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Benjamin Wei

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

  1. UAB CardioThoracic Surgery
    • 619 19th Street South, 719 Zeigler Building, Birmingham, AL 35249
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  2. Thoracic Surgery Clinic at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital

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 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Wei was very informative and I feel comfortable with his recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Staff very nice and informative! Dr came highly recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Everyone was very helpful and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Every one was very nice, to include the check in staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Everyone is kind and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    was organized and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Everyone was super nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Overall excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Everyone was very nice and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Wonderful md and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Wry courteous staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    In & Out in a reasonable time frame, EVERTBODY FRIENDLY, HELPFUL, & PLEASANT!!!🙃😁👍👍

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Got me in promptly everyone was kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Wonderful doctor and nurses.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Quick informative staff was very responsive and professional. Dr Wei took time to explain everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Everyone very helpful especially not knowing where you are going. I was from Out of Town

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    The doctor and NP are absolutely amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Cleanliness of the entire facility is greatly appreciated!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Very polite and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Everyone very friendly, caring and informative.