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Dr. Cheryl Wesen, MD

Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Oncology
45 years of experience
Ascension St John Hospital Academic Hematology Oncology Specialist 19229 Mack Ave Ste 34, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 647-3245

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Brief Intro

Dr. Wesen is the director of the St. John Health System Breast Care Program. She has been a general surgeon since 1985. She is board certified through the American Board of Surgery and is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She started her education at Cornell University where she received a bachelor's degree in nutrition with honors. Before going to medical school, she received a masters in nutrition from the University of Maryland. She then began her medical training at Temple University School of Medicine. She completed her surgical residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio Texas. Following her residency she did a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Wesen has been with St. John Health System since 1995 where she has practiced as a general surgeon with a special interest in breast cancer. Most recently, in 1996, she was asked to lead the St. John Health System Breast Care Program. Dr. Wesen oversees the breast programs of the St. John main campus in Detroit. As a breast surgeon Dr. Wesen is proficient in the latest in surgical techniques such as office-based core biopsies, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and skin sparing mastectomy. She has an excellent collaborative relationship with several plastic surgeons and is often able to offer immediate reconstruction with surgery. Dr. Wesen's reputation for compassionate care is well known in the community. Her passion for breast health and excellent patient care has earned her Hour Detroit Magazine's "Top Docs" award for several years. She was named Surgical Instructor of the Year in 1999.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University - 1980

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Ascension Saint John Hematology Oncology
19229 Mack Ave Ste 34, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Oncology
Other Specialty
Surgical Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Benign Neoplasm of Breast
Breast Disorders
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Humana
Priority Health

Cancer 33
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33