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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD
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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lewiston, ME.
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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Lewiston, ME
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lewiston, ME.

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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lewiston, ME and has 28 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center and Rumford Hospital. At present, Dr. Rutstein received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Rutstein is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Port Placements or Replacements
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nipple Reconstruction
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Blue Choice-ME PPO
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    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Pathway-ME HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Hematology-oncology Associates
    12 High St Ste 205, Lewiston, ME 04240
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 795-2935
  2. 2 The Maine Surgical Care Group
    887 Congress St Ste 400, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 774-6368
  3. 3 Shields Imaging With Central Maine Health LLC
    105 Topsham Fair Mall Rd, Topsham, ME 04086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 798-6300

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rutstein
3.9
Based on 25 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 11, 2023
Excellent - Thorough - Precise- Very experienced - Terrific feedback and follow through - Outstanding oncology surgeon- Highly recommend her! I feel Very fortunate to have her as my surgeon - Wonderful Staff too!
James W Drummond — Dec 11, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rutstein's profile.

Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center and Rumford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Central Maine Medical Center

    300 Main St, Lewiston, ME

  • Rumford Hospital

    420 Franklin St, Rumford, ME