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Caitlin Polistena, MD, General Surgery, Chelmsford, MA

CaitlinPolistenaMD

General Surgery Chelmsford, MA

Bariatric Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

    21 Village Square
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
    Phone+1 978-995-3292
    Fax+1 978-677-7339

Summary

  • Caitlin Polistena, MD is a board certified surgeon with an interest in weight loss surgery, hernia surgery, and surgery for the treatment of acid reflux. She has advanced training in laparoscopic weight loss surgery, as well as other surgeries of the foregut including Nissen fundoplication for acid reflux and Heller myotomy for achalasia. In addition to foregut surgery, Dr. Polistena is skilled in the treatment of various types of hernia including those of the groin (inguinal, femoral), abdominal wall (umbilical, ventral), and diaphram (hiatal or paraesophageal).

    Dr. Polistena received her undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College in 2007 and her medical degree from New York Medical College in 2014. She completed surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY in 2019 and went on to complete a minimally invasive and bariatric surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2014 - 2019
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery