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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD
General Surgery* Age 56
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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a General Surgeon in Lewiston, ME.
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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Lewiston, ME
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a General Surgeon in Lewiston, ME.

About

Dr. Rutstein graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS. Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a General Surgeon in Lewiston, ME and has 29 years experience. Dr. Rutstein currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center and Rumford Hospital. At present, Dr. Rutstein received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Rutstein's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rutstein accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
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 Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
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
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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
Hysterectomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nipple Reconstruction
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice-ME PPO
    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Maine HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Choice POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Open Choice PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    17 High St Ste 1A, Lewiston, ME 04240
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 786-1860
  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) 798-6321
  4. 4 Central Maine Urology Center
    12 High St Ste 205, Lewiston, ME 04240
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 795-2935

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4.0
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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May 07, 2025
Very experienced. Great bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and talks at your level. Goes above and beyond. She often calls me herself instead of having a RN call. Strong skill set.
— May 07, 2025
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS
    1996
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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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Central Maine Medical Center

    300 Main St, Lewiston, ME

  • Rumford Hospital

    420 Franklin St, Rumford, ME