Jennifer Kay (Stanley) Plichta MD MS, FACS (She/Her)

Breast

Breast Surgeon

Summary

Dr. Jennifer (Stanley) Plichta, MD, is a General Surgeon specializing in Breast Surgery based in Durham, NC. She completed her medical education and surgical residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and Loyola University Medical Center, respectively. Later, she pursued a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at Duke University Health System. Dr. Plichta is experienced with treating breast cancer, breast disorders, breast health, and excels in breast surgery. She is recognized for her scholarly contributions to various academic journals, including Ebiomedicine, Transplantation, and the Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Plichta's academic and professional excellence has been honored by prestigious medical organizations such as the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2015 - 2016
Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2015 - 2016
Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2010 - 2015
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2008

FACS American College of Surgeons, 2018
George Peters Award Recipient American Society of Breast Surgeons, 2016
Travel Grant Recipient American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation, 2016
Lynn Sage Symposium Scholar 17th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium, 2015
Keeley Surgical Fellow Award Recipient John L. Keeley Surgical Fellowship; Loyola University, Department of Surgery, 2015
Magis Award Recipient Loyola University Medical Center, 2015
ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award Recipient ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium, 2012
Society for Investigative Dermatology Kligman Travel Fellowship Award Recipient Society for Investigative Dermatology, 2012
Society for Leukocyte Biology Travel Award Recipient Society for Leukocyte Biology, 2011
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PubMed

Utility of the Singapore recurrence nomogram in a US cohort with a higher proportion of borderline and malignant phyllodes tumours.
Ellery H Reason, Samantha M Thomas, Jennifer K Plichta, Astrid M Botty van den Bruele, E Shelley Hwang
Journal of Clinical Pathology. 2025-10-17
ASO Visual Abstract: Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy Use in Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer: Insights from Practice Shifts During the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Sasha R Douglas, Samantha M Thomas, Astrid Botty van den Bruele, Ton Wang, Kendra M Parrish
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-10-15
Surgical Considerations for Patients With de Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer Based on Prognostic Group.
Tori C Nierenberg, Samantha M Thomas, Victoria Rey, Sara Kesan, Ton Wang
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-10-09

Journal Articles

The Association of Extent of Axillary Surgery and Survival in Women with N2–3 Invasive Breast Cancer
Jennifer K Plichta, Oluwadamilola M Fayanju, Rachel C Blitzblau, Rachel A Greenup, Laura H Rosenberger, E Shelley Hwang, Cecilia T Ong, Annals of Surgical Oncology
Axillary Nodal Evaluation in Elderly Breast Cancer Patients: Potential Effects on Treatment Decisions and Survival
Laura H Rosenberger, E Shelley Hwang, Jennifer K Plichta, Rachel A Greenup, Oluwadamilola M Fayanju, Annals of Surgical Oncology
Multidisciplinary Management of the Axilla in Patients with cT1-T2 N0 Breast Cancer Undergoing Primary Mastectomy: Results from a Prospective Single-Institution Series
Laura Dominici, Tari A King, Suniti Nimbkar, Jennifer K Plichta, Margaret Duggan, Katharine Carter, Faina Nakhlis, Mehra Golshan, Esther Rhei, Jennifer Bellon, Rinaa P..., Annals of Surgical Oncology
Metaplastic Breast Cancer Treatment and Outcomes in 2500 Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of a National Oncology Database
Allison Hall, Jeremy Force, Oluwadamilola M Fayanju, E Shelley Hwang, Cecilia T Ong, Laura H Rosenberger, Jennifer K Plichta, Rachel A Greenup, Annals of Surgical Oncology
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Henry Ford Cancer Institute Hosts Third Annual Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer SymposiumSeptember 9th, 2019
Many Women Could Benefit from Earlier Mammograms, Analysis FindsApril 15th, 2016
Risk Assessment for Screening Mammo Is Critical for Women Ages 40 to 44: StudyApril 14th, 2016
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