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Caitlin R Patten, MD, FACS

Caitlin R. Patten, MD, FACS

Associate Professor

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Location

Breast Care Center - Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
8800 West Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Breast Care Center

(414) 805-4950

Cancer Center - Froedtert West Bend Hospital

(262) 836-7200

Established Patient Appointments

(414) 955-1453

New Patient Appointments

(414) 805-0505

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

Benign Breast Diseases
Breast Cancer
High-Risk Breast Disease
Genetic Variants

Treatments and Services

Breast Surgery
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
Axillary Surgery
Virtual Visit
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excisional Biopsy (Breast)
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM)
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

Patients Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult

Languages

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital – Menomonee Falls
Froedtert West Bend Hospital – West Bend

Board Certifications

Surgery

Clinic Locations

Breast Care Center - Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

8800 West Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(866) 680-0505
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Cancer Center - Froedtert West Bend Hospital

3200 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 836-7200
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Biography

Dr. Patten is a breast surgical oncologist whose clinical focus consists of caring for patients with breast cancer, benign breast diseases, and those who are at high risk for developing breast cancer. She utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach in order to deliver a personalized care plan tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Patten not only offers available clinical trial opportunities to her patients but she also incorporates the latest surgical technology and techniques in her practice.

Dr. Patten’s research interests include breast disease clinical outcomes and developing innovative techniques and curriculum involved with student education.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2006-2010)
General Surgery Residency - Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee, WI (2010-2015)
Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship - Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC (2015-2016)