Summary

Dr. Timothy Pluard specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing nearly four decades of experience to cancer care. They earned their medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed residency training at the prestigious Dana Farber Cancer Institute. With 39 years dedicated to treating blood disorders and cancer, Dr. Pluard has developed extensive expertise in helping patients navigate complex diagnoses. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Pluard practices at Saint Luke's Cancer Specialists-Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains hospital privileges at Bates County Memorial Hospital. They focus on treating breast cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned after initial treatment. Dr. Pluard also cares for patients with Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer. Their approach includes comprehensive blood work and metabolic testing to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients rate Dr. Pluard 4.4 out of 5 stars for their care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Saint Luke's Cancer Specialists-Plaza

4401 Wornall Rd Entrance CKansas City, MO 64111
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Kansas City , MOSaint Louis , MOKansas City , MORio Rancho , NM
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Timothy J Pluard

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Timothy J Pluard has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Timothy J Pluard has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematologist
  • Metastasis
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Medical School

Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Dr. Timothy Pluard is affiliated with Bates County Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Timothy Pluard's office is located at 4401 Wornall Rd Entrance C, Kansas City, MO, 64111.

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