Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD

Thoracic Surgery ·

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Age 63

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Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Maywood, IL and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from University Of Sri Lanka in 1978 and specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.Read his story

Loyola Medicine

2160 S 1st Ave

Maywood, IL 60153

Contact Information

(888) 584-7888

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
MultiPlan
Sagamore Health Network
UnitedHealthCare

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Illinois

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Vigneswaran's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vigneswaran performs Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Vigneswaran performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers

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Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vigneswaran performs Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Vigneswaran performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers

Lung Surgery

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vigneswaran performs Lung Surgery more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Vigneswaran performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Vigneswaran's conditions and procedures:

Achalasia

Adenocarcinoma

Adult Small Cell Lung Cancer

Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open

Atrial Fibrillation

Benign Tumor

Breathing Disorders

Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma

Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Cancer

Carcinoma

Chest Wall Deformity

Chest Wall Mass

Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma

Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Cystic Fibrosis

Decortication and Pleurectomy

Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia

Emphysema

Empyema

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal Diseases

Esophageal Diverticulum

Esophageal Surgery

Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)

Esophagomyotomy

Esophagomyotomy With Robotic Assistance

Excessive Sweating

Excision of Esophageal Lesion

Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis

Heart Defect Repair

Heart Tumors, Malignant

Hernia

Hernia Repair

Hiatal Hernia

Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure

Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance

Lobectomy, Open

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant

Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open

Lung Removal, Open

Lung Surgery

Lung Transplant

Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision

Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance

Mediastinal Surgery

Mediastinal Tumors

Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant

Mediastinal Tumors, Not Specified as Malignant

Mesothelioma

Myasthenia Gravis

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair

Open Thymectomy

Partial Lobectomy With Robotic Assistance

Pericardial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm

Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection

Pleura Cancer

Pleural Cancer

Pleural Neoplasm, Not Specified as Malignant

Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation

Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Embolism

Respiratory Diseases

Segmentectomy, Open

Surgery, Robotic Assisted

Thoracentesis

Thoracic Disorders

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance

Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy

Thoracoscopic Surgery

Thoracoscopic Thymectomy

Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection

Thymomas

Tracheal Surgery

Upper Airway Obstruction

Vascular Surgical Procedure

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Thymectomy

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

About Me

Care Philosophy

To promote health of my patients and improve their quality of life.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board Certifications

Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

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Education

2014
Concordia University, Chicago
2014
1993
Mayo Clinic And Graduate School
Fellowship Hospital
1993
1990
St. Marys Hspital & Harefield Hospital, Imperial College
Fellowship Hospital
1990
1988
Royal Infirmary & City Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1988
1987
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Fellowship Hospital
1987
1984
Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Western Infirmary And Royal Hospital For Sick Children
Residency Hospital
1984
1983
Hull Health Authority
Residency Hospital
1983
1979
Kingston General Hospital & Darlington Memeorial Hospital
Internship Hospital
1979
1978
University Of Sri Lanka
Medical School
1978

Languages

Tamil
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Vigneswaran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vigneswaran

4.2

Based on 11 reviews

5 Stars	72.72727272727273%	(8)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	9.090909090909092%	(1)
2 Stars	9.090909090909092%	(1)
1 Star	9.090909090909092%	(1)

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16 – 30 minutes

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What People Say About Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD

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Dr.V is an amazing doctor found him through a family doctor friend for my mom. First time meeting him and we felt so comfortable he made sure our questions were all answered before we left. Excellent doctor!!

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Cindy M. in IL – Oct 10, 2018

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This doctor treated with me with so much respect and care.They informed me about the procedure after I had a bad experience with another hospital.They treated my family with respect and compassion.The interns were great and gave me good advice.All I have to say is thanks doc and his team.I will...Read More

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Ronald Johnson in chicago, IL – Sep 28, 2018

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I am a retired RN. I was referred to Dr Vigneswaran for surgery. The surgery was done on a Wednesday and I went home on a Friday. I have worked with all kinds of doctors over 30 years he is the best thoracic guy around. I would referred anyone and everyone who needed lung surgery. My...Read More

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Monica in IL – Aug 15, 2018

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Dr. V saved my son's life,double lung transplant at UCHOSPITAL,kept him alive 2 months on chest pumps with his rare disease,which was a feat by itself...only seen Dr. In hospital..everyday 2 months..never had to schedule appointments with him.He is our savior !

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Ploutis,Deborah in Hobart , IN – Aug 31, 2016

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It was a pleasure and a privilege.

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Aetna: Aetna Test HMO; Choice Plus Test POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card Test PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) Test PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan Test PPO
Sagamore Health Network: Sagamore Plus
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus Test POS; Options PPO