends the artistry of human connection with the precision of science. Known for his down-to-earth personality, he approaches each patient with warmth, respect, and genuine curiosity. He is especially committed to providing inclusive, nonjudgmental care for all patients, including those who are underrepresented or part of the LGBTQ+ community.
“The doctor-patient relationship is the foundation for quality care,” he says. “Developing that mutual respect and trust is so important.” Patients like that he takes the time to fully explain their health in clear, compassionate terms. Patient education is a pivotal part of the process.
Dr. Plaskett enjoys working as part of a team at Vanguard. You’ll find him both in the office and doing rounds for Vanguard patients at the hospital. “This is an extension of the care that our patients receive in the office,” he explains. “Continuity of care is so important.”
Outside the office, Dr. Plaskett’s lifelong love of music continues — and these days he’s just as likely to be repairing a piano as playing one. He’s also learning guitar and is a dedicated martial arts enthusiast, who has volunteered for the Bruce Lee Foundation.
Education:
BA, Music, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Master of Biological Sciences, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
DO, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Residency
Family Medicine, Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ
Memberships
American Osteopathic Association
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He will ne remember what he did for me on dec 29 2025
Very good care.
Nice pleasant doctor
Dr. Plaskett was honest, straightforward, efficient & effective.
Dr. Plaskett was patient and thorough with my 96 year old father. He has a great bedside manner
Patiently answered questions and addressed my concerns
Great personality,went over all lab results thoroughly.
Wonderful doctor. Not only medically sound, but inspirational.
The dr did not make the best impression with his bedside manner. He seemed bored and uninterested. He didn't make any friendly conversation at the beginning to make me feel comfortable and to feel like I could trust him. This is challenging since you are in a vulnerable spot as a patient. And then he spent a lot of time reading on his computer and phone in silence which made me anxious and honestly made me worried about if I can trust his level of knowledge and experience. What was he reading / looking up in silence for minutes on end??? It's ok to look things up sometimes but at least tell me what you are doing and make me feel comfortable that I can trust your knowledge. I would have appreciated a bit of effort to show that he cared about me. It would have been nice to have felt some empathy
Great bedside manner and high level of knowledge.