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Benjamin Wei, MD

Benjamin Wei, MD
Cardiothoracic SurgeryCardiac SurgeryThoracic Surgery
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Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Benjamin Wei
Biography
Dr. Benjamin Wei is currently a professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University before continuing onto Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons where he received his medical degree in 2005. Following medical school, he completed an internship and residency in general surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia from 2005-2010 and a cardiothoracic fellowship at Duke University from 2010-2013. He came to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in August of 2013. Dr. Wei has a particular interest in surgical education. He has helped develop multiple resources for cardiothoracic and surgical trainees. He serves as the program director for the Cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Wei specializes in robotic-assisted and video-assisted thoracic surgery, lung and esophageal cancer surgery, surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias and also esophageal motility disorders. His other areas of expertise include chest wall reconstruction for pectus excavatum/carinatum, and organ procurement for lung transplantation.
Title
Program Director, Cardiothoracic Residency
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Memberships
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
General Thoracic Surgical Club
American College of Surgeons
Society of University Surgeons
Association of Academic Surgery
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Locations
- UAB CardioThoracic Surgery
- 619 19th Street South, 719 Zeigler Building, Birmingham, AL 35249
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-996-7588
- fax: 205-934-6218
- Thoracic Surgery Clinic at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 3, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-934-5937
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Duke University Medical Center, 2013
- Residency: New York Presbyterian, 2010
- Internship: New York Presbyterian, 2006
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians/Surgeons, 2005
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2014
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2011
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
86 ratings, 33 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
I appreciated the ease of check in and the brief wait to be called back. The two physicians I met with were professional, knowledgeable, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Wei was very informative and I feel comfortable with his recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Staff very nice and informative! Dr came highly recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Everyone was very helpful and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Every one was very nice, to include the check in staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Wei & his team at UAB are excellent!! The best at what they do!! I'm glad I didn't go anywhere else!🙌
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Everyone is kind and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Wei came highly recommended and he performed a miracle with me. I’m so thankful we found him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Wei was very professional and knowledgeable andmade me feel I was recieving the best treatment possible. A great doctor.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
was organized and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Everyone was super nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Overall excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Everyone was very nice and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very friendly staff and always available to answer questions and call you back. I had surgery here two years ago and the planning and communication was excellent, but most importantly, Dr. Wei was recommended by my Dr in [City] because he is an excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
This was my first experience at TKC. My visit with the RT department for my PFT and then to see Dr. Wei was amazing. Everyone was so nice and I felt they all genuinely cared about me and valued my time. I work in healthcare in another town, and it was so refreshing to see how pleasant, respectful and attentive everyone was to all of the patients. Thankful for everyone at TKC!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Courtesy, care, professionalism of all workers and medical professionals. The clinic is always clean and everyone is always pleasant and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
This is the first time experience for me with this provider and facility and I was extremely happy. Everything operates as a first class facility and everybody has just been super nice.!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Wonderful md and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Wry courteous staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
In & Out in a reasonable time frame, EVERTBODY FRIENDLY, HELPFUL, & PLEASANT!!!🙃😁👍👍
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Got me in promptly everyone was kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Wonderful doctor and nurses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Quick informative staff was very responsive and professional. Dr Wei took time to explain everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
I was referred to see Dr. Wei. I appreciated that he explained my situation clearly and discussed his recommendation fully. Everyone in the office was very nice and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Everyone very helpful especially not knowing where you are going. I was from Out of Town
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Friendly, professional, efficient. The anesthesiologist was very comforting. Explaining everything and assuring me that they would take very good care of me. He was very personable, kind, compassionate but professional. All of the staff, from those in the halls not only giving me directions but walking me to my destination although they were not directly involved in my care. The transport persons were very kind. Everyone was kind. When under stress due to medical circumstances it helps so much to be treated so kindly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
My experience at The Kirklin Clinic was very positive. I am thankful for each staff member, from Ms. Judy at the front desk to Dr. Wei to Nurse Allison as I scheduled my upcoming surgery. I appreciate the professional, caring way I was treated during a very difficult, uncertain time in my life. Thank you, TKC!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
The doctor and NP are absolutely amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Cleanliness of the entire facility is greatly appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Very polite and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr Wei and all his staff are wonderful. I am so beyond thankful and blessed for the care I have received. My quality of life is so much better now and I am forever grateful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Everyone very friendly, caring and informative.