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Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

General Surgery
4.1 (9)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil and is affiliated with West Penn Hospital, Weirton Medical Center, Allegheny General Hospital, AHN Grove City, Canonsburg General Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Weksler an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Weksler works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Germantown, TN and Memphis, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Weksler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Alleghency Geneal Hospital
    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-6137
  2. 2
    Office
    7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 448-2918
  3. 3
    Division of Thoracic Surgery
    1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 410, Memphis, TN 38104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 448-2918

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • West Penn Hospital
  • Weirton Medical Center
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • AHN Grove City
  • Canonsburg General Hospital
  • Saint Vincent Hospital

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    About Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1780803999
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil
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