Caitlin R. Patten, MD, FACS

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Associate Professor
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Breast Care Center
Cancer Center - Froedtert West Bend Hospital
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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
Axillary Surgery
Breast Surgery
Excisional Biopsy (Breast)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM)
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

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

Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Locations

Breast Care Center -  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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Dr. Patten is amazing. She listens to her patients and provides suggestions or options. She takes any concerns you have to heart and searches to find the best solution. I would recommend Dr. Patten.
Very impressed with Dr. Patten and the entire staff. Nurse went above and beyond to make sure I had the information I needed.
Incredible practitioner. She was extremely thourough, kind, caring and professional. I wish all doctors treated their patients with this much TLC. I felt so taken care of and secure in her care plan. I truly cannot thank her enough for being who she is which is simply an amazing doctor.
Very professional clinic.
Dr. Patten is kind, caring, knowledgeable and an excellent surgeon. I would recommend her to anyone needing breast cancer surgery. I see her every year since my surgery in 2020. She Is always thorough and interested in ME.
Dr. Patton is just the kindest doctor that I have dealt with in a long time. She is so smart and she has taken what was the scariest time in my life and has made it tolerable, she has found a way to explain things so that I am calm and can accept what she tells me. She's just a wonderful physician and you're lucky to have her and I'm even more lucky to have her as my doctor.
Dr Patten showed so much compassion and was very detailed in her descriptions of my issues, decision areas and next steps. She was patient, kind and described things in a way that I could understand. I was really impressed
Dr. Catilin Patten is very caring and kind. She used a diagram to show me where my breast cancer Is located and the details of the removal.
All of our questions were answered. Doctor took the time to listen and answer all of our questions, we didn't feel rushed.
Experiencing a cancer diagnosis is unlike any other health issue I've had. It's unsettling and filled with unknowns. Dr. Patten treated my husband and me with kindness and respect while she walked us through the diagnosis and treatment protocols. She is extremely skilled and we left the consultation feeling like we were in the best hands. Thank you.
Very personable and professional. I have already recommended her and Froedert to my cousin for care.
Dr. Patten was informative and patient. Just struggling to schedule follow-up in a timely fashion.
Dr. Patten explained things to me more thoroughly, and in terms that I could understand, than anyone else has!
Will know more after my surgery. Hopeful I will be able to care for myself at home. Positive thoughts only
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