- Dr. Benny Weksler, MD
Dr. Benny Weksler, MD
Overview
Dr. Benny Weksler, MD works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a specialist in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and graduated Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Dr. Weksler is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, UPMC Passavant - McCandless, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret and practicing for 36 years
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Conditions
• Acute Rhinitis• All Eyelid Surgery
• Astrocytoma
• Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Cloudy Cornea as Seen in Corneal Ulcer
• Coloboma of Iris
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
• Cough Headache
• Gingivostomatitis
...
• Glenoid Labrum Repair
• Hand Neuropathy
• Independent Forensic Evaluation
• Lymphoma, Large-Cell
• Memory Disorders
• Photosensitivity
• Rathke's Cleft Cyst
• Spinal Spacer Procedure
• Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
• Thoracoscopic Surgery
• Ultrasound-Guided Mammotome® Biopsy
more details
Procedures
• Anti-Reflux Surgery• Arterial Catheterization With Robotic Assistance
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
• Decortication and Pleurectomy
• Endoscopic Laser Therapy
• Endoscopy
• Esophageal Stenting
• Esophageal Surgery
...
• Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
• Esophagogastroscopy
• Esophagomyotomy
• Esophagoscopy
• Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
• Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
• Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
• Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
• Lobectomy, Open
• Lung Cancer Treatment
• Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
• Lung Removal, Open
• Lung Resection
• Lung Surgery
• Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Mediastinal Surgery
• Minimal Access Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
• Nerve Block, Sympathetic
• Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
• Open Thymectomy
• Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Partial Lobectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Percutaneous Procedures
• Percutaneous Tracheostomy
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
• Pleural Biopsy
• Pleural Evacuation
• Port Placements or Replacements
• Pulmonary Procedures
• Resection for Pulmonary Neoplasia
• Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
• Segmentectomy, Open
• Surgery, Robotic Assisted
• Thoracentesis
• Thoracic Surgical Procedure
• Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
• Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
• Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
• Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
• Thoracoscopic Procedure
• Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
• Thoracoscopic Surgery
• Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
• Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
• Thoracoscopy
• Thoracotomy
• Tracheal Surgery
• Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
more details
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 36
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Awards
Dr. Weksler Reviews
Add review
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop Street PUH C800, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA), 15213
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- AvMed
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Classic Blue
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Golden Rule
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access
- PHCS Network PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- UPMC Health Plan
- Wells Fargo Insurance
* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
Blog Posts
Patients Questions
Affiliated Hospitals
Upmc Mercy
Upmc Mercy is a hospital located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hospital reports jointly with Mercy Providence Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 1...
UPMC Passavant - McCandless
UPMC Passavant - McCandless is a hospital located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hospital reports jointly with UPMC Passavant - Cranberry. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state ...
UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Presbyterian is a hospital located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hospital reports jointly with UPMC Montefiore. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 4 of 15 pr...
UPMC Shadyside
UPMC Shadyside is a hospital located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hospital reports jointly with UPMC Montefiore. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 4 of 15 proce...
UPMC St. Margaret
UPMC St. Margaret is a hospital located in Pittsburgh, PA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 13 procedures.
Specialists in General Surgery Pittsburgh (PA):
Latest reviews for General Surgery specialists
- Dr. C. is a pleasant, professional caring and fun doctor. Answered all my questions on a keep it simple level and explained everything. He took his time. I will refer them when needed. What a great group!07 February 2024
- He is the best if you need help with panic attacks. He fixed up my medication and I feel better.31 January 2024
- Dr. Jungblut and staff are all professional, fun, conscientious. Been going here for a long time. My children and grandchildren now see Dr. Jungblut too.24 January 2024
Sign Up / Login