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

Breast

Breast Surgeon

Dr. Plichta is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

Dr. Jennifer Plichta is a breast surgical oncologist 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.

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
Join now to see all

PubMed

Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks.
Puneet Singh, Doreen M Agnese, Miral Amin, Andrea V Barrio, Astrid Botty van den Bruele
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-02-01
Short-term Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy for Patients at a High Risk for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Koumani W Ntowe, Michael S Lee, Victoria N Yi, Samantha J Kaplan, Brett T Phillips
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-01-04
American College of Surgeons Cancer Program Annual Report from 2021 Participant User File.
Elizabeth B Habermann, Courtney N Day, Bryan E Palis, Jennifer K Plichta, Nabil Wasif
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2025-01-01

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
Join now to see all

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
Join now to see all