La Dra. Christine V. Pestana es oncocirujana subespecializada en el seno, de Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute y de Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, ambos parte de Baptist Health en Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Se especializa en el tratamiento quirúrgico de afecciones y neoplasias malignas del seno en un contexto multidisciplinario. Entre sus intereses se encuentran la reconstrucción oncoplástica del seno, la estética mamaria, las modificaciones de mastectomías, las pacientes que tienen un riesgo elevado de contraer cáncer de seno y las mujeres jóvenes con cáncer de seno.
Antes de incorporarse a Lynn Cancer Institute y a Lynn Women's Health & Wellness Institute, la Dra. Pestana fue profesora asistente de cirugía en Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Facultad de Medicina de Wake Forest University.
Cursó sus estudios de medicina en la Facultad de Medicina de Temple University. Se desempeñó como jefa de residentes de cirugía en Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center y realizó una subespecialización intensiva en cirugía general en dicha institución. Además, realizó una subespecialización en oncocirugía del seno en Carolina Medical Center. Posee un certificado de especialidad de la American Board of Surgery (Junta Estadounidense de Cirugía).
Está afiliada a varias organizaciones profesionales. Ha publicado numerosos artículos científicos en revistas médicas con revisión científica externa y ha presentado trabajos científicos en simposios profesionales.
Para impulsar el avance en el campo de la atención oncológica, colabora con un equipo multidisciplinario y lleva a cabo investigaciones clínicas y traslacionales. Tiene el compromiso de brindar atención compasiva y pericia quirúrgica a las pacientes con cáncer de seno, y de explorar diferentes maneras para mejorar la atención oncológica en su población de pacientes y más allá.
La Dra. Pestana habla inglés y español con fluidez. En su tiempo libre, le gusta estar en familia y disfruta jugar al tenis, salir a correr, viajar, pasear en barco y pescar en alta mar.
Sexo
Femenino
Idioma
Español
Inglés
Grupos de edad que atiende
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Afiliaciones a hospitales
Bethesda Hospital
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Educación y entrenamiento
Entrenamientos
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
Certificaciones
Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery, 2022
La Calificación de Satisfacción del Paciente es un promedio de todas las respuestas a las preguntas relacionadas con los proveedores de atención que se muestran a continuación de nuestra Encuesta de Satisfacción del Paciente de Press Ganey, reconocida a nivel nacional. Los pacientes que reciben tratamiento en entornos ambulatorios u hospitalarios pueden recibir encuestas diferentes y el volumen de respuestas variará según la pregunta.
4.9 / 5
227 Calificaciones, 72 Opiniones
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Provider explained things clearly
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Provider showed concern
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Provider included you in decisions
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Provider discussed treatment options
07/22/2026
Dr. Pestana is truly amazing. She takes the time to listen, thoroughly explains everything, and shows genuine empathy and compassion. Her bedside manner is exceptional, and she always makes you feel heard and cared for. She is truly one of a kind!
07/16/2026
The doctor's explanations were broken down so my family members and myself could understand my diagnosis and treatment plan. Her thoughtfulness and care about was evident throughout the entire consultation.
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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