Chris Wigfield, MD

An expert in adult thoracic surgery and lung transplantation, Christopher H. Wigfield, MD, cares for patients with a wide range of cardiothoracic diseases, including lung cancer, mediastinal and pleural conditions, as well as chest wall tumors and defects. Whenever possible, he uses minimally invasive approaches in order to minimize tissue trauma and shorten recovery time.

Dr. Wigfield’s clinical research focuses on lung transplantation and robotic assisted thoracic innovation. He also has studied the impact of donor and procurement related topics in lung transplantation and regenerative tissue support in thoracic surgery.

Dr. Wigfield has a strong interest in medical education, mentoring medical students, residents, and post-doctoral students in both clinical and research settings. Additionally, Dr. Wigfield has contributed significantly to medical literature, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on lung transplantation. In addition, he is frequently invited to present his work at national and international conferences on lung transplantation, thoracic trauma and surgery, and lung cancers.

Dr. Wigfield is director for educational affairs at the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. In addition, he serves as the region 7 thoracic transplant representative for the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

Practice Location
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice
1997

Board Certification
Cardiothoracic Surgery, United Kingdom

Medical School
Freie Universitaet, Berlin, Germany

Residency
Freeman Hospital, United Kingdom (cardiothoracic surgery and general and vascular surgery)
Royal Berkshire Hospital, United Kingdom (general surgery)
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, United Kingdom (emergency care)

Fellowship
Freeman Hospital Cardiothoracic Centre, United Kingdom (cardiopulmonary transplantation and pediatric cardiac surgery)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (cardiothoracic surgery)

Memberships
American Association of Bronchology
Chicago Trauma Society
Clinical Robotic Surgery Association
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Royal College of Surgeons of England, Fellow
Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery of Great Britain
Society of Thoracic Surgery

Languages Spoken
English
French
German