Fatima G Wilder, MD, MPH, MS
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgical OncologyEsophageal Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Fatima G Wilder
Dr. Wilder is a member of various societies, including the Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (ABCTS) and Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS). Her research interests include health care disparities, investigating barriers to access to care and optimizing the use of lung cancer screening. She is additionally interested in better understanding the pathophysiology of lung cancer in younger patients, as well as early markers of metastatic lung cancer. She looks forward to working in a collaborative way to meet the needs of our patients while advancing the field of thoracic surgery.
Dr. Wilder graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and from Pace University with a Master of Science in Teaching. She completed the Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Careers Pathway Post Baccalaureate Program (MEDPATH) and went on to complete her medical school training at OSU. Her general surgery residency began at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and was completed at UCSF Fresno. She was a surgical oncology research fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and completed a cardiothoracic surgery clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Wilder is certified by the American Board of Surgery and she is currently getting her Master of Public Health degree through Harvard University, Chan School of Public Health.
Locations
- Brigham and Women's Thoracic Surgery Clinic at the Lung Center
- 15 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- Phone: 617-732-6824
- Fax: 617-566-3441
- Brigham and Women's Thoracic Surgery Clinic
- 15 Francis Street, PPB 204, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- Phone: 617-732-6824
- Fax: 617-566-3441
- Brigham and Women's Thoracic Surgery Clinic
- 20 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
- Get Directions
- Phone: 508-718-4010
- Fax: 508-718-4011
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022
- Residency: University of California - Fresno, General Surgery, 2019
- Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, General Surgery, 2013
- Medical Education: Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2011
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
64 ratings, 31 reviewsThe 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.
- Reviewed on 7/8/2026
She was very clear and easy to understand and answered questions.
- Reviewed on 7/3/2026
Dr. Wilder has a wonderful way in making a patient feel comfortable and at ease as she explains her thoughts and concerns on the treatment she feels will work for you. I have had two surgeries with her and would highly recommend her to family and friends.
- Reviewed on 6/27/2026
Nothing to add. Everyone is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2026
Provider spent time with me Answered any questions about the procedure Treated me well
- Reviewed on 6/14/2026
Professional and compassionate- provided lots of confidence in our new team!
- Reviewed on 6/13/2026
Good that you could understand in the telephone conversation was a timely manner
- Reviewed on 5/2/2026
Recently has an initial appointment for consultation; discussed my recent diagnosis of lung cancer & my options for treatment & surgery. Dr. Wilder was very helpful with her thorough & clear explanation. I have complete confidence in her & am planning to have her operate soon. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2026
I like Dr. Wilder very much. She did listen to my concerns and is going to work with me going forward.
- Reviewed on 3/28/2026
Great technicians, lovely PA, Dr Wilder was very kind and knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Wilder really took time to listen to me, explain my history, gave me her thoughts, and is ordering some testing so we can figure out what is happening.
- Reviewed on 3/1/2026
dr was extremely patient & not rushed throughout the phone call.
- Reviewed on 2/28/2026
Consistently excellent and prompt.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
She always on top of everything
- Reviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Wilder is a wonderful doctor. I am grateful to be under her care. She is knowledgeable, kind and respectful. I feel her genuine concern for my health.
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
She was very open and listened to all my concerns...I felt confident that she would collaborate with my oncologist to make the best decision for my care.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Very good as expectrd
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
I thought that Dr. Wilder was really very nice and she was very informational and I really felt very comfortable with her and feel very comfortable to see her again. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
Excellent explanation and plan
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
[redacted] I felt comfortable with Dr Wilder She immediately listened and told me my plan of treatment
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Thank you
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Wilder is very professional, logical, personable and a good listener.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
She listened to my concerns and gave me different options.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
I was very happy in this initial visit with this provider and will look forward to follow-up visits as needed.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Everyone was very nice and helpful!
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Very caring
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
Excellent. And the medical assistant was efficient and pleasant.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
I liked Dr. Wilder very much. We discussed the plan going forward. I will talk with her in another 6 months.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
She has a caring manner and was very easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Wilder was wonderful and answered all my questions in a way that I was able to understand. I feel very confident in her ability to care for me.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr Wilder was very through and explained my current situation. She was kind and friendly and made me feel comfortable. She was very kind!
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
one of the better medical experiences that i have lately - happily surprised. ;)