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Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD

General Surgery*
3.9 (25)
Map Pin Small Lewiston, ME
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD

Dr. Lisa Rutstein, MD is a Surgeon in Lewiston, ME. They specialize in General Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS and is affiliated with Redington-Fairview General Hospital, Central Maine Medical Center and Rumford Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rutstein an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Rutstein works at Practice in Lewiston, ME with other offices in Portland, ME and Topsham, ME. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rutstein's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Central Maine Urology Center
    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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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 28 years of experience
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    • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS
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    • General Surgery
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