Dr. Harry Gordon Plunkett Jr.

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Plunkett during my first years at Norfolk General. He was very knowledgeable and professional, well known through the emergency community for passion for improving care. Recently reconnected with him through a group of friends and having lunch with this marvelous man. The laughter, tales of the past told, pictures made for a glorious afternoon. We celebrated his birthday and on that day he shared his passion for painting and the amazing artwork he had...

I worked as a staff R.N. under Dr. Plunkett at both Norfolk General Hospital and Leigh Memorial from 1970 until 1987. Emergency medicine was in its infancy. Waiting rooms were crowded. Ambulance drivers would dump their patients on a stretcher in our two bed trauma room. The nurse covering the trauma room would holler "doctor to the trauma room" and Dr. Plunkett (when he was on duty) would drop everything he was doing and speed into the trauma suite. Though already busy with his...

Dr. Plunkett was a mentor to many aspiring EMTs and paramedics. Every contact with him was a learning experience. He always had time to answer questions and instruct us on how to do it better the next time. EMS in Virginia is a nationwide example of excellence due to him.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Sir!

Dr. Plunkett,One of the finest gentleman that I have had the honor of working with at Norfolk General Hospital. Always even keeled, always yearning to teach and always listening to is patients.We have lost a great leader of the Medical profession and community.My thoughts and prayers are with the Plunkett family and friends.

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