{"id":24362,"date":"2024-05-22T20:02:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T00:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=24362"},"modified":"2025-09-15T16:21:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:21:51","slug":"dr-dennis-wigle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-dennis-wigle\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Dennis Wigle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Dr. Dennis Wigle<\/h2>\n<p>Dennis Wigle M.D., Ph.D. has been the Chair of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Mayo Clinic of Rochester since 2015. He has a wide range of experience in treating conditions related to asbestos exposure, including <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>As a thoracic surgeon, he specifically treats patients diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a>, the main type of this cancer, which develops in the lung lining (pleura).<\/p>\n<p>He also has a passion for research on genetics and the use of immunotherapy and other targeted treatments to help extend the lives of cancer patients.<\/p>\n<p>Find top mesothelioma specialists like Dr. Wigle near you with our <strong>Free Doctor Match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Dennis Wigle\u2019s Mesothelioma Treatment Approach<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Wigle prefers to use minimally invasive surgeries and <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment options<\/a> whenever possible, including robot- and video-assisted surgery.<\/p>\n<p>He works alongside medical oncologists, radiologists, and other mesothelioma doctors to develop personalized treatments that are both safe and effective. His patients often receive surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">immunotherapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Dr. Wigle has been researching molecules in mesothelioma tumors called biomarkers. These could help guide treatment decisions by showing doctors how tumors might respond to certain therapies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Any kind of label that could indicate whether the patient sitting in front of me has a high chance of being cured or not is critically important. <strong>That could change how we treat patients<\/strong> \u2014 from the kind of surgery we do, to whether they get chemotherapy afterward, to how closely we follow them.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Dr. Dennis Wigle, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Dr. Dennis Wigle\u2019s Medical Specialties<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Wigle is qualified to treat several different health conditions, but he has a special interest in cancers of the lungs and esophagus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>His medical specialties include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">Lung cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Esophageal cancer<\/li>\n<li>Pneumothorax 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In 2002, he completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in molecular and medical genetics at Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Sinai Health in Toronto, Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wigle also served on several committees related to cancer treatment and mesothelioma from 2008 to 2022. He joined <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/mayo-clinic\/\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, one of the nation\u2019s top cancer centers, in 2015.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights of Dr. Dennis Wigle\u2019s Medical Career<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Wigle has won several awards, obtained various board certifications and memberships, and had his work published in multiple professional journals.<\/p>\n<h3>Awards &amp; Accolades<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Wigle has been honored by medical organizations and institutions for his contributions to cancer education and research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These honors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Cancer Society Fellow<\/li>\n<li>American College of Surgeons Faculty Scholarship Award, 2006<\/li>\n<li>CHEST Foundation\/LUNGevity Foundation Clinical Research Award in Lung Cancer, 2010<\/li>\n<li>Mayo Clinic Early Career Development Award for Clinician Scientists, 2008<\/li>\n<li>Mayo Clinic Surgery Subspecialty Teaching Award, 2008<\/li>\n<li>National Institutes of Health (NIH) K12 Career Development Award, 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Professional Affiliations and Certifications<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Wigle has held numerous positions during his 20+ year career as a thoracic surgeon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These memberships and licenses include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Board certification in general surgery from the Royal College of Physicians &amp; Surgeons of Canada<\/li>\n<li>Board certification in thoracic surgery from the Royal College of Physicians &amp; Surgeons of Canada<\/li>\n<li>Executive Board Member of the Mesothelioma Foundation from 2016-2018<\/li>\n<li>Group Chair of the General Thoracic Surgery Club, 2019-present<\/li>\n<li>Member of the Mayo Clinic Division of Thoracic Surgery, 2014-present<\/li>\n<li>State of Arizona Medical License<\/li>\n<li>State of Minnesota Medical License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to get help connecting with Dr. Wigle and other mesothelioma specialists. Our registered nurses are standing by to assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Dennis Wigle\u2019s Published Works<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Wigle has authored and co-authored several studies for peer-reviewed medical journals. 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and how molecular changes can lead to the development of lung adenocarcinoma (a type of non-small cell lung cancer)<\/li>\n<li>Stem cells and lung regeneration as organ replacement therapy for cancer<\/li>\n<li>The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors and other types of immunotherapy drugs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Dr. Wigle also conducts <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">clinical trials<\/a> testing new drugs and medications for mesothelioma and lung cancer. He\u2019s dedicated to ensuring that patients have access to the latest treatments in ongoing trials.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe strive to provide clinical trial opportunities for every patient that walks through the doors of our clinic. Approximately 25% of patients we see in our division get enrolled in some form of clinical trial.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Dr. Dennis Wigle, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He\u2019s currently recruiting mesothelioma patients for a trial that\u2019s studying whether chemotherapy followed by surgery and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) can improve survival.<\/p>\n<h2>Get in Touch With Dr. Dennis Wigle<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, it\u2019s important to see a doctor who specializes in this rare cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wigle is accepting new patients at the Mayo Clinic and can provide expert care for those living in and around Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> so we can connect you with Dr. Wigle, or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> to find other top specialists in your area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Dr. Dennis Wigle Dennis Wigle M.D., Ph.D. has been the Chair of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Mayo Clinic of Rochester since 2015. 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