Shirley Plotnik

Shirley Plotnik

Dietitian
IL
Shirley Plotnik is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University and a Bachelor's degree from Florida International University. She has over 5 years of experience working with professional and collegiate athletes, as well as active individuals seeking to improve performance, body composition, overall health, and their relationship with food. Through Shirley's comprehensive assessments and individualized approach, she has helped hundreds of individuals succeed in their goals. Shirley understands the importance of educating her clients and setting them up for lifelong success with the proper tools, resources, and skills. Working with her will include education on what's in the food we eat, the quantities and quality of food each body needs, meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and more! Shirley is a strong believer in enhancing nutrition by adding and replacing, never through removing and depriving the body. As a sports performance dietitian, she has worked with collegiate football teams, NFL, MLB, MiLB, and high school athletes across a variety of sports. Teams she has worked with include University of Miami Football and Rutgers Football. Furthermore, Shirley's clinical experience has involved working with 1,000+ clients struggling with chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension, as well as gastrointestinal diseases, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and female-specific disorders. Are you ready to improve your lifestyle and reach your goals in order to live a life worth living? Let's get started!

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About Shirley Plotnik

Shirley Plotnik is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University and a Bachelor's degree from Florida International University. She has over 5 years of experience working with professional and collegiate athletes, as well as active individuals seeking to improve performance, body composition, overall health, and their relationship with food. Through Shirley's comprehensive assessments and individualized approach, she has helped hundreds of individuals succeed in their goals. Shirley understands the importance of educating her clients and setting them up for lifelong success with the proper tools, resources, and skills. Working with her will include education on what's in the food we eat, the quantities and quality of food each body needs, meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and more! Shirley is a strong believer in enhancing nutrition by adding and replacing, never through removing and depriving the body. As a sports performance dietitian, she has worked with collegiate football teams, NFL, MLB, MiLB, and high school athletes across a variety of sports. Teams she has worked with include University of Miami Football and Rutgers Football. Furthermore, Shirley's clinical experience has involved working with 1,000+ clients struggling with chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension, as well as gastrointestinal diseases, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and female-specific disorders. Are you ready to improve your lifestyle and reach your goals in order to live a life worth living? Let's get started!

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Popular visit reasons

Eating Disorder
New Patient Visit
Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation
Obesity Nutrition Consultation
Pregnancy Nutrition Checkup
Type 2 Diabetes
Ulcerative Colitis
Weight Loss Consultation
Eating Disorder
New Patient Visit
Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation
Obesity Nutrition Consultation

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Practice names

Board certifications

  • Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Education and training

  • Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus, Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Florida International University (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1700646007

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Shirley Plotnik is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

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Shirley Plotnik frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Shirley Plotnik on their profile.

What languages does Shirley Plotnik speak?

Shirley Plotnik speaks English and Spanish.

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