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Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD
4.2 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Joliet, IL.
Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD
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Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Joliet, IL.

About

Dr. Vigneswaran graduated from University of Sri Lanka in 1978 and completed a residency at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Western Infirmary And Royal Hospital For Sick Children.Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Joliet, IL and has 46 years experience. Dr. Vigneswaran currently practices at AMITA Health Medical Group Family Medicine & General Surgery Joliet and are affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Vigneswaran received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Vigneswaran's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vigneswaran also speaks Tamil. Dr. Vigneswaran is board certified in Cardiac Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Typical Atrial Flutter
Upper Airway Obstruction
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
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Thoracoscopic Surgery
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Thymectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
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    Curative EPO
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 AMITA Health Medical Group Family Medicine & General Surgery Joliet
    330 Madison St Ste 104, Joliet, IL 60435
  2. 2 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
  3. 3 Office
    2160 S 1st Ave Ste 6256, Maywood, IL 60153
  4. 4 Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
    701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
  5. 5 Foster G. McGaw Hospital
    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vigneswaran
4.2
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Jan 23, 2019
I would like to say GOD BLESS Dr. Vigneswaran he is AN AWESOME Doctor!!! I had surgery on 12/24/18 to remove a “Thymoma” from my chest, I was terrified because this growth was located on left side of my chest. I met with Dr. Vigneswaran, he explained the procedure to me and made me feel Very Confident with him doing my surgery! Dr. Vigneswaran is Sooo Patient and Has Incredible Bedside Manner!!! His assistant Amber is Awesome!!! Thanks Everyone for a Successful Surgery!!! Dr. V You ROCK!!!
Ms. Joyce Green in IL — Jan 23, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Sri Lanka
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kingston General Hospital & Darlington Memeorial Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Western Infirmary And Royal Hospital For Sick Children
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic And Graduate School
    1993
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Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD holds board certification in Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL