Dr. Lynette Mendoza

Lynette Mendoza, MS, DO, FACS, FSSO, is a board-certified breast surgical oncologist, who served as Director of the Mercy Breast Program and Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology at Catholic Health Services at Mercy Medical Center. With fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology from Advocate Christ Medical Center and additional expertise in surgical critical care, Dr. Mendoza brings comprehensive surgical experience to the treatment of breast cancer, high-risk conditions, and benign breast disease.

Dr. Mendoza's academic background includes a Master of Science in Molecular and Developmental Biology from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency and surgical critical care fellowship at NYU Langone-Brooklyn.

Dr. Mendoza’s research focuses on improving breast cancer screening and outcomes in diverse urban communities. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Mendoza is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to all her patients.