Eric Weiss, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1997 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Colorectal Surgery (Weston)
Section Head, Active Staff
Biographical Sketch
Eric G. Weiss, MD, is the DIO and Chairman of Graduate Medical Education at Cleveland Clinic Florida, as well as the Residency Program Director of the Colorectal Training program, one of the largest training programs in the country. He currently serves on the Residency Review Committee for Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is also the Director of Surgical Endoscopy.
Dr. Weiss holds academic appointments as Assistant Professor of Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Health Sciences Center of the Ohio State University and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
He has published more than 200 manuscripts, more than 40 textbook chapters and more than 400 lectures throughout the United States and the world.
Professional Highlights
- Program Director in Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Chairman of Graduate Medical Education and DIO at Cleveland Clinic Florida
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Internship: | Albert Einstein Medical Center, Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Albert Einstein Medical Center, Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic Florida, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Weston, FL |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA |
Certifications
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery
Awards & Honors
- Named one of Americas Top Surgeons
- Named one of Super Docs of South Florida
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Colon And Rectal Surgery
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Disease
- International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 7/30/2008, Dr. Weiss has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Weiss receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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