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Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery Age 59
Dr. Benny Weksler, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery Age 59
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, AHN Grove City, Canonsburg General Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital. At present, Dr. Weksler received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Weksler also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Weksler is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Allegheny General Hospital
    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  2. 2 Klingensmith Healthcare
    2315 Myrtle St, Erie, PA 16502
  3. 3 Wolf Creek Medical Associates
    647 N Broad Street Ext, Grove City, PA 16127
  4. 4 Saint Vincent Health Center
    232 W 25th St, Erie, PA 16544

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Jul 20, 2018
Best doctor ever. Had lung cancer. In the hospital for one day. Recoved at home in 3 weeks. Great doctor
Wanda Williams in Memphis, TN — Jul 20, 2018
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Every patient is different even when they have the same disease. My practice treats each patient as an individual and we tailor our treatment to each patient.

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Biography
  • Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil in 1987. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
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Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil
    1987
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Weksler's profile.

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, AHN Grove City, Canonsburg General Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benny Weksler, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

  • AHN Grove City

    631 N Broad Street Ext, Grove City, PA

  • Canonsburg General Hospital

    100 Medical Blvd, Canonsburg, PA

  • Saint Vincent Hospital

    232 West 25th Street, Erie, PA