Dr. Jennifer K. Plichta
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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
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.
Duke Cancer Center Sarcoma Clinic
As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.
Duke Cancer Center
Every day, my goal is to take the best surgical care of my patients' kidney or prostate cancer by offering the most up-to-date minimally invasive surgical treatments, while making sure that their experiences and outcomes at Duke Health are top-notch! As we look at the scans together and discuss biopsy results, it is important to me that I spend all of the time that my patients and their families need to clearly understand their diagnosis as well as all treatment options, so that we can make joint decisions about next steps and their treatment plan. Many of my patients are referred from all over the country to seek highly specialized urology care, including nonsurgical focal cryotherapy for prostate cancer, robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic surgical removal of their kidney tumor called a partial nephrectomy, among other treatments, with our multidisciplinary, collaborative team. I always reassure and share my positive outlook with my patients as we navigate the health system together. My patients know that, as their physician, I will be their champion and advise them and guide them through their treatment. We are in this together. Dr. Polascik is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
David Ollila is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ollila is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ollila is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Plichta isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Plichta isDistinguished. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- GalactocoeleDr. Plichta isDistinguished. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Plichta isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Plichta isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Plichta isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Plichta isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Plichta isAdvanced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Plichta isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Plichta isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Breast InfectionDr. Plichta isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Plichta isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Plichta isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Plichta isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Plichta isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.