Summary

Dr. Catherine Plzak is a surgeon who specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, focusing on cancer treatment through surgical intervention. She completed her medical education at Jefferson Medical College and pursued residency training at both Bryn Mawr Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Plzak speaks English and brings specialized expertise in treating complex cancer cases.

Dr. Plzak practices at Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital and provides care at WellSpan Breast Care locations in Chambersburg and Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. She treats patients with breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing brain tumor biopsies and pathology tests to help diagnose and treat cancer patients. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5.

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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. Tanvir Ahmed Pasha, MDDr. William Tsuenyuan Su, MDDr. Francisco G Japzon, MD
SurgeryInternal MedicineSurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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48 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 67 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 Speaks English, Spanish
Chambersburg , PAHagerstown , MDHagerstown , MDChambersburg , PA
Med School: Jefferson Medical College Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
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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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Dr. Catherine Plzak's office is located at 22 St Paul Dr Ste 207, Chambersburg, PA, 17201.
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What languages does Dr. Catherine Plzak speak?
Dr. Catherine Plzak speaks English.
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