Caitlin R. Patten, MD, FACS

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Associate Professor
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Cancer Center - Froedtert West Bend Hospital

About

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.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Surgery
Excisional Biopsy, Breast, and Axilla
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Benign Breast Disease
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Gene Mutations
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
HER2 Breast Cancer
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
Invasive Ductal Cancer
Invasive Lobular Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
Male Breast Cancer
Paget’s Disease of the Breast
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Locations

Breast Care Center - Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital Cancer Center - Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (2006-2010)

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee - General Surgery Residency - (2010-2015)

Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte - NC - Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship - (2015-2016)

Board Certifications

Surgery

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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I wouldn't want anyone else taking care of me.
So awesome so knowledgeable professional and kind ! So glad I chose her for my CA surgeon!
Always professional and caring!!!!
Dr. Kaitlyn is exceptional in every way. Although it took almost 2 months for me to get an appointment, I would wait a year in order to see her She is the smartest kindest doctor I have ever dealt with. She is so stinking smart. I adore her. She saved my life.
Dr Patten was incredible. She was thorough and kind. I didn't feel like a diagnosis but as a person who was navigating new health information. I am grateful to be under her care.
Dr Patten is the best! Highly recommend her! Staff is also great!
Dr. Patten was wonderful. She took time to explain everything to me and to answer my many questions. I am very confident in her and am very fortunate to have her on my team. I have had some questions since my appointment and the response time with MyChart has been great.
So informative, took time with me and very friendly. It was an excellent experience with all the people that worked with me.
Very thorough, explained the issues well.
The staff and Dr were so compassionate with me. I left feeling so much better than I went in.
Dr. Patten wasn't available in July, when I first was referred to a surgeon. She is well worth the wait. I refer to Dr. Patten and all the associated medical staff as my A Team.
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