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Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD (Hon). FACSVideo: Get to Know Dr. Wein

Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD (Hon). FACS Surgeon

Chief, Division of Urology, HUP
Chief, Division of Urology, UPHS
Co-Director, Urologic Oncology Program
Co-Director, Voiding Function and Dysfunction Program
Founders Professor in Urology
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Dr. Wein is a Penn Medicine employed physician.

About Dr. Alan J. Wein

Ferdinand C. Valentine Award in Urology, 2011

Recipient of the Edward L. Keyes Medal, 2012

Recognized by America's Top Doctors, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012-16

Recognized by Best Doctors in America 2003-2016

Recognized in Philadelphia Magazine's annual Top Docs issue, 2002, 2004 - 2010, and 2016

Clinical Specialties

Specialty:

  • Surgery
    • Urology and Urologic Surgery

Programs & Centers:

Board Certification:

  • Urology, 1976

Clinical Expertise:

  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Adrenal Gland Tumors
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer Surgery
  • Bladder Mass
  • Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO)
  • Bladder Stones
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
  • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer Surgery
  • Kidney Mass
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction
  • Neuro-Urology
  • Nocturia (Night Time Urination)
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Partial Nephrectomy
  • Prostate Ablation
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer Surgery
  • Prostate Disorders
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Transitional Cell Carcinoma (Urothelial Carcinoma)
  • Underactive Bladder (UAB)
  • Urethral Cancer
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Retention

Description of Clinical Expertise

Urologic Oncology(Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Testis, Penis): Evaluation and Management; Evaluation and Management of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction, including Urinary Incontinence(Male and Female), Overactive Bladder, Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Practice Locations and Appointments

  • Urology

    Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine West Pavilion, 3rd Floor 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104 800-789-PENN (7366)

    A facility of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • CVS Health
  • Devon Health Services (Americare)
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana / Choicecare
  • Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
  • Intergroup
  • Keystone First
  • Multiplan
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NJ Qualcare
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Medicaid
  • PA Medicare
  • Preferred Health Care/LGH
  • Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
  • Remedy Partners at Penn Medicine
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Memberships

Advisory Board, Simon Foundation for Incontinence, National Alumni Services Council, Princeton University, Local Ambassador, Chapel of the Four Chaplains, Philadelphia, PA, Local American Cancer Society Lecturer’s Bureau, National AUA Urodynamics Guidelines Panel, National Consultant in Urology, Blue Cross of Pennsylvania, Local Consultant in Urology, Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Local Consultant, American Urological Association Education Council, National Coordinating Council, American Urological Association (Representative of Urodynamics Society (SUFU), National Evidence Based Urology Task Force, National Executive Committee, Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology(SUFU) (formerly Urodynamics Society), National Faculty of 1000 Medicine, Urology Advisory Board, F1000 Medicine Reports, National Medical Advisory Board, Interstitial Cystitis Association, National Membership Chairman, Urodynamics Society (SUFU), National Mercersburg Academy, Board of Regents, Local Nominating Committee Alternates (Mid-Atlantic Section, Rep – MAS REP), American Urological Association (Term 2010), National Program Director, Annual Meeting, Urodynamics Society (SUFU), National

Hospital Affiliation

Dr. Wein is a Penn Medicine employed physician.

Hospital Privileges:

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Research

Description of Research Expertise:

Lower Urinary Tract Physiology and Pharmacology

Academic Contact Info

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department of Surgery
Division of Urology
3400 Spruce Street - PCAM 3 West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 662-6755
Fax: (215) 662-3955
Patient appointments: 800-789-PENN (7366)

Related Links

Penn Urology website