Magdalena Lombardi Plasilova, M.D., Ph.D.

Surgery

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Personal Statement

My name is Magdalena Lombardi Plasilova, and I am an oncoplastic breast surgical oncologist with extensive expertise in breast cancer surgery and oncoplasty. My primary focus is to provide the best treatment and cosmetic outcomes for my patients. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to perform a wide range of breast surgeries, from lumpectomy to nipple/areola-sparing mastectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery. My special interest lies in advanced minimally invasive techniques, oncoplastic surgeries, and innovative procedures like tumescent dissection for nipple/areola sparing mastectomy.

My practice is offering patients a second chance lumpectomy with intraoperative radiation for early breast cancer. Additionally, I perform bilateral risk-reducing prophylactic nipple/areola sparing mastectomies for carriers of pathogenic mutations, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. 

I am proud to work with a multidisciplinary breast cancer team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our patients. Our collaborative approach includes pioneering new clinical trials and integrating cutting-edge research into everyday practice. My background in basic medical research, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology enables me to offer innovative approaches to efficient healthcare delivery, fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the medical community.

Fluent in multiple languages, I am passionate about expanding international referrals and providing second opinions to patients worldwide. This global perspective helps me stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment and ensures that my patients have access to the highest standard of care.

In summary, my commitment to excellence in breast cancer surgery, combined with my passion for innovation and collaboration, allows me to offer my patients the most advanced and effective treatments available. I am dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by breast cancer and look forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact in the field. 

Biographical Info

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
American Board of Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Breast Surgery
Onco-Plastic Surgery
Mastectomies
Breast Cancer
Breast Disease
Sentinel Node Biopsy For Breast
Breast Lumpectomy
Mastectomy Reconstruction
Sentinel Node
Breast Cancer Surgery
Skin Sparing Mastectomy
Nipple Areola Sparing Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
Lumpectomy
High Risk Breast Disease
Oncoplastic Surgery of Breast
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Mapping, Lymph Node, Sentinel, Intraoperative
Education 
  • Ph.D.
    Charles University, School of Medicine (Czech Republic)
    2004
  • M.D.
    Charles University, School of Medicine (Czech Republic)
    1998
Appointments 
  • Associate Attending Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (Pending Appointment at Rank)
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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