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
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
- Sagamore Health Network
- UnitedHealthCare
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Pleural Cancer
very high
more than 93% of peers
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
very high
more than 90% of peers
Lung Surgery
very high
more than 90% of peers
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Dr. Vigneswaran's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Vigneswaran "Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran is an internationally known expert in the surgical management of diseases of the lung, pleura and mediastinum. He is a pioneer in the field of thoracic surgery including minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Vigneswaran perform majority of his operations using Da Vinci robotic system which offers smaller incisions, less trauma, rapid recovery and shorter hospital length of stay. He is well respected for his expertise in minimally invasive surgery, fr treating complex thoracic conditions, mesothelioma surgery and thoracic organ transplantation. He is listed as the top doctor for the past consecutive years in the USA News and World Report. He is also is listed as a top doctor by Chicago magazine, Marquis Who's Who, America's Top Surgeons and the physician rating service Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Vigneswaran holds leadership positions in several medical organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians the American Medical Association and the International College of Surgeons and a past President of the organization. He is a fellow the American College of Surgeons, The Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Royal Society of Medicine, London and the American College of Chest Physicians. His current research interests include: lung transplantation; lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma; minimally invasive surgery, molecular diagnosis of cancer, personalized therapeutics and treatment outcomes. He participates in National Cancer Institute-directed thoracic oncology treatment protocols and other multi-center studies in the field of lung cancer, mesothelioma and lung transplantation. A strong advocate for multidisciplinary team-based approaches to disease management, he works in collaboration with physicians in pulmonary medicine, medical and radiation oncology, radiology, pathology and other specialties. Dr. Vigneswaran has authored more than 130 original articles and book chapters, and authored books on lung transplantation and thoracic surgery. He is regularly asked to speak at national and international conferences. Dr. Vigneswaran is on the editorial review boards of several prestigious medical journals including Chest, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, International Surgery, Clinical Investigation, Journal of Surgical Research, American Review of Respiratory Diseases, American Journal of Transplantation and the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation."
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This content was provided by Dr. Vigneswaran "To promote health of my patients and improve their quality of life."
2 Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- Cardiac SurgeryAccredited by: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Thoracic SurgeryAccredited by: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
47 Conditions Treated
- Achalasia
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adult Small Cell Lung Cancer
- 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
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Excessive Sweating
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mediastinal Tumors
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Mediastinal Tumors, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mesothelioma
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Pericardial Disease
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Pleural Neoplasm, Not Specified as Malignant
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Diseases
- Thoracic Disorders
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Thymomas
- Upper Airway Obstruction
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34 Procedures
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Esophagomyotomy
- Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
- Hernia Repair
- Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- 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
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Thymectomy
- Partial Lobectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Segmentectomy, Open
- Surgery, Robotic Assisted
- Thoracentesis
- 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
- Tracheal Surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Thymectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Illinois.
0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Sri LankaMedical School | Graduated 1978
- Kingston General Hospital & Darlington Memeorial HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1979
- Hull Health AuthorityResidency Hospital | Completed 1983
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Western Infirmary and Royal Hospital For Sick ChildrenResidency Hospital | Completed 1984
- University Of Colorado Health Sciences CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1987
- Royal Infirmary & City HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
- St. Marys Hspital & Harefield Hospital, Imperial CollegeFellowship Hospital | Completed 1990
- Mayo Clinic and Graduate SchoolFellowship Hospital | Completed 1993
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- Tamil
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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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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33Ploutis,Deborah in Hobart , IN – Aug 31, 2016
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It was a pleasure and a privilege.