Summary

Dr. Catherine Plzak is a surgical oncologist who specializes in surgery and oncology, with particular expertise in surgical oncology. She earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed her residency training at both Bryn Mawr Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Plzak speaks English with her patients.

Dr. Plzak practices at Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital and sees patients at WellSpan Breast Care locations in Chambersburg and Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing brain tumor biopsies and pathology procedures. Patients have given Dr. Plzak an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Catherine Plzak has 2 locations

WellSpan Breast Care - Chambersburg

22 St Paul Dr Ste 207Chambersburg, PA 17201
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

WellSpan Breast Care - Waynesboro

601 E Main StWaynesboro, PA 17268
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Catherine Plzak, MDDr. William Tsuenyuan Su, MDDr. Francisco G Japzon, MDDr. Joseph James Schulz, DO
SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.4 
3.9 
30 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Chambersburg , PAHagerstown , MDChambersburg , PAHagerstown , MD
Med School: Jefferson Medical College Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catherine Plzak

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Keystone First
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Catherine Plzak has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catherine Plzak has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bryn Mawr Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College

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Which hospitals is Dr. Catherine Plzak affiliated with?
Dr. Catherine Plzak is affiliated with Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Where is Dr. Catherine Plzak's office located?
Dr. Catherine Plzak's office is located at 22 St Paul Dr Ste 207, Chambersburg, PA, 17201.
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