Catherine Plzak, MD - WellSpan Breast Care - Chambersburg, PA - Breast Surgery

WellSpan Breast Care
22 St. Paul Dr., Suite 207
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 709-6599
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WellSpan Breast Care
601 E. Main St. , Level 2
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 709-6599
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

In high school, I initially wanted to become an interpreter at the United Nations. While volunteering at a local hospital as a candy striper, I became fascinated by the challenge of a medical career and changed my plans. I recall being told by one surgeon that women could certainly do many things in medicine, such as radiology or pediatrics, but of course not surgery. At that time, I was not offended, merely curious, and now laugh about it since surgery is what I ultimately chose to do. During medical school, I found myself attracted to the rapid decision making and technical skill necessary in a surgical career.

What I want my patients to know about me:

With regard to an office visit, I enjoy explaining, teaching and helping patients make educated decisions about their care.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

In general, I love to travel and see new places and experience new cultures.

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery | General Surgery

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Medical College
Internship Program: Bryn Mawr Hospital | General Surgery
Residency Program: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (West Jersey Health System) | General Surgery
Undergraduate Education: Penn State University Main Campus

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

Apple Hill Surgical Center
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
WellSpan Himelfarb Surgery Center
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Advantra Medicare (Aetna)

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Health Partners Plan

Highmark Blue Shield

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

South Central Preferred

United Healthcare Community Plan

United Healthcare/ Mamsi

UPMC Health Plan

Vibra Health Plan

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