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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. 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 1 article in the study of Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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- HMO
- POS
- 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.
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
I am a surgical oncologist and researcher whose primary areas of focus are cancers of the liver and pancreas. As a surgeon, I believe in using minimally-invasive techniques, when possible, to speed up a patient’s recovery and get them to other avenues of care faster. My research is focused on clinical practice and clinical outcomes. I became interested in surgical oncology, because I enjoy the opportunity to restore hope to patients who may feel despair after their initial cancer diagnosis. I aim to restore hope by connecting with patients individually and providing them with options for treatment when they might feel they have none. I also work closely with my radiology oncology and medical oncology colleagues in crafting a treatment and care plan. Working together as a team often allows us to come up with a much better treatment plan than any of us could by ourselves. Dr. Zani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Hong Kim is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Douglas Tyler is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tyler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Tyler 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.