Overview
Dr. Jon Wee is the Esophageal Surgery Section Chief, Director of Robotics in Thoracic Surgery, and co-Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also an Associate Program Director for Thoracic Surgery and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Wee received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine and completed his surgical training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He then went on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery.Dr. Wee’s clinical interest is in minimally invasive approaches to thoracic diseases. These include minimally invasive and robotic esophagectomy, lobectomy, thymectomy and mediastinal resection for thoracic malignancies. In addition, he treats benign esophageal disease such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, giant paraesophageal hernias, diverticulum, etc. He performs POEM procedures for achalasia as well as sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis and endoluminal therapies such as PDT, laser, and stents for palliation. His research interest is in the use of minimally invasive techniques to decrease pain, improve recovery, and improve ultimate outcomes.
Dr. Wee is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
51 Performance Drive, Suite 300, Weymouth, MA 02189
101 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wee has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jon O. Wee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jon O. Wee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jon O. Wee by calling their office at 617-732-6824. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jon O. Wee a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jon O. Wee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jon O. Wee specialize in?
While Dr. Jon O. Wee is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Jon O. Wee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jon O. Wee has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jon O. Wee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jon O. Wee accept my insurance?
Dr. Jon O. Wee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6824 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Wee isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Wee isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Wee isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Wee isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Wee isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Collapsed LungDr. Wee isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Wee isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Wee isAdvanced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Wee isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- ThymectomyDr. Wee isAdvanced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Wee isAdvanced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Wee isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Wee isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Wee isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Wee isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Wee isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Wee isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.