Oncology
George Plitas, M.D.
Associate Attending Physician, Breast Service, Department of Surgery; Assistant Professor of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College; Jeanne A. Petrek Junior Faculty Chair
Dr. George Plitas is a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York, NY. He performs breast-conserving surgery (BCS), lumpectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and mastectomy, addressing conditions such as ductal carcinoma in situ, breast tumors, and early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. As part of MSKCC's multidisciplinary Breast Disease Management Team, which includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncolo
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Education & Training
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine — M.D., 2002
- NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn — Residency, Surgery, 2003-2010
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2010-2012
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Jeanne A. Petrek Junior Faculty Chair
2015
- New York Magazine — Top Doctors
2025
2025
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2026)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
24+ years in practice