Jennifer K. Plichta
Elite in Breast Cancer

Dr. Jennifer K. Plichta

Surgical Oncology
Duke Health
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
120 E Carver St, 
Durham, NC 
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Elite in Breast Cancer
Duke Health
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
120 E Carver St, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I became interested in breast surgery, because it combined surgery with science and the ultimate multidisciplinary patient care. Being a breast surgeon also allows me to work with other specialties and combine our talents to provide patients with the compassion and excellence they deserve. I grew up with a passion for math and science, and my mother always thought medicine would be a good fit. I, however, needed a little more convincing. It wasn’t until medical school and my discovery of surgery that I was sold on the idea. In addition to patient care, I participate in research related to breast cancer, breast cancer risk assessment, and benign breast disease. Working with the Breast Risk Assessment Clinic, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to meet women with an increased risk of breast cancer and help them determine the best management strategy for their breast health. I also enjoy working with residents and students, helping to train the next generation of physicians. My husband, also a surgeon at Duke Health, and I love to try new restaurants and spend time with family and friends.

Dr. Plichta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Galactocoele, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 165 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 132 articles in the study of Breast Cancer.

Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowships
Breast Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
Call: 919-470-1000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


165 Total Publications

ASO Visual Abstract: Contemporary Trends in Axillary Surgery for ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified by Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, or Upfront Surgery.
ASO Visual Abstract: Contemporary Trends in Axillary Surgery for ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified by Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, or Upfront Surgery.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: December 04, 2025
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I am truly honored to provide care for patients with breast cancer and high-risk breast disease. I recognize that I enter patients’ lives at one of their most vulnerable moments. It is my goal to make sure that all patients feel cared for and confident that I will work hard for them and use the most advanced surgical techniques to treat their disease. Also, I like to focus on the aesthetic outcome of breast surgery while treating disease. I am proud to be part of Duke Health where I know patients receive high-quality cancer care, as well as access to the resources and support that help patients during their treatment. Dr. Dinome is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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