Dr. Plate brings a new line of treatment services to the clinic, offering patients cutting-edge breast preservation techniques
Silver Spring, MD- November, 2020 — Maryland Oncology Hematology, the premier provider of cancer services in the Maryland region, announced today it has added a breast surgical oncologist to the practice, enhancing the comprehensive multidisciplinary care it provides to breast patients. Cynthia Plate M.D. F.A.C.S specializes in breast surgery and has extensive training and experience in the field. MOH has been serving cancer patients in the Maryland area for over 40 years, providing patients convenient access to leading cancer experts and the most advanced cancer therapies available today.
Dr. Plate has many years of rigorous education, training, and experience focusing on breast disease and surgery, providing her with a superior understanding of breast cancer biology, genetics, and advanced oncoplastic surgical techniques and breast preservation procedures. By adding Dr. Plate to the practice, MOH’s new White Oak Cancer Center enhances its ability to offer multidisciplinary team care for all types of complex breast issues, including benign breast disease, malignancies, and management of high-risk patients. Seamless high-quality care is provided by a collaborative team of specialists in breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, genetic risk evaluation, and supportive care.
“Dr. Plate shares our passion of providing exceptional multidisciplinary cancer care, and we are delighted to have her join our growing practice” said Dr. Joseph Haggerty, President at Maryland Oncology Hematology. “With her focus on new surgical advancements in breast cancer treatment, Dr. Plate will be a great addition to our breast cancer team as we seek to deliver the best breast cancer treatment in the Maryland Region.”
Cynthia Plate M.D. F.A.C.S is board-certified in general surgery and is a breast care specialist. She previously worked with Adventist HealthCare Medical Group.
Dr. Plate graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Howard University Hospital
“Specializing in women’s breast health, I’m committed to providing my patients with exceptional and compassionate care,” said Dr. Plate. “I’m thrilled to join the MOH team where we can continue to deliver leading-edge cancer care to our community.”
Dr. Plate is currently seeing patients at MOH’s Silver Spring White Oak Cancer Center office. Timely appointments are available for newly referred patients, typically within 24 hours, to provide a high level of support and prompt access to care. Please call 301-933-3216 to make an appointment
About Maryland Oncology Hematology
Maryland Oncology Hematology is an affiliate of The US Oncology Network (The Network). This
collaboration unites MOH with more than 1,400 independent physicians dedicated to delivering value-based, integrated care for patients — close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local cancer care and to delivering better patient outcomes. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Specialty Health, whose coordinated resources and infrastructure allow doctors in The Network to focus on the health of their patients, while McKesson focuses on the health of their practices. MOH participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in more than 70 FDA-approved cancer therapies, approximately one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.
About US Oncology Network
Maryland Oncology Hematology is a practice in The US Oncology Network (The Network). This collaboration unites the practice with more than 1,200 independent physicians dedicated to delivering value-based, integrated care to patients — close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local cancer care and to delivering better patient outcomes. The Network is supported by McKesson Corporation, whose coordinated resources and infrastructure allow doctors in The Network to focus on the health of their patients, while McKesson focuses on the health of their practices. Maryland Oncology Hematology also participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies.
Media Contacts:
Mark W Lamplugh Jr
The US Oncology Network
(561) 762-9729
mark.lamplugh@usoncology.com
