Overview
Catherine Plzak is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Plzak is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
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Locations
601 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA 17268
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak by calling their office at 717-709-6599. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine Z. Plzak accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-709-6599 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Plzak isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Plzak isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast InfectionDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Plzak isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
