Provider Details
Language Spoken
English
Gender
Male
About Sean Conor Wightman , MD
Dr. Wightman received his BA from Taylor University and then earned his MD from Rush University in Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago. While there, he researched oligometatases patterns and completed a medical ethics fellowship at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Dr. Wightman went on to Stanford University, where he completed his cardiothoracic surgery training. He joined The Division of Thoracic Surgery in 2019.
Dr. Wightman has a deep commitment to his patients and is a strong patient advocate. He chose a career in cancer surgery, specifically thoracic surgery, to care for patients during a time in their lives when they need support the most. He helps his patients navigate complex choices and the surgical process wirg clear communication and close attention to each patient's unique needs.
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I believe in taking time with my patients so I can hear their concerns and answer their questions. I want all my patients to understand everything that's happening with their care and all of their options.
Experience
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Lung Cancer
- Airway Intervention and Reconstruction
Areas of Focus
Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Thymoma, Mediastinal Tumors, Chest Wall Tumors, Hiatal Hernias, Hyperhidrosis, Diaphragm Paralysis, Lung Volume Reduction, Foregut Surgery, Paraesophageal Hernias, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Foregut Surgery
Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Insurances Accepted
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- Beech Street Corporation /WC
- Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
- Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
- Health Net Covered California
- Marian Health Services
- Take Care (GUAM)
- ChoiceCare Network
- First Health
- NEXT
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
- Private Health Care Systems
- Aetna
- Watchtower
- Health Net
- Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
- Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
- Blue Shield of California
- Kern Health Systems
- Medicare
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
- GEHA
- Health Plans of Nevada
- Blue Shield Covered California
- Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
- Brand New Day
- CIGNA
- Pacificare
- MultiPlan
- Coventry Health Care
- United Healthcare
- Interplan
- USC Network
Ratings and Reviews
- Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
- Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
- Provider Showed Respect
- Provider Listened Carefully
- Provider Knew Medical History
- Provider Spent Enough Time
