Background

Dr. Tracey Weigel earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital-Brown University and her cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics. She completed her surgical oncology and thoracic oncology fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Dr. Weigel currently practices as a thoracic surgeon at Westchester Medical Center in New York. Her special areas of interest include mesothelioma, multidisciplinary care, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology.

Scholarly Work and Accolades

Dr. Weigel has authored and coauthored articles for peer-reviewed medical journals such as Lung Cancer, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Clinics of North America, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. She has been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors for seven years.

Multidisciplinary Treatment

Dr. Weigel asserts that a multidisciplinary approach to care is essential when treating mesothelioma. She recommends that her patients receive guidance from a team of specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists, to help ensure that they receive the best care.

When facing a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it is crucial to find the right treatment right away. Dr. Tracey Weigel is a thoracic surgeon experienced in treating malignant pleural mesothelioma. Contact Dr. Weigel today.