Jon Wee

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.

Specialties

• Thoracic Surgery

Clinical Interests

• Achalasia
• Airway Management And Surgery
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Benign Esophageal Disease And Surgery
• Esophageal Cancer
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Hernia Management
• Lung Cancer
• Lung Nodules
• Medical Education
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumothorax
• POEM (Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy)
• Quality Improvement
• Swallowing Problems
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Thymoma And Thymic Cancer
• Tracheal Disorders

Education

Medical School

• Duke University School of Medicine

Residency

• Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2002 - 2004

Board Certifications

• General Surgery, 2005
• Thoracic Surgery, 2007

Fellowships

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2005 - 2005
• University of Pittsburgh, 2004 - 2006

Awards

• Boston Magazine Top Doctor, 2021
• Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2021