Dr. Jennifer K. Plichta

I became interested in medicine after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I strive to provide individualized care to my patients, making sure that they understand their diagnosis and all treatment options. My goal is to get to know my patients by listening to their concerns, so we can make the best treatment decision together using my breast treatment expertise. Having gone though breast cancer treatment with my mom, I understand the impact of the diagnosis on the rest of the family. Treating breast cancer patients is my passion. I have special interest in treating young women with breast cancer, those with genetic mutation, and women with increased risk of breast cancer. I also pay attention to cosmetic outcomes while completing breast cancer surgery using oncoplastic techniques. I also perform nipple-sparing mastectomy whenever possible and utilizing new techniques such as minimally invasive robotic mastectomy and nipple sensation sparing mastectomies. When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Chiba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Throughout my career, one fundamental principle has guided my approach to patient care. For each patient, I strive to provide the kind of care that I would want for my own family and bring my best expertise, judgment and empathy to guide patients to restore and maintain long-term health. I know that the work that I do isn’t just for the patients who I directly care for, but it affects the whole family. Being a mother and a wife helps bring that perspective to the work I do. I never lose sight of how important it is to treat the whole family and to recognize the effects of disease on it. I believe that Duke offers patients the best and most advanced care that they can get anywhere in the world. I’ve been touched by cancer in my life. Just being on the receiving end of health care makes you very sensitive about the things required for the patient to feel like they are getting the best possible care. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Gregory Georgiade is a Plastic Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Georgiade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer in Men, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Georgiade is currently accepting new patients.