John Thomas Wei, MD

Chief, Division of Andrology, General and Community Urology, Urology
David A Bloom Professor of Urology
Professor, Urology

Biography

I came to the University of Michigan as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar in 1997, following the completion of my urologic training at Cornell University-New York Hospital. During the fellowship, I also obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Even more importantly, I was inspired by my mentors including Rodney Hayward and James Montie to train others to conduct high quality research. I then stayed on to join the University of Michigan faculty as an Assistant Professor in 1999. In 2004, I was promoted to Associate Professor, and in 2009, I was promoted to Professor of Urology.

My areas of active research are on determining how best to quantify urinary incontinence in a clinical setting, quality of care assessments, assessment of clinical outcomes, biomarker validations, and evaluation of health related quality of life. I devote fifty percent of my time to research/education and the remainder of my time is spent caring for patients. One of the most satisfying aspects of being on faculty is having the opportunity to teach and inspire trainees to pursue research. As the PI of our T32 fellowship-training program, I have had the opportunity to work closely with and mentor junior urologists and residents who have an interest in pursuing a career in academics and clinical urologic research.

My clinical practice is in General Urology with a focus on male voiding problems (for example, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH) and prostate cancer early detection (for example, men with elevated PSA). Here we offer the latest diagnostic testing for prostate cancer (PHI, PCA3, TMPRSS2:erg fusion, SelectMDx, MRI, transperineal prostate biopsies, fusion prostate biopsies, etc) and the most up to date options in treatment options for BPH (Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, REZUM, among others). I see my outpatients at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care and perform surgeries primarily in Brighton and also at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. My practice is supported by several superb physician assistants who help me to see all the patients that wish to be seen. They work very closely with me and have access to me at all times for questions regarding clinical care.

Appointments

Andrology, General and Community Urology
Dow Health Services Research

Areas of Interest

Research Interests: Quality of Life, Prostate Cancer Biomarkers, BPH
Clinical Interests: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Prostate Cancer detection

Credentials

Medical School/Training

  • Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1987-1991

Residency

  • North Shore University Hospital, Cornell University Medical College, Manhassett, NY, 1991-1993
  • New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, 1993-1997

Fellowships

  • Health Services Research, Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, 1997-1999

Board Certification

  • Urology

Professional Organizations

  • American Urological Association
  • American Urological Association North Central Section
  • Reed M. Nesbit Urological Society
  • American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons

Published Articles or Reviews

Web Sites

Locations

7500 Challis Rd

Brighton, MI  48116

810-263-4000

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