Magdalena Lombardi Plasilova, M.D., Ph.D.
Locations and Appointments
Iris Cantor Women's Health Center
Surgical Oncology - Upper East Side
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- Aetna - NYP
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
- GHI
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
About Magdalena Lombardi Plasilova, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Plasilova is a distinguished Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and a Yale fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, hailing from the Czech Republic. Her academic credentials are impressive, with an MD from Charles University in Prague and a Ph.D. in molecular and cancer stem cell biology from the same institution. Dr. Plasilova's extensive training also includes board certification in general surgery and additional oncoplasty training.
Throughout her career, Dr. Plasilova has worked with a Nobel Prize Laureate and achieved several remarkable milestones. She served as Chief of Breast Surgery and founded the first Breast Cancer Center in East Brooklyn in 2016. In 2019, she was honored as a Global Teen Mentor by the prestigious We Are Family Foundation's Three Dot Dash initiative. In 2021, she established the first Pinnacle Breast Health/Surgery network dedicated to Eastern European breast cancer patients in the New York Metropolitan area. Since 2021, she has been serving on the board of Operation Breast Density, a non-profit organization.
Dr. Plasilova is deeply invested in the early detection of breast cancer, exploring new biomarkers, and utilizing novel technologies and techniques to improve patient outcomes. With a career marked by innovation, leadership, and compassion, Dr. Plasilova continues to make significant contributions to the field of breast surgical oncology.
Fun fact: Dr. Plasilova was a member of the National team of the Czech Republic in rhythmic gymnastics.
Board Certifications
- Surgery
Expertise
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Disease
Breast Lumpectomy
Breast Surgery
High Risk Breast Disease
Lumpectomy
Mapping, Lymph Node, Sentinel, Intraoperative
Mastectomies
Mastectomy Reconstruction
Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
Nipple Areola Sparing Mastectomy
Onco-Plastic Surgery
Oncoplastic Surgery of Breast
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sentinel Node
Sentinel Node Biopsy For Breast
Skin Sparing Mastectomy
Education
Degrees: Charles University, School of Medicine (Czech Republic)
Degrees: Charles University, School of Medicine (Czech Republic)
Titles & Positions
Associate Attending Surgeon
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (Pending Appointment at Rank)
Education
- Degrees: Charles University, School of Medicine (Czech Republic)
- Degrees: Charles University, School of Medicine (Czech Republic)
Titles & Positions
- Associate Attending Surgeon
- Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (Pending Appointment at Rank)
Board Certifications
- Surgery