Meet Dr. Robert G. Wiencek, Jr.
Need a cardiothoracic surgeon? Come see Dr. Wiencek.
Dignity Health Medical Group Nevada welcomes Robert G. Wiencek Jr., MD, to the new Dignity Health Medical Group Nevada Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery clinic.
Dr. Wiencek Jr, brings with him almost 40 years of experience in Cardiothoracic surgery and has seen a myriad of cases that solidifies his expertise in the category.
About Dr. Wiencek
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan with a Bachelors in Biology with Honors and Distinction. He attended medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his residency at Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan and completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic Surgery at Wayne State University Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Dr. Wiencek has experience in private practice and academic settings, as well as administration and leadership. Most recently, he served as the Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Dignity Health St. Rose San Martin Campus and clinical Professor of Cardiothoracic surgery with Stanford University. Dr. Wiencek has researched and many published articles on various topics in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Dr. Wiencek is an optimist. He will always choose to help if he sees there is a chance. “I am an assertive surgeon but I would like to think that I always try to accurately assess the risks of surgery and the benefits. I also choose to always treat people with respect.” |
Learn More
For more information on Dr. Wiencek or to schedule an appointment with him, please call 702.675.3240.
Starting in July, Dr. Wiencek will see patients in the Dignity Health Medical Group Nevada Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic:
7190 S. Cimarron Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
He will accept the following insurances:
Coventry – Commercial, Work Comp
Dignity Health EPO
Healthcare Partners
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- United Medicare Advantage HMO
MGM Direct Care
(MGM only contracts direct for PHP. All other PCP and Specialties use SHO Network)
Multiplan
PHCS
Beechstreet
OptumCare
Sierra Health Services
- HPN PCP
- Senior Dimensions (Senior)
- Smartchoice Medicaid
- Sierra Health & Life
- SHO self funded
Silver Summit NV Medicaid only
(Excludes AmBetter Plans)
Teachers
Tricare/HealthNet – Prime & Select
United Healthcare – Commercial
Anthem BCBS Medicaid (Amerigroup)
Procedures Performed
Dr. Wiencek performs a number of procedures to help keep your heart strong.