Christine V. Pestana, M.D., is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, both part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. She specializes in the surgical management of breast disease and malignancy within a multidisciplinary context. Her interests include oncoplastic breast reconstruction, breast aesthetics, mastectomy modifications, patients at high risk for breast cancer, and young women with breast cancer.
Prior to joining Lynn Cancer Institute and Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, Dr. Pestana served as assistant professor of surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Dr. Pestana earned her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine. She served as chief surgical resident at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and completed a mastery of general surgery fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She also completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Carolina Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Pestana is a member of several professional organizations. She has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented scientific papers at professional symposiums.
To advance the field of cancer care, Dr. Pestana collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and conducts clinical and translational research. She is committed to providing compassionate care and surgical expertise to breast cancer patients and exploring ways to improve cancer care both within and beyond her immediate patient population.
Dr. Pestana is fluent in English and Spanish. When she is not treating patients, she spends time with her family and enjoys playing tennis, running, traveling, boating and deep-sea fishing.
Provider Gender
Female
Language
English
Spanish
Age Groups Seen
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Hospital Affiliations
Bethesda Hospital
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Education & Training
Education
Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2022
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Fellowship, Surgery (General Surgery), 2021
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2020
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Medical School, 2014
Certifications
Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery, 2022
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5
227 Ratings, 70 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
5.0
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
06/30/2026
Dr. Pestana is the most kind and compassionate doctor. She is also a super skilled surgeon! I have absolutely no scars on breast or armpit. Beautiful work.
06/15/2026
Dr Pestana was EXCELLENT so kind caring and understanding.
06/12/2026
She was very personable and caring.
06/09/2026
She is amazing !
05/20/2026
Excellent treat
05/17/2026
I was very impressed, as I was very worried and scared and everyone went out of their way to put me at ease. Thank you for that.
05/16/2026
I love Dr Pestana!
04/29/2026
The doctor was very compassionate person. Very human and humble.
04/29/2026
Dr Pestano WasExtremely cordial and receptive.
04/28/2026
Excellent communication with the Dr.
04/25/2026
Dr. Pestana is caring, wise, professional and I highly recommend her. Not only did she listen and care for me as a skilled doctor, she also listened to me as one woman to another woman! That is so important when dealing with breast cancer!
04/17/2026
I strongly recommend Dr. Pestana to anyone requiring breast surgery
04/11/2026
Dr. Pestana was very warm and considerate. She took time to speak with me and my care provider prior to this procedure.
04/09/2026
Dr Pestana was so kind & supportive. She gave me so much information & options.
04/08/2026
I have never had such a compassionate Dr EVER. When Dr Pestana came in I was already crying and she dropped everything to hug and continue hugging me. The sameAt the end of the visit. Her compassion,Empathy, and kindness was superior to that of any provider I hve ever had in my life.
03/27/2026
No issues at all
03/17/2026
I indicate for everyone you are very good professionals
03/02/2026
Dr. Pestano is the most caring and compassionate physician that I have been to in a very, very long time. She listened to me, went over my options with me, and gave me some good advice. I would 100%recommend her.
02/14/2026
Dr. Pestana was excellent in every way. Knowledgeable, organized, compassionate. Could not have been more pleased that I chose her for my surgeon.
02/04/2026
Dr. Pestana was very companionate and caring. She was knowledgable about my condition. She made me feel that she was concerned about my wellbeing and CA dx.
01/21/2026
Very caring, thorough and professional.
01/17/2026
Excellent
01/10/2026
Very compassionate
01/09/2026
I love her!
01/07/2026
So knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to speak with and to understand. She's the best
01/06/2026
Dr Pestana is PHENOMENIAL, What an amazing talented doctor, who I would highly recommend
01/03/2026
Dr. Peatna is very compassionate and made the entire process easier.
01/02/2026
Dr. Pestana is amazing and I absolutely love her! To me she is one of the best doctors and most comfortable doctors to speak to. The best there is!
12/30/2025
Dr Pestana is an exceptional physician. She is knowledgeable, patient and truly listens to her patient's. She took time to explain everything clearly and made me feel comfortable and respected throughout the visit. Her professionalism and compassion really stand out and I felt confident in the care I received I highly recommend Dr Pestano for anyone looking for caring and skilled doctor
12/21/2025
Dr. Pestana is above and beyond the most caring and attentive physician I've dealt with. She truly cares.
12/20/2025
One of the most caring doctors I've ever met! Compassionate, caring, and empathetic. My gyn recommended Dr. Pestana and she did not disappoint!
12/18/2025
She was wonderful. She took her time. Explained as much as she could considering this is the very. Beginning of my journey
12/13/2025
Dr Pestana was probably the best Dr I have ever seen. She was very warm friendly helpful knowledgeable & empathetic. I really liked her immediately!
12/11/2025
Extremely bright and knowledgeable
12/10/2025
Dr Pestana is the best!!
12/06/2025
Informative, caring, and overall very professional
12/01/2025
Dr.Pestana is a very caring and genuine person who listens, is knowledgeable and takes the time to answer all your questions. I'm very pleased with my visit with her!
11/14/2025
Very good experience
11/05/2025
Perfecto
10/30/2025
The doctor was really knowledgeable I had a good experience she's awesome
10/04/2025
I definitely would recommend her, but would have to preface that with my initial contact difficulty.
09/13/2025
Very caring.and extremely pleasant !
09/06/2025
Wonderful Doctor, extremely knowledgeable and professional.
08/26/2025
Fantastic experience!
08/19/2025
Dr Pastana was recommended to me and I'm so glad - I will definitely recommend her to others
08/14/2025
Dr Pestana is awesome
07/25/2025
The doctor Christine Pestana is amazing. She is very professional. She listen and cares her patients. She is very kind and courteous.
07/25/2025
Dr. Christine Pestana, MD is one of the kindest, most caring physicians I have ever met. She took her time and gave thorough explanations (including drawing charts and graphs) and answered my numerous questions. She was attentive, knowledgeable and professional. She made me feel like there was no rush- she wanted to make sure I knew exactly about my disease process. I would definitely recommend her. She is awesome!
07/14/2025
Dr Pastena is an excellent care giver.
07/09/2025
Would highly recommend. Dr Pestana was amazing. She listened to everything I said and was extremely informative.
06/26/2025
Dr. Pestana is the best!! Answers all questions and shows compassion and patience.
06/20/2025
Dr. Pestana was very kind to me. She's a great doctor.
06/19/2025
I received excellent care!
06/04/2025
Loved DR Pestano, she was very caring to my husband and I. She made us feel informed and cared for.
05/23/2025
Dr Christine Pestana was very caring with all of my concerns. She is a top notch surgeon who is very personable, compassionate, and understanding with all aspects of the breast cancer experience.
05/23/2025
I recommend Baptist Health and Wellness to all my friends
05/20/2025
Good experience
05/16/2025
She's one of the best physicians I have ever seen
04/30/2025
Very caring and compassionate.
03/14/2025
Good treatment and very concerned everyone
02/21/2025
Excelente el trato recibido , con un profesional ismo.y alto nivel acompa?ado de sensibilidad hacia la paciente
02/08/2025
Very understanding, very concise, great bedside manner and able to answer my questions even though I thought they might've been ridiculous. She assured me that ask anything that you need to ask nothing is ridiculous. Put me at ease and explained the procedure taking her time and not rushing through
01/29/2025
I will be sending everyone to the Pestana family.
01/27/2025
I would definitely recommend Dr Pestana - she listened to my concerns and advised me.
01/23/2025
She was amazing and so knowledgeable. To see her for my concern for the 1st time, she put me at ease.
01/22/2025
Very attentive and caring as this is a transition to a new doctor.
01/16/2025
Extremely open to discussion and personal perspectives
01/14/2025
Very good
12/21/2024
She was super sweet and professional. So happy to have her as my doctor
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