Summary

I am a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.  My colleagues and I on the Breast Disease Management Team (which includes breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists) provide state-of-the-art, compassionate care for breast cancer patients. I specialize in breast cancer surgery and provide the full range of procedures including breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction, and sentinel lymph node biopsy.

Office Location

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4New York, NY 10065

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 24 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Greek
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Plitas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Plitas has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Plitas has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • General Surgeon
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Oncologist
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center2012

Residency

New York University Medical Center2010

Medical School

New York University School of MedicineGraduated in 2002

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. George Plitas speak?
Dr. George Plitas speaks English and Greek.
Where is Dr. George Plitas's office located?
Dr. George Plitas's office is located at 300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4, New York, NY, 10065.
Which hospitals is Dr. George Plitas affiliated with?
Dr. George Plitas is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does Dr. George Plitas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. George Plitas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. George Plitas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. George Plitas accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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