Steven Wexner, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1988 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Colorectal Surgery (Weston)
Department Chair, Active Staff
Education and Research (Weston)
Biographical Sketch
Steven D. Wexner, MD, is Chief Academic Officer at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Wexner served as Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic Hospital from 1997 to 2007. He is also Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chairman of the Division of Research and Education, and 21st Century Oncology Chair in Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Dr. Wexner holds academic appointments as Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Health Sciences Center of The Ohio State University; Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.; Clinical Professor of Biomedical Science at Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University; Professor of Surgery, University of Siena, Siena, Italy; and Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel.
In 1999, he was awarded an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and in 2000 he was awarded an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in England. In 2003, the American Jewish Committee presented Dr. Wexner with the prestigious Maimonides Award. Dr. Wexner is the Past President of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He was awarded and FRCS by the unanimous election of council of the Royal College of Surgeons in and also honorary membership in the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland in 2008.
Dr. Wexner has published over 470 manuscripts, more than 190 textbook chapters and more than 85 editorial and invited commentaries. He is the editor or co-editor of 25 textbooks or freestanding volumes to date and is a member of 19 editorial boards and a reviewer for an additional 30 journals. He is an active member of 43 learned societies and has held more than 26 appointed or elected offices in these societies. He is an honorary member of the surgical societies of seven other countries and has held over 40 visiting professorships and delivered over 1,052 scientific lectures.
Dr. Wexner has received 16 national, international and regional awards for his research and is the Symposium Director of the Annual International Colorectal Disease Symposium held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This course is the largest annual international colorectal course in the United States. In addition, Dr. Wexner trains 15 to 20 surgeons per year in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, surgical oncology and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. In that capacity, he has been the host educator to thousands of surgeons from around the world.
Dr. Wexner has been elected by his peers as one of the best colorectal surgeons for inclusion in "The Best Doctors in America" (Woodard and White, 1995 to 2003), "The Best Doctors in America" (American Health, 1996), "Best Doctors in America (2005-06, 2007-08)," "Top Cancer Doctors," Good Housekeeping magazine (1999), "How to Find the Best Doctors? (2000), "Best Doctors in South Florida," Miami Metro magazine (2000 and 2001), "America's Top Doctors" (Castle Connolly, 2002 through 2006), "Guide to America's Top Surgeons," Consumers' Research Council of America (2002/2003/2006/2007), "America's Top Doctors for Cancer," Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. (2005-06, 2007-08) and "Executive Health: Top Docs," South Florida CEO Business magazine (2002), Strathmore's Who's Who (2006-2007), "The Top Docs: 152 Physicians in 30 Specialties in South Florida," Boca Life magazine (Jun. 2007), and "2008 Florida Super Doctors-South Florida Edition."
Professional Highlights
- President, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)2006-2007
- President, Florida Gastroenterologic Society (FGS) 2004-2005
- President, South Florida Chapter American College of Surgeons 2000-2004
- Secretary, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) 2008-2010
- Governor, American College of Surgeons 2000-2006
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY |
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| Internship: | Roosevelt Hospital, Surgery, New York, NY |
| Residency: | Roosevelt Hospital, Surgery, New York, NY |
| Fellowship: | University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Colorectal Surgery, Minneapolis, MN |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Columbia University, New York, NY |
Certifications
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery
Specialty Interests
Colon Cancer, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, incontinence, laparoscopic colon resection, laparoscopy, rectal cancer, Ulcerative Colitis.
Innovations & Patents
One of the pioneers in the surgical management of rectal carcinoma (cancer) as well as laparoscopy and the surgical treatment of fecal incontinence
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America, Woodward and White, 1995-2008
- Best Doctors in America, American Health, 1996
- Best Doctors in South Florida, Miami Metro magazine, 2000, 2001
- Top 318 Cancer Doctors for Women, Good Housekeeping magazine, 1999
- America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2002-2008
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly, 2005-2008
- Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America, 2002-2007
- Guide to America's Top Gastroenterologists, Castle Connolly, 2007
- Executive Health: Top Docs, South Florida CEO Business, 2002
- The Top Docs, Boca Life magazine
- Florida Super Doctors, South Florida Edition
- 21st Century Chair in Colorectal Surgery
Honorary Fellowships and Memberships:
- Royal College of Surgeons, England
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Academia Argentina de Cirugia, Argentine Surgical Academy
- Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Chirurgie, German Surgical Society
- Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes, Brasilian College of Surgeons
- Sydney Colorectal Surgical Society, Australia
- Welsh Surgical Travelling Club
- Colorectal Surgery Society of Singapore
- Hong Kong Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- International College of Surgeons, Japanese Section
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
- International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Wexner receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Bard Medical Division
- Cook Incorporated
- EZ Surgical, Ltd.
- Incontinence Control Devices, Inc.
- Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- Power Medical Interventions, Inc.
Royalty Payments. Dr. Wexner has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries related to the companies shown below:
- Covidien
- Power Medical Interventions, Inc.
Equity. Dr. Wexner owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, or consultant:
- CRH Medical Corporation
- EZ Surgical, Ltd.
- Intuitive Surgical Inc.
- NeatStitch Ltd.
- Power Medical Interventions, Inc.
- SurgRX, Inc.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Wexner serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an officer or director, for the following companies or other entities:
- Advanced Surgical Innovations LLC
- Unique Surgical Innovations, LLC.
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