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Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD

(Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.)

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Thoracic Surgery

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: esophageal reconstruction, pectus carinatum, myasthenia gravis, and more.

200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 792-9942

Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD is a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

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Rochester, MN

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Some issues Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“This surgery was performed by Dr. Dennis Wigle, Chair of Thoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic.”—"Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology Schedules Conference Call and Webcast for Q3 2023 Results", News10, November 2023

“Dennis Wigle, chair of thoracic surgery at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, spoke about the case at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons TechCon 2019 meeting last week.”—"Biostage touts results from 2017 operation in advance of FDA filing", Worcester Business Journal, January 2019

“Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Surgery and Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Mayo Clinic, and La Francesca are principal investigators for the study.”—"Biostage successfully regenerates esophagus", Worcester Business Journal, May 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

In 2012, Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD performed more excision, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	187
excision	26
gastrointestinal procedures	11
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	37
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	25
doctor visit	122
excision	25
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
dissection	21
doctor visit	129
excision	39
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	22
doctor visit	145
excision	22
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	20
doctor visit	161
excision	36
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	17
doctor visit	154
excision	17
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	29
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	22
doctor visit	158
excision	36
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	29
doctor visit	175
excision	46
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	82
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	97

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	12
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	23
doctor visit	166
excision	35
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	49
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	24
doctor visit	235
excision	41
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	55
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	24
doctor visit	147
excision	24
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2023 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	22
doctor visit	94
excision	37
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	37
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

bronchoscopy	19
dissection	21
doctor visit	156
excision	32
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	35
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	41
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1997)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dennis A. Wigle, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,789 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,789
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,690 Alecensa $1,690
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$525 IMFINZI $525
Dextera Surgical Inc.	$96 MICROCUTTER 5/80 $96

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,000
Consulting Fee	$2,215
Food and Beverage	$1,253
Travel and Lodging	$633

Biography

Dr. Dennis Wigle specializes in thoracic surgery. He attended medical school at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Wigle include pneumothorax, swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). Awards and/or distinctions he has received include NIH K12 Career Development Award - Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Surgery Subspecialty Teaching Award - Department of Surgery; and Mayo Clinic Early Career Development Award for Clinician Scientists - Mayo Clinic Research Committee. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.