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Jennifer (Stanley) Plichta, MD, General Surgery, Durham, NC, Duke University Hospital

JenniferKay(Stanley)PlichtaMDMS, FACS(She/Her)

General Surgery • Durham, NC

Breast

Breast Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Jennifer Plichta is a general surgeon in Durham, NC and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 9 years. She specializes in breast and is experienced in breast cancer, breast surgery, breast disorders, breast health, and breast pathology.

Education & Training

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Authored Content

  • ASBrS 2023: Worth the Wait!May 2023

Press Mentions

  • Henry Ford Cancer Institute Hosts Third Annual Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium
    Henry Ford Cancer Institute Hosts Third Annual Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer SymposiumSeptember 9th, 2019
  • Many Women Could Benefit from Earlier Mammograms, Analysis Finds
    Many Women Could Benefit from Earlier Mammograms, Analysis FindsApril 15th, 2016
  • Risk Assessment for Screening Mammo Is Critical for Women Ages 40 to 44: Study
    Risk Assessment for Screening Mammo Is Critical for Women Ages 40 to 44: StudyApril 14th, 2016
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Jennifer Plichta, Dr. Jennifer Plichta, MD, Dr. J Plichta, Dr. Jennifer Kay Plichta