Catherine Pesce
Elite in Breast Cancer

Dr. Catherine Pesce

General Surgery
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
777 Park Ave. West, Suite B400, 
Highland Park, IL 
Elite in Breast Cancer
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
777 Park Ave. West, Suite B400, 
Highland Park, IL 
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Overview

Catherine Pesce, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive surgical care for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition to her clinical role, she serves as Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of the Breast Surgical Program and Director of the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship. Dr. Pesce prioritizes listening, trust and cosmetic outcomes, guiding patients with compassion and clinical excellence through every stage of care.

Dr. Pesce is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 42 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Breast Cancer.

Graduate Institution
Rush University Medical College, 2005
Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2011
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Breast Surgery, 2012
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
777 Park Ave. West, Suite B400, Highland Park, IL 60035
Call: 847-570-1700
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Suite 1155, Evanston, IL 60201
Call: 847-570-1700

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3

46 Total Publications

ASO Visual Abstract: Analysis of the 2024 Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match: Survey of Applicants and Program Directors' Preferences Regarding In-Person Versus Virtual Interviews.
ASO Visual Abstract: Analysis of the 2024 Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match: Survey of Applicants and Program Directors' Preferences Regarding In-Person Versus Virtual Interviews.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: September 10, 2025
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