Summary

Dr. Wendell Wheat is a surgeon with more than five decades of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and has dedicated 52 years to surgical practice. Dr. Wheat communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Wheat practices at Methodist University Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease, as well as Paget disease of the breast. His diagnostic capabilities include chest imaging and laboratory testing to support comprehensive patient care. Patients have given Dr. Wheat an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 52 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Saint Francis Hospital

5959 Park AveMemphis, TN 38119

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4.6 
52 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Memphis , TNEast Windsor , NJMemphis , TNMemphis , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wendell Tillman Wheat

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wendell Tillman Wheat has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wendell Tillman Wheat has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Which hospitals is Dr. Wendell Wheat affiliated with?
Dr. Wendell Wheat is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Wendell Wheat speak?
Dr. Wendell Wheat speaks English.

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