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Dr. George Plitas, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
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Dr. George Plitas, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. George Plitas, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. George Plitas, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Plitas graduated from New York University. Dr. George Plitas, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 23 years experience. Dr. Plitas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Plitas has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Plitas received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Plitas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Plitas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystoenterostomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagostomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Lobectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Partial Cystectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Vagotomy
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Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Hospital Opd at 66TH St
    300 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (646) 888-4587
  2. 2 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00

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Feb 18, 2025
Dr. Plitas is one of the most intelligent, gifted, kind, talented and compassionate doctors I’ve ever experienced. You feel heard, understood, valued and so amazingly well taken care of. His surgical talent is so amazing! I have almost no scars!!!! I completely trust and HIGHLY recommend him.
Susan Schachter — Feb 18, 2025
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    2002
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Plitas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Plitas' profile.

Dr. George Plitas, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Plitas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, New York, NY

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA