Christopher Wigfield, MD, MD, FRC
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General
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- Board Certified
Biography
Christopher Wigfield, MD, MD, FRC is a Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General practicing in Chicago, IL
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Dr. Wigfield was the surgeon who performed my bi-lateral lung transplant in 2018. Excellant. Caring and concerned throughout the hospitalization. He was direct and answered questions, treatuing me with dignity and intelligence. Terrific surgeon!…
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Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Fac Free University of Berlin | Medical Degree | Not Specified |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
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| Fellowship - Freeman Hospital Cardiothoracic Centre, United Kingdom (cardiopulmonary transplantation and pediatric cardiac surgery) University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (cardiothoracic surgery) | Pediatric | Not Specified |
| Residency - The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
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| Member | American Association of Bronchology | Present |
| Member | Chicago Trauma Society | Present |
| Member | Clinical Robotic Surgery Association | Present |
| Member | International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation | Present |
| Fellow | Royal College of Surgeons of England | Present |
| Member | Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery of Great Britain | Present |
| Member | Society of Thoracic Surgery | Present |
Practice & Hospital Affiliations
- Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois - 60153
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EnglishMedical Specialties
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
Accepts New Patients: Yes
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Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 05/31/2019
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“Bi-lateral Lung Transplant”
Dr. Wigfield was the surgeon who performed my bi-lateral lung transplant in 2018. Excellant. Caring and concerned throughout the hospitalization. He was direct and answered questions, treatuing me with dignity and intelligence. Terrific surgeon!
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Univ. of Chicago
5841 S Maryland Ave M/c 1027Chicago, IL 60637
Practice Colleagues
Jacklyn Gideon, - Nurse Practitioner
Annette Mata, - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rachelle Lorenz, MS - Medical Geneticist/Genomicist
Silas Joseph, MD - Anesthesiologist
Wyatt Rice-narusch, MD - Otolaryngologist, Surgeon
Sudarshan Paramsothy, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Monika Stoskute, - Internal Medicine Physician
Fabiane De Lima, MD - Neurologist, Student
Elisabeth Korpics, MD - Pediatrician
William Jones, - Anesthesiologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Abscess Or Fluid Incision And Drainage
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Chest Ct (incl. Heart And Lungs)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision Of Tracheal Tumor Or Stenosis
- Head And Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Lung Surgery
- Lung Transplant
- Lymph Node Biopsy Or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Port Placements Or Replacements
- Thoracentesis
- Tracheal Surgery
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Christopher Wigfield, MD, MD, FRC has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
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Accepted Insurance
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Comment - “ Bi-lateral Lung Transplant ”
Dr. Wigfield was the surgeon who performed my bi-lateral lung transplant in 2018. Excellant. Caring and concerned throughout the hospitalization. He was direct and answered questions, treatuing me with dignity and intelligence. Terrific surgeon!