Dr. Wilder is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and at the Veteran’s Administration in West Roxbury. In addition to being a practicing surgeon, she performs clinical research on the topic of equity issues around lung cancer and social determinants of health and works with residents and fellows.
Dr. Wilder earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and performed residencies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the University of California, Fresno. She did her fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital (cardiothoracic surgery) and is board certified in Surgery.
Dr. Wilder’s clinical interests include lung cancer, esophageal cancer, chest wall and mediastinal diseases and airway tumors. She prioritizes the use of the robot for her surgical procedures whenever appropriate. Dr. Wilder serves on the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons Executive Board, and the Women in Thoracic Surgery Leadership Committee. In addition to her clinical and research interests, she has a passion for education and mentorship and works to find ways to help support the future generations of surgeons and physicians across the board.
“I have always wanted to be a clinical researcher. I think that it is important that as a surgeon, I am also working to move the field forward and address issues that exist. The PCE was the perfect introduction to my efforts towards obtaining my MPH. The best part(s) of the program, without a doubt were my colleagues and the amazing faculty that taught us. I was blown away every day by the level of knowledge in the room and the passion for the work being done. This program has impacted my career because it has opened my eyes to how much work there is to do in the public health sector. I am so inspired to make lasting change in our healthcare system and want to learn more about how to do that well!”
