Eric A. Wieman, MD,FACS

About Eric

Dr. Eric Wieman is a general and laparoscopic surgeon at St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson, WY. Dr. Wieman grew up outside of Louisville, KY. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy of Mathematics at Macalester College in St. Paul, where he was also pre-med. His interest in studying abroad as well as a recommendation from a family friend and Irish surgeon prompted his to attend medical school at University College Cork, Ireland. During his time there, he took his American Boards, played for the university soccer team, began the UCC Surgical Society, and met his wife, Olivia, who was also studying at UCC. After Eric and Olivia both finished school, they returned to Kansas City. Dr. Wieman completed his residency and Olivia completed her MPA in Healthcare at UMKC. They then moved Louisville where he completed a fellowship in Interventional Endoscopy/ERCP and Pancreaticbiliary Surgery at University of Louisville. Dr. Wieman began his practice at Baptist Health Floyd, where he worked until joining St. John’s General Surgery in 2017.

On his free time, Dr. Wieman enjoys to fish with his wife and listen to bluegrass music. He even plays a little banjo himself! He moved to Jackson with his wife and dog, Tayto, who has made it onto 2 magazine covers!

Medical Interests Special Clinical Interests

American Board of Surgery; Certification in General Surgery obtained March 2014

Education

University College Cork - Medical Education

University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine - Residency - General Surgery

University of Louisville Dept of Surgery - Fellowship - Endoscopy, Interventional ERCP, Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery