About Catherine Pesce, MD

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.

My endeavor

My endeavor is to provide the best patient care that I can and to always strive to do better.

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Care philosophy

I believe it’s important to listen to patients and trust that they know their bodies. A strong doctor-patient relationship built on trust helps people feel heard and supported, which often improves outcomes.

Overview

  • Gender Female

Conditions treated (3)

  • Non-cancerous (benign) breast disease
  • High-risk breast lesions
  • Breast cancer

Procedures performed (9)

  • Oncoplastic breast surgery
  • Hidden scar technique excisional biopsy
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM)
  • Breast conservation surgery/lumpectomy
  • Sentinel node biopsy
  • Skin sparing mastectomy
  • Axillary lymph node dissection
  • Breast disease/cancer management
  • Benign breast procedures
Endeavor Health Medical Group
777 Park Ave. West, Suite B400
Highland Park, IL 60035-2433
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Suite 1155
Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Medical School
  • 2005
    Rush University Medical College
Residencies
  • 2011
    General Surgery
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowships
  • 2012
    Breast Surgery
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Board certifications
  • 2013
    Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
Reviews (266)
March 17, 2026
Dr.Pesce is amazing! Her expertise, advice, and empathy made a very difficult time in my life so much more manageable.
March 17, 2026
Love Dr Pesce - she is personable and caring. Highly recommend her.
March 16, 2026
Outstanding care alongside genuine concern.
March 13, 2026
Dr Pesce is an amazing doctor and a person. Her bedside manners are excellent, she is very knowledgeable and professional
March 13, 2026
Dr Pesce is one the most caring and compassionate doctors that I have ever seen & worked with. She is thorough and answers all of my questions. I never feel rushed to end my appointment. I will definitely be recommending her to any of my friends and family who may be facing breast cancer. She is the best!
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March 13, 2026
Dr. Pesce is an amazing physician. She is warm and caring. I think so highly of her.
March 12, 2026
During my visit, I had an exceptional experience. My physician and staff provided professional care, very positive, encouraging and supportive. My questions were answered and all options for future care explained. I highly recommend!
March 10, 2026
She is compassionate ad thorough.
March 8, 2026
Dr. Pesce is knowledgeable, caring, easy to talk to and a very good surgeon. I trust her and feel at ease when I am in her office.
March 8, 2026
My Doctor is very good, she's well educated and compassionate along with her staff they are all comforting and understanding they care and are all very nice
March 6, 2026
Dr. Pesce provides exceptional care. She has the rare combination of expertise, skill, and caring for her patients.
March 5, 2026
Kind, attentive, informative
March 1, 2026
Dr. Pesce is such a wonderful and caring doctor. She is skilled and has the best rapport with her patients. She treats me like a friend or family. I have complete confidence in her expertise. I feel very lucky to have her as my surgeon!
February 26, 2026
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Pesce and the entire Kellogg Cancer Center. I feel like my team gives me their best care. And they do care.
February 24, 2026
Dr.Pesce saw me within a week for my issue. I appreciated her prompt handling and she was very thorough and wonderful.
February 23, 2026
Excellent doctor. Kind, caring & professional
February 23, 2026
Dr. Pesce is friendly and attentive.
February 22, 2026
I was so very grateful to meet Dr. Pesce!!! She made me feel so comfortable and confident for my treatment options.
February 18, 2026
Dr. Pesce is a rock star. I've been seeing her for about 9 years. She's consistently kind, professional, and caring. One of the best doctors I've ever had.
February 18, 2026
Dr. Pesce always comes in with a smile. She is very easy to talk to and gives you plenty of time for questions. My surgeries with Dr. Pesce went without a hitch. She is an excellent surgeon. I highly recommend her.
February 17, 2026
Love the office and staff
February 14, 2026
Excellent practitioner!!!!
February 7, 2026
Dr. Pesce was extremely nice! She explained all of my surgery options thoroughly, and made me very comfortable with my decision. I know I am in good hands!
February 6, 2026
Dr. Pesce is a top breast cancer surgeon. Talented, knowledgeable, empathetic with excellent communication skills. Highly recommend her!!!!@
February 5, 2026
She is such a wonderful doctor. She listens and explains everything so that I understand.
February 5, 2026
I really admire and feel comfortable with Dr. Pesce. She is caring and informative.
February 4, 2026
Dr. Pesce is a very capable and kind doctor. I trust her & have confidence in her care and instructions. Dr. Pesce made time to see me when she had just returned from vacation. At a very upsetting time in my cancer journey, she was quick to care for me and showed me compassion. Something my Endeavor Plastic surgeon did not show me.
February 3, 2026
She is a very great and Kind doctor god bless her.
February 3, 2026
Dr. Pesce is very welcoming, personable and kind. She listens carefully, quickly puts you at ease and is thorough in her examination.
February 1, 2026
Very thorough and personable. Answered my questions.
January 30, 2026
I am grateful for your exceptional care and dedication for patient well being. Thank you for being an amazing doctor!
January 30, 2026
I am always happy to see this Dr. She is very kind and I was so blessed to have her as my surgeon.
January 28, 2026
Dr Pesce was very caring, kind and informative. She must see so many patients a year but she made me feel as though I was her only patient. Her nurse was also extremely professional and empathetic.
January 28, 2026
Dr. Catherine Pesce consistently provides high quality care, expertise explaining procedures and treatment options, she approaches my care with compassion, collaborates among the team, and her commitment to follow-up care and ongoing support is truly valued.
January 26, 2026
She was very informative, compassionate and caring with sincerity
January 26, 2026
Dr. Pesce is fabulous. Caring, knowledgeable, professional and a lovely person!
January 20, 2026
Dr. Pesce's the best. She is cheerful, informative and professional. I am glad she is my breast surgeon.
January 20, 2026
Dr. Pesce is amazing! I highly recommend her as a surgeon/doctor
January 16, 2026
Dr. Pesche is amazing. She is one of the few doctors who takes the time to connect with me, listen to all my concerns, and make sure they are fully addressed during my appointment. She is kind, empathetic, and exceptionally knowledgeable. She gave several options for care and treatment and made sure I was comfortable with the plan. I'm so grateful to be one of her patients.
January 16, 2026
Prepared and thorough
January 16, 2026
Dr was professional, knowledgeable, and kind.
January 16, 2026
Dr Pesce always make me feel comfortable and reassuring
January 14, 2026
Dr. Pesce and her staff are wonderful.
January 14, 2026
Wonderful doctor. Helpful . Thoughtful kind and professional.
January 13, 2026
Dr, Pesce is such a caring doctor, extremely personable and wonderful at detailing results and giving thorough exams. My experience with breast cancer was made so much better having her as my surgeon.
January 6, 2026
I was treated with care and the whole medical staff was patient, caring and compassionate.
January 6, 2026
Dr Pesce is one of the best Drs I have met and I work in healthcare. She is very professional, compassionate and has really good listening skills.
January 3, 2026
Dr. Pesce is an excellent doctor! She is extremely knowledgeable and provides excellent care! She is able to answer all of my questions and she puts me completely at ease. I am so lucky to be a patient of Dr. Pesce.
December 30, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a wonderful medical professional who made me feel at ease from the moment she walked into the exam room. She answered all my questions, made recommendations that I was looking for, and put my mind at ease by agreeing to see me every year going forward. I totally trust her as my breast care professional. So thankful I made that appointment!
December 24, 2025
Great and caring staff
December 23, 2025
Dr Pesce is very professional and kind. She listens and provides great care. Would recommend her to anyone of my friends if they needed breast surgery!
December 23, 2025
The doctor is a consummate professional Caring and always asking if I have questions and taking the time to explain an answer in detail. I feel very comforted and very honored that I have this doctor.
December 23, 2025
Dr. Pesce and her staff are amazing
December 23, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a caring doctor. She doesn't rush you and answers all of your questions.
December 21, 2025
Dr. Pesce is one in a million. I'm so lucky I found her. She has a special gift for being a doctor/surgeon. She has compassion for handling difficult subject matter. The best!
December 19, 2025
Love Dr Pesce!
December 18, 2025
Friendly, efficient and caring.
December 18, 2025
Since I had a test and an appointment with Dr. Pesce which were scheduled an hour and a half apart, she was kindly able to take me a bit sooner than my second appointment.
December 15, 2025
Dr. Pesce is kind, compassionate and gentle. She explains things clearly and in a way you can understand.
December 12, 2025
Dr Pesce is warm and Kind, she always listens and genuinely cares about what you have to say
December 9, 2025
Catherine Pesce is a Blessing to have as my oncologist. Catherine shows warmth, pays attention to my concerns[…] I thank her for being who she is! […]
December 9, 2025
Dr Pesce is so sweet.
December 9, 2025
Very pleased with care from Dr Pesce.
December 7, 2025
Dr. Pesce is kind and knowledgeable.
December 6, 2025
I saw Dr. Pesce at [...]. She was kind, compassionate, and so patient. She explained the entire procedure in detail which brought me great comfort. I would highly recommend Dr. Pesce to anyone going through this very stressful situation.
December 2, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a very empathetic doctor. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and is not dismissal of my issues. Moreover, she is very thoughtful in her approach and I feel she uses her best knowledge and judgement in managing my condition.
November 29, 2025
Dr. Pesce is absolutely the very best doctor possible. I am beyond grateful to have such a kind, caring and compassionate Dr who truly cares about my overall health.
November 27, 2025
I don't think anyone could be better!
November 26, 2025
I was very comfortable with the entire team. The communication was exceptional. I feel I am in good hands.
November 25, 2025
Everyone was very accommodating and made me feel welcome.
November 25, 2025
Wonderful kind caring people! They made me feel much better. I feel very confident in the plan of care Dr Pesce has given me.
November 23, 2025
I am absolutely grateful to Dr. Pesce for saving my life. She is wonderful surgent and very nice person. You can trust her from the first time you meet her. Many thanks to Dr. Pesce from me and my family.
November 21, 2025
She is very nice and informative.
November 21, 2025
Fabulous,caring of Dr. Pesce
November 18, 2025
She is a great doctor
November 16, 2025
Dr. Pesche was very informed about my medical history when she walked in and was a clear, friendly communicator about my treatment options. I appreciated her bedside manner and forthrightness. I will be planning surgery with her.
November 12, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a fantastic surgeon as she did my breast cancer procedure 6 years ago. I continue to see here annually. She has compassion and she is a credit to her profession.
November 11, 2025
My care provider is the best.
November 11, 2025
Dr. Pesce was amazing. Her bedside manner was kind and caring and the time she took to explain my options was very thorough. She put my mind at ease about very difficult decisions I will need to make about treatment options.
November 8, 2025
Dr. Pesce is an excellent doctor - compassionate and very thorough.
November 7, 2025
Dr P is the absolute best! She is a highly valuable asset to the Endeavor brand! Her bedside manner and her surgical skills are second to none. Rare to be top notch in both! Love her!
November 7, 2025
Dr Pesce is an excellent doctor. She's empathetic, honest, and takes the time to hear your concerns.
November 6, 2025
Excellent physician!
November 4, 2025
Caring, personable, approachable. Dr. Pesce establishes rapport, is clear about her findings, and makes me feel heard.
November 4, 2025
Dr. Pesce provided excellent care. I always feel well taken care of by her.
November 1, 2025
She was wonderful - great bedside manner, caring, explained treatment plan
October 31, 2025
Excellent!! I wish all Drs offices were run this efficiently
October 26, 2025
Excellent physician. Great care very knowledgable.
October 24, 2025
Dr Peche is a kind understanding and compassionate doctor. I highly recommend her
October 24, 2025
Dr Pesce is an excellent and caring doctor.
October 23, 2025
My care provider is VERY EFFICIENT with my care
October 23, 2025
Superior in all ways for Dr and staff.
October 20, 2025
Dr. Pesce is professional, yet personable and continues to exude the right amount of confidence.
October 19, 2025
Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Pesce is always kind, warm, and empathetic.
October 18, 2025
Dr. Pesce is outstanding. Trust her with everything. She truly cares!
October 17, 2025
Dr Pesce is amazing. Her kindness, concern, attention provide such a comfort. My issue fortunately is minor. She still knows who I am and is invested in making sure I'm OK. Grateful to have her in my corner!
October 14, 2025
She's just very positive and encouraging.
October 14, 2025
I would like to think Dr. Ali for his very professional, educational and thoughtful care that he provided me in my shoulder.
October 12, 2025
Dr Pesce is a rockstar!! I love her & owe her my life. She is kind, patient, professional, super intelligent, & only wants the best for my health. I am privileged to be her patient & feel so confident in my care I received from her.
October 10, 2025
I had a great experience at this office. My ABUS nurse could not have been nicer, as was Dr. Pesce.
October 7, 2025
Dr. Pesce is wonderful. She is easy to talk to, answers all my questions, has a great staff AND is an amazing surgeon. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have her on my "team".
October 5, 2025
Warm, kind, professional and instilled confidence. Put me at ease. Provided a clear, concise plan of action.
October 4, 2025
She is amazing and easy to talk to.
October 4, 2025
Dr Pesce is an excellent doctor and very thorough.
September 30, 2025
Dr Pesce is the most amazing doctor I have ever experienced! She is truly exceptional and a diamond in the rough. Not only is she a fantastic diagnostician and surgeon, but her aftercare is so conscientious and thorough. She doesn't miss a beat! I sing her praises to everyone I know. Endeavor is so lucky to have a doctor like Dr Pesce on their staff.
September 29, 2025
Dr. Pesce is kind, very smart, interested, a great listener, and a clear and honest advisor !!! I would recommend her to all !!!
September 23, 2025
Dr. Pesce immediately makes you feel comfortable and you know you will be well taken care of. She expresses empathy, is very knowledgeable, listens to your questions, and genuinely cares.
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September 23, 2025
Takes the time to listen to and answer my questions, including explaining the why.
September 21, 2025
Dr. Peace is so welcoming. Love spending time with her. Feel very confident of her care for me.
September 19, 2025
Dr. Pesce is extremely knowledgeable and caring. A great combination. I am forever grateful for her empathy & wonderful bedside manner thru my cancer journey.
September 15, 2025
Five Star Care. I would recommend Endeavor Health to everyone.
September 14, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the most outstanding physician. I feel lucky to have had her support through the last three years.
September 12, 2025
Dr Pesce & her team are outstanding!!!!
September 10, 2025
I absolutely love. Dr. Pesce
September 9, 2025
Dr Pesce is compassionate and takes time to explain medical issues. She treats you as a person not just a patient!
September 8, 2025
I would recommend Dr Pesce to my friends & family 1000%. She Is Kind, compassionate and VERY knowledgeable. She takes the time to explain things and answers all of my questions in a way that I fully understand.
September 5, 2025
I absolutely love Dr. Pesce! Kind, gentle, honest, supportive! Had a lumpectomy in 2021 my scar is almost minimal and is beautiful! Can't believe with all prayers I will miss her after my last appointment (5years) in 2026!!! Sadly but happily have referred 2 people to her in these 4 years. With nothing but good stories from the as well. Blessed I was referred to her!
September 5, 2025
Showed great compassion Very knowledgeable
September 2, 2025
Brilliant, thorough and always greets me with a smile. Dr. Pesce takes time to listen and always helps with any questions or worries I might have. She a makes me feel like I'm with a friend, who also happens to be my Physician.
August 28, 2025
Dr. Pesce is wonderful. She listens carefully and shows empathy and understanding. My surgery had zero complications. The medical and cosmetic results were also great.
August 24, 2025
Very pleased with everything
August 23, 2025
I have always been very happy with your staff
August 22, 2025
Dr Pesce is the best! Caring, patient, competent, personable
August 22, 2025
Dr. Pesce is my favorite doctor for so many reasons. Her professionalism is even more appealing as she explains things in terms I understand, quickly and to the point. She answers my questions to put my mind at ease and always asks if I have any questions. I feel she truly cares.
August 21, 2025
Catherine Pesce is wonderful. Very knowledgeable, talented breast surgeon, and the best bedside manner!
August 20, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a gem! She is always cordial, upbeat and warm. She shows genuine concern and takes care in monitoring me.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the best! Kind and very knowledgeable!
August 19, 2025
Always extremely kind and attempt to meet my needs.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Pesce is an extremely attentive and thorough surgeon. I feel very lucky to have her as my doctor!
August 17, 2025
Excellent consult - got us right in as my daughter was leaving soon to go out of the country for a Master's Program. She was kind, helpful and made us feel at ease with the diagnosis.
August 15, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a exceptional doctor; informative, warm, respectful, reassuring in each follow up exam,. I am fully confident in her care.
August 14, 2025
An excellent and caring surgeon!
August 12, 2025
Your organization is incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Pesce as part of your staff!
August 10, 2025
Dr Pesche was amazing! She was very professional and compassionate. She really took her time to explain. I can tell she really cares about her patients.
August 10, 2025
Always focused on the patient and engaged in the appointment. She is well prepared in history and why you are there
August 9, 2025
I went into my appointment feeling very anxious, and Dr. Pesce immediately put me at ease. She had clearly taken the time to review my case and was fully prepared to discuss my medical history and concerns. She answered every question with patience, compassion, and a depth of expertise that inspired trust. She helped me make an informed decision based on data, and I left feeling reassured and confident about my upcoming procedure. My only regret is not seeing her sooner-what a truly exceptional doctor.
August 8, 2025
Wonderful service all around
August 6, 2025
Dr. Pesce was wonderful-such good bedside manner as she listened, was empathetic, caring and flexible. Pleasure meeting her!
August 2, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the best breast surgeon in Chicago.
July 27, 2025
Very good rapport with her patient's
July 25, 2025
Dr. Pesce gives her full attention to my concerns, is supportive, and professional.
July 22, 2025
Dr. Pesce and her staff are very caring, kind, professional and provide top quality care.
July 22, 2025
I always am welcomed by smiles and I feel glad that I am there
July 20, 2025
She is wonderful! Very kind!
July 17, 2025
Dr. Pesche is very very accommodating and compassionate about her patient.
July 16, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the best! She is thorough and very professional! She is a good listener and gives honest advice.
July 15, 2025
Dr. P. Is a person of high standards and has a wonderful caring attitude.
July 13, 2025
Always professional, kind, patient, and calming. Excellent patient care!
July 8, 2025
Good
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July 8, 2025
Dr and her staff are kind, Friendly, and efficient.
July 4, 2025
Excellent care from Dr. Pesce as always
July 4, 2025
Kind and pleasant
July 3, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the most compassionate physician I've ever encountered.
July 2, 2025
Dr. Pesce is very positive and projects professionalism.
July 1, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the best! Somehow her optimism and positive attitude coupled with her commitment to follow-up appointments has made the diagnosis of breast cancer far less daunting. I truly appreciate her care.
June 30, 2025
Dr Pesce really took the time to clearly explain all of my care options and the tools available to me. What stood out most was how attentively she listened to all of my questions and concerns-I never felt rushed or unheard. It truly made a difference in my comfort and confidence moving forward.
June 28, 2025
Very efficient
June 26, 2025
Dr. Pesche was very kind and extremely thorough in explaining procedures and options.
June 25, 2025
Went well.
June 24, 2025
Dr Pesce is the best!
June 23, 2025
Try to help me
June 23, 2025
Dr. Pesce is one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is truly concerned with your feelings and always pleasant to work with. She caught my cancer when the mammogram didn't.
June 22, 2025
I love Dr Pesce!! She is the best!!
June 20, 2025
I was treated with courtesy and respect. I was asked about my thoughts for further follow up, so I felt respected. My time was honored by not being kept waiting.
June 20, 2025
I have utmost faith in Dr. Pesce for her honesty and caring about me as her patient.
June 20, 2025
Dr.Pesce is kind, compassionate & a great doctor.
June 20, 2025
Dr. Pesce is amazing. Very professional and kind. Excellent surgeon.
June 20, 2025
Dr. Pesce is awesome, the best. I think she saved my life with her surgical skills and compassion. I give her my highest recommendation.
June 19, 2025
Dr Pesce's bedside manner and surgical skills are second to none. She is an incredible asset to the Endeavor brand. Do whatever you have to in order to keep her happy!
June 18, 2025
My Breast Surgeon has the best "bed side" manner. The ability to to put you at easewith the sense that everything is going to be ok in her care.
June 16, 2025
100%. The best
June 16, 2025
Dr. Pesce is amazing. In addition to being an excellent surgeon, she is patient and compassionate and spends the time necessary to answer all of my questions so that I am comfortable making decisions and understanding my treatment and procedures. I highly recommend her.
June 15, 2025
Dr. Pesce is great! She is kind, professional, easy to communicate with, thorough, and always take time to address any concerns.
June 15, 2025
Dr. Catherine Pesce is a wonderful doctor. She listens well and doesn't rush, gives good advice and Is very kind.
June 15, 2025
She's the best! So glad she did my breast surgery.
June 13, 2025
Exvellent
June 13, 2025
Staff and Dr were excellent.
June 10, 2025
She is a wonderful human being and a great doctor.
June 10, 2025
Dr. Pesce is in a class by herselfbetter than first class! She's the best in every aspect possible.
June 10, 2025
Dr. Pesce put me at ease as soon as she walked in the door.
June 5, 2025
Dr. Pesce is an incredible doctor! She is so knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner. She is a great listener and knows everything that has to do with my condition and treatment plan.
June 5, 2025
Catherine Peche has a winsome personality that makes consulting her fun.
June 4, 2025
Excellent, professional, compassionate
June 4, 2025
Dr Pesce is an amazing person and doctor. I feel lucky to have her
June 1, 2025
She is cheerful, compassionate, skilled, informative and would be highly recommended.
June 1, 2025
Dr. Pesce is very caring, friendly and helpful!
May 30, 2025
My Doctor Pesce is very smart and well educated she is very experienced and knows what she's doing I highly recommend her
May 29, 2025
She is awesome and so is her team. They are always very helpful and have positive attitudes with big smiles. Coming into my appointments I feels anxious, but once I leave, I feel very comfortable with all my questions answered. I feel really blessed to have them as a part of my health care providers.
May 27, 2025
I feel very confident with care I receeive
May 24, 2025
Thorough and pleasant visit All questions answered Very efficient visit
May 23, 2025
Couldn't ask for a better experience. Dr Pesce and colleagues are so kind and professional.
May 23, 2025
I adore. Dr.Pesche! Shes brilliant and at the same time, she's very empathetic and kind
May 20, 2025
A good listener and very caring.
May 20, 2025
"Very good" is a mediocre term to describe Catherine Pesce. "EXCELENT" Is even inadequate. I know, without a doubt, I had the best care possible. She gave me courage to do what I had to do. She's well known and well regarded for her surgery skills. I was REALLY lucky to have her operate. She's wonderful., and so is her staff.
May 20, 2025
Outstanding Dr. Pesce!!!
May 19, 2025
Dr.Pesce was thorough in explaining the treatment process, answered all my questions, which made me feel very confident. By the end of the visit, I felt reassured and well informed.
May 17, 2025
Dr. Pesce is wonderful. She listens, ease in communicating and provides excellent care.
May 17, 2025
Fenomenal stuff, very friendly environment Great care
May 16, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the best! She listens, she cares and she is professional!
May 15, 2025
She's wonderful! Has been for the 5 years I've been with her!!
May 10, 2025
She's simply the best
May 8, 2025
STELLAR clinician.Artist with a scalpel.Compassionate.Good listener.
May 3, 2025
I feel very comfortable after my visit. I feel that Doctor will take a very good care of me - during my surgery and after.
May 3, 2025
Wonderful doctor very kind respectful of my time. I have total confidence in her
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April 29, 2025
Dr. Pesce is a highly skilled surgeon, & has an outstanding bedside manner.
April 25, 2025
Dr. Pesce put me at ease about the surgery, explaining everything and giving me plenty of time to ask questions. She was extremely comforting too, which I very much appreciated.
April 25, 2025
Dr Pesche is skilled and sensitive, well-informed and responsive.
April 24, 2025
Terrific doctor
April 23, 2025
Dr. Pesce and her staff are professional and caring. They are very knowledgeable and willing to help make you feel cared for.
April 22, 2025
Dr Pesce and her staff are all wonderful
April 22, 2025
Very caring about my health
April 21, 2025
I just love Dr. Catherine Pesce.Intelligent-warm-embracing-intuitive and so very kindShe helped me figure out my procedure for my breast cancer/ single mastectomy.She treated me like her sister"just like she said to me"God Bless this woman-wife-mother and AMAZING surgeon
April 18, 2025
Always kind, compassionate, takes time to answer my questions. Very pleased.
April 18, 2025
This practice is the best I've ever seen! They are professional and kind. They message back when you have a question.,quickly! So unlike other doctors. They help you easily make future appointments. They are what every doctor should aim to do!
April 14, 2025
Dr. Pesce and the staff at Highland Park mammography are simply wonderful.
April 11, 2025
Dr Pesce is fantastic. She is kind, shows genuine concern, and very skilled. I felt 110% confident in my decision to select her as my breast surgeon.
April 10, 2025
Very caring doctors
April 5, 2025
Dr Pesce is an amazing person. I trust her judgment implicitly.
April 4, 2025
I highly respect Dr. Pesce. I am glad she is my surgeon. She has a warm and welcoming bed-side manner. She treats me with care and kindness.
April 2, 2025
Dr Pesche listens to all my concerns very carefully. I never feel rushed through my visit.
April 1, 2025
The personal contact with Dr. Pesce was greatly appreciated sling with how she gathered my information, shared information, provided explanations, and took it a step further by ordering the MRI. I also have to compliment her eye contact. Refreshing.
March 27, 2025
Very warm and humane
March 23, 2025
Dr. Pesce is awesome
March 23, 2025
Dr Pesce was fantastic. I was so impressed with her confidence and knowledge. She was so kind and pleasant to talk to. She immediately put me at ease which allowed me to ask questions. She took her time explaining all my options. I am so glad I went to her for a consultation. Having a caring provider definitely helps decrease my anxiety during a stressful time.
March 21, 2025
Dr Pesce is wonderful. Very thorough and compassionate. Highly recommended.
March 21, 2025
Dr. Pesch is a wonderful doctor! Very knowledgeable and caring! I am grateful for her care.
March 19, 2025
Very professional.
March 18, 2025
The care provider was extremely attentive to my concerns and made sure that my fears were disolved.
March 14, 2025
Dr. Pesce is top notch. She has been wonderful throughout my cancer journey. Dr. Pesce showed tremendous empathy, knowledge & wisdom, letting me share any concerns & providing guidance. I couldn't have asked for a better Dr!
March 14, 2025
Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, competent
March 11, 2025
Kind and professional
March 11, 2025
Extremely knowledgeable; listened to my questions and provided clear guidance; highly professional and empathetic
March 6, 2025
I couldn' be more pleased with my selection of a breast surgeon. Dr. Pesce is extremely comforting for a very serious experience.
March 6, 2025
She's been wonderful to me
March 4, 2025
Excellent provider!!!!
March 3, 2025
Dr. Pesce Is a very caring and empathetic doctor. She listens to my concerns, and has always answered my questions or messages, even when they're not related to my breast cancer.
March 3, 2025
Dr. Pesce is very professional and is very caring of my personal situation with both my husband and I battling cancer at this time.
March 1, 2025
Dr. Pesce was very compassionate and made it easy to understand my options
February 21, 2025
Love my surgeon. She's wonderful.
February 21, 2025
I was very impressed with the Dr's and their staff
February 16, 2025
Superior care both in providing medical information, respect and gentle care, and skill as a surgeon;
February 16, 2025
Dr Pesce is the BEST of the BEST. She is an extremely valuable asset to the Endeavor brand!
February 15, 2025
Dr. Pesce is amazing!! Such a wonderful doctor - so caring and approachable.
February 15, 2025
She is very kind and extremely likeable.
February 14, 2025
Dr. Pesce is the best!
February 4, 2025
They're wonderful! The whole team, including scheduling was very helpful!
February 4, 2025
Dr Pesce is caring and compassionate.She is thorough and communicative.
January 31, 2025
She is an outstanding doctor. Smart, thorough, and compassionate.
January 31, 2025
I appreciate Dr. Pesce, she took good care of me through lumpectomy and current follow up.
January 30, 2025
I love Dr Pesce
January 26, 2025
Excellent, compassionate , knowledgeable.
January 24, 2025
Very focused and kind as are her staff support people
January 21, 2025
SHE WAS EFFICIENT AND TIMELY
January 21, 2025
Dr. Pesce is absolutely amazing
January 21, 2025
She was very thorough and honest when explaining options and reviewing the plan of care
January 21, 2025
All aspects of this appointment were done well. No complaints to make-only compliments.
January 20, 2025
Dr. Pesce has a great bedside manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind and caring.
January 19, 2025
Dr Pesce is an angel. She called personally with results, and explained everything to me
January 18, 2025
Dr Pesce is always attentive and caring. I would recommend her to anyone.
January 18, 2025
Excellent - professional knowledgeable
January 14, 2025
Everyone was very helpful and very nice
January 14, 2025
Fantastic care
January 11, 2025
LOVE Dr. Pesce!!! Terrific staff too!
January 4, 2025
I love Dr. Pesce!
January 3, 2025
Excellent care.
January 3, 2025
She's awesome very informative of my health and my well being . It's always a pleasure to see her bubbly smile
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As the saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. That was Beth Taylor’s reasoning when she decided to take the High Risk Breast Evaluation at Endeavor Health.