Dr. Tracey L. Weigel is a highly experienced thoracic and cardiac surgeon who has been recognized for her exceptional work in the field. She earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and went on to complete a residency in general surgery at Rhode Island Hospital-Brown University, as well as fellowships in surgical oncology and thoracic oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Weigel also completed a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, where she later served as a Professor and Chief of thoracic surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Dr. Weigel is board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery with a subspecialty in cardiothoracic vascular surgery. Her areas of expertise include adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology. She is a proponent of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and treatment, especially in those patients afflicted with mesothelioma.

Dr. Weigel is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet), and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

Dr. Weigel’s clinical interests focus on minimally invasive procedures for the lung, esophagus, and mediastinum, as well as the use of robotic surgery for treatment. Her research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Lung Cancer, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Clinics of North America, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Weigel has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career, including being named one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical LTD from 2011-2017, as well as being listed as one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer and Top Doctors for New York Metro in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, she was featured in Newsweek's Top Doctors for Cancer Edition in 2015.