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Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.1 (9)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil and is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, Allegheny Valley 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 Erie, PA and Grove City, PA. 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
    Allegheny General Hospital
    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-6137
  2. 2
    Klingensmith Healthcare
    2315 Myrtle St, Erie, PA 16502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-6137
  3. 3
    Wolf Creek Medical Associates
    647 N Broad Street Ext, Grove City, PA 16127 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-6137
  4. 4
    Saint Vincent Health Center
    232 W 25th St, Erie, PA 16544 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-8850

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • West Penn Hospital
  • Allegheny Valley Hospital
  • AHN Grove City
  • Canonsburg General Hospital
  • Saint Vincent Hospital

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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
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Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thymus Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acid Reflux Surgery
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Laser Therapy
Endoscopy
Esophageal Stenting
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagoscopy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung Resection
Lung Surgery
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mediastinal Surgery
Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Open Appendectomy
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Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
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Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pleural Biopsy
Pleural Evacuation
Pulmonary Procedures
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection for Pulmonary Neoplasia
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Procedure
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 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
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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