Dr. Catherine M. Marchetta grew up in Princeton, NJ and completed her Pediatrics residency training at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children’s Health in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. She earned her medical degree from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, NJ and her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA.

Before enrolling in medical school, Dr. Marchetta collaborated on clinical research for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at the University of Bologna and served as an AmeriCorps Community Health Volunteer at the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers. Dr. Marchetta has been an active member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for over 20 years. Since 2002, she has been attending Camp Oasis, volunteering as a counselor and now serving as a camp physician for this special, week-long summer camp for children diagnosed with IBD. She loves to see these extraordinary children building friendships and having fun despite the challenges they face due to their chronic illnesses.

Dr. Marchetta was an enthusiastic member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team at Wellesley College. She speaks English and Italian fluently. In her free time, she enjoys singing, traveling, being outdoors, baking, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She also loves exploring all of the delicious cuisine and live music that Nashville has to offer!