Dr. Plener graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) after completing his undergraduate degree at York University. After completing his Chiropractic degree, he entered the Clinical Sciences Residency program at CMCC. This program provides further development of clinical specialist skills through roles in teaching, clinical placement, and research. In addition, Dr. Plener completed a Master’s of Science degree within the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Plener is a clinician scientist, working within an interdisciplinary spine clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. His main research focus is degenerative spinal conditions, specifically lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spinal stenosis
Dr. Plener strives to provide care that is evidence-based and patient-centered to optimize patient outcomes.
Evidence based care
Dr. Plener utilizes the highest quality evidence as well as his clinical experience and shared decision making with patients in order to guide your treatment. This approach ensures you are receiving the best possible care. In addition to using the latest research when recommending treatment approaches, Dr. Plener has contributed to the scientific literature in order to advance our current knowledge of different conditions and treatments.
Furthermore, Dr. Plener assists other chiropractors to practice evidence based care through his easy to read summaries of the latest research.
Patient centered care
Dr. Plener strives to provide a patient-centered approach for all his patients. He uses a biopsychosocial approach to help return patients to their meaningful functional goals through education, hands-on care, and rehabilitation exercises. By educating his patients, Dr. Plener ensures his patients understand their condition, what can help relieve their symptoms, and promote improved daily function.
Some of Dr. Plener’s research consists of interviewing patients in order to understand how their condition impacts their everyday experiences. This work has provided valuable information in order to deliver a patient-centered treatment approach that addresses each individuals’ unique needs.
