Steven Wexner, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Continent Ileostomy
- Fecal Diversion
- Gracilis Free Tissue Transfer
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Rectopexy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pediatric Total Abdominal Colectomy
- Rectopexy
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Reoperation Surgery
- Resection of Rectal Diseases
- Sacral Nerve Stimulation
- Stoma Surgery
- Strictureplasty
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anal Cancer
- Bowel Incontinence
- Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Female Incontinence
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Presacral Tumors
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistulas
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
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View All PlansAbout Steven Wexner, MD
Dr. Wexner is the director of the Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center and has been on staff at Cleveland Clinic Florida since 1988. He has been the chairman of the department of colorectal surgery since 1993. Dr. Wexner was chief of staff from 1997-2008, chief academic officer from 2008-2012, and chairman of the Division of Research and Education from 1995-2012.
From 2012-2021, Dr. Wexner was a regent of the American College of Surgeon (ACS), and from 2020-2021 served as vice-chair of the Board of Regents, vice-chair of the finance committee, vice-chair of the executive committee, and regental liaison for the Board of Governor’s executive committee. In 2019, Dr. Wexner became the inaugural chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer. He has also been a member of the CoC executive committee since 2017. Dr. Wexner has previously and currently had many other roles in the ACS.
Dr. Wexner is the past president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Research Foundation (2014-2016), past president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2011-2012), past president of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (2010-2011), and the past president of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (2006-2007). Dr. Wexner served for six years as a governor to the ACS, past chair of the ACS advisory council for colon and rectal surgery from 2001-2005, and a member of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency review committee for colon and rectal surgery from 1999-2004. On a local level, he has also served as the president of the Florida Gastroenterologic Society (2004-2005) and for two terms as the president of the South Florida Chapter of the ACS (2000-2004). Dr. Wexner has also been granted six patents and has successfully licensed intellectual property.
Dr. Wexner holds academic appointments as Affiliate Professor at Florida Atlantic University; Clinical Professor at Florida International University; Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University; Honorary Professor, Department of Targeted Intervention, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science of University College London; Visiting Professor Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London; Professor of Surgery, University of Siena, Siena, Italy; Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel; Visiting Professor at the University of Belgrade in Serbia; and an honorary professor in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Tongji University in Shanghai, China.
In 1999, he was awarded an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland, and in 2000 he was awarded an FRCS ad eundum from the Royal College of Surgeons in England. In 2008, the German Surgical Society elected him as an honorary fellow. In 2008, he received an FRCS by unanimous election of the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the highest distinction conferred by the Council, and was inducted as an honorary member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. In 2011, he was elected as an honorary lifetime fellow of the Colorectal Society of Australia and New Zealand. In 2012, Dr. Wexner was awarded the degree of PhD honoris causa by the University of Belgrade. In 2013, he was awarded professor emeritus of I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. In 2015, he was awarded honorary membership in the European Surgical Association and also in the European Society of Coloproctology. In 2016, Dr. Wexner was recognized by Cleveland Clinic Florida as a Master Clinician. In 2017, Dr. Wexner was awarded, honorary fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and in 2018 was appointed as an honorary professor at University College London. In 2019, Dr. Wexner was inducted as a member of the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Scotland. In 2022, he received an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Dr. Wexner was the first surgeon in North America to popularize the colonic J-pouch for rectal cancer. Due to the study in which he participated and published, that procedure is now an acceptable standard of care for patients with rectal carcinoma. The same is true with his innovations for fecal incontinence and research of laparoscopy for colon and rectal cancer. In 2020, Dr. Wexner became an Editor-in-Chief of the journal Surgery. Dr. Wexner has published over 1,000 manuscripts, 269 textbook chapters, and 171 editorials and/or invited commentaries. He has been the editor or co-editor of 43 textbooks or freestanding volumes to date. In August 2022, Dr. Wexner was listed amongst the top 2% of the most cited scientists in 198 scientific fields and subfields. He ranked 10th amongst all cited GI surgeons with an H index of 98 and is currently the most cited living colorectal surgeon. (LINK) He also authored or co-authored 5 of the top 100 cited papers in benign anorectal disease including the most frequently cited manuscript on anorectal disease. (LINK) He is an active member of 43 learned societies and has held more than 70 appointed or elected offices in these societies. He is an honorary member of the surgical societies in Israel, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Wales, Chile, South Africa, Central America, and Singapore and has held over 80 visiting professorships and delivered over 2,250 scientific lectures. He has received 17 national, international, and regional awards for his research and is the founding Symposium Director of the Annual International Colorectal Disease Symposium held annually for over 30 years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has been the host educator to thousands of surgeons from around the world and is very active in social media.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1989
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Colorectal Surgery
Minneapolis,
MN
1988
Residency - Roosevelt Hospital
Surgery
New York,
NY
1987
Internship - Roosevelt Hospital
Surgery
New York,
NY
1983
Medical Education - Cornell University Medical College
New York,
NY United States
1982
Undergraduate - Columbia University
New York,
NY
1978
Professional Highlights
- Regent, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2012 -2015
- Member, Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons (CoC-ACS) 2012 - 2015
- President, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) 2011-2012
- President, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ABCRS) 2010-2011
- 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
- Member, Executive Committee, Fellowship Council 2010-2016
Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Surgery - General Surgery
Specialty Interests
Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Rectourethral Fistulas, Reoperative Surgery, Redo J Pouch Surgery, Sacral Neuromodulation, Advanced Operations for Fecal Incontinence, Gracilis Muscle Transfers
Awards & Honors
- 2020 - The Best Doctors in America 2019-2020
- 2020 - Top Docs 2020, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine
- 2019 - Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
- 2019 - 2019 Top Doctors, Gold Coast Magazine
- 2019 - Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
- 2019 - Lifetime Achievement Award, Apollo Hospital, Chennai India
- 2018 - 2018 Who's Who Top Doctors Honors Edition
- 2018 - Honorary Member - European Association of Endoscopy Surgeons
- 2018 - Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd and Gulfstream Media
- 2017 - Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
- 2017 - 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- 2017 - 2017 Who's Who Top Doctors Honors Edition
- 2017 - Honorary Senior Lecturer, University College London
- 2017 - 2017 Top Doctors, Gold Coast Magazine
- 2017 - 2017 Top Doctors, Boca Life Magazine
- 2017 - Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd and Gulfstream Media
- 2016 - Master Clinician, Cleveland Clinic Florida
- 2016 - Best Clinical Podium Presentation, "Identifying predictors of success of the LIFT procedure in the treatment of fisutal-in-ano:does location matter?" The Northern California Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2016 - Top Healthcare Provider, Worldwide Leasers in Healthcare, Int'l Association of HealthCare Professionals
- 2016 - Top Docs, Gold Coast Magazine Fort Lauderdale
- 2016 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2016 - Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd and Gulfstream Media
- 2016 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Cannolly Medical Ltd.
- 2015 - Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. Database
- 2015 - Newsweek, Top Doctors 2015
- 2015 - Newsweek Health: Top Cancer Doctors 2015
- 2015 - Top Docs 2015, Boca Life Magazine
- 2015 - Top Doctors 2015, Gold Coast Magazine
- 2015 - Great Master of Surgery, Chinese Society of Colorectal Surgery
- 2014 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Cannolly Medical Ltd.
- 2014 - Top Docs, Gold Coast Magazine
- 2014 - SAGES 2014 Distinguished Service Award
- 2014 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2014 - America's Top Doctors, Castle Cannolly Medical Ltd.
- 2013 - AbbVie Rave Investigator Training Certificate
- 2013 - Best Doctors in America 2014, Best Doctor, Inc.
- 2013 - Honorary Professor, IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
- 2013 - Boca Raton Super Doctors 2013, superdoctors.com
- 2013 - The ASCRS Barton Hoexter, MD Best Video Award, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting, "Gracilis transposition for complex perineal fistulas: rectovaginal fistula and rectouretheral fistula"
- 2013 - Best Clinical Podium Presentation, Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Award
- 2013 - Top Docs , Gold Coast Fort Lauderdale Magazine
- 2013 - Bart Hoexter Best Video Award
- 2012 - PhD (Hon), University of Belgrade, Serbia
- 2012 - South Florida Super Doctors 2012, superdoctors.com
- 2012 - Impact Paper Award, Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Journal
- 2012 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
- 2012 - Top Doctors in South Florida, Gold Coast Fort Lauderdale Magazine
- 2012 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2012 - Top Doctors, Boca Life Magazine
- 2012 - South Florida Super Doctors, City & Shore Magazine (July/August issue)
- 2011 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
- 2011 - 150 Top Docs, Gold Coast Magazine of South Florida
- 2011 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2011 - America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
- 2010 - Best Doctors in America 2011-2012
- 2010 - Guide to America's Top Doctors for Cancer, 6th Edition, Castle Cannolly Medical Ltd.
- 2010 - Guide to America's Top Gastroenterologists, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2010 - Golden Eagle Award, Northeastern Society of Colorectal Surgery
- 2010 - International Who's Who of Professionals, 2010 Edition
- 2010 - Presidential Who's Who Among Business and Professional Achievers, 2011 Edition
- 2010 - Northern California Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Award
- 2010 - Top Docs of South Florida 2010, Gold Coast Magazine of South Florida
- 2010 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2010 - America's Top Doctors, Castle Cannolly Medical Ltd.
- 2009 - Innovator Award, Cleveland Clinic
- 2009 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
- 2009 - Guide to America's Top Gastroenterologists, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2009 - 5th Annual Colon and Rectal Symposium Sergio Larach Award
- 2009 - 5th Annual Colon and Rectal Symposium Sergio Larach Award
- 2009 - 150 Top Docs, Gold Coast Magazine of South Florida
- 2009 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2009 - Florida Super Doctors - South Florida Edition, Miami Herald
- 2008 - America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2008 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2008 - Innovator Award, Cleveland Clinic
- 2008 - Guide to America's Top Physicians 2008
- 2008 - Gold Coast Magazine, Top Docs
- 2008 - Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide, 2008-2009
- 2008 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2008 - Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons
- 2007 - America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2007 - 2007-2008 Honor's Edition, Madison Who's Who Registry
- 2007 - Madison Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals
- 2007 - Guide to America's Top Gastroenterologists, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2007 - Circle of Honor, Women's Professional Staff Associations
- 2007 - 2008 Florida Super Doctors - South Florida Edition
- 2007 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- Best Doctors in America 2007-2008
- 2007 - Top Doctor, Boca Life Magazine
- 2007 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2006 - Gold Medal Award, EAES Poster Presentation, Berlin, Germany
- 2006 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer; Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2005 - Strathmore's Who's Who 2006-2007
- 2005 - America's Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., 5th Edition
- 2005 - Best Doctors in America 2005-2006
- 2005 - America's Top Doctors for Cancer; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2004 - America's Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., 5th Edition
- 2004 - America's Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., 4th Edition
- 2004 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2003 - America's Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., 3rd Edition
- 2003 - America's Top Surgeons Award
- 2003 - America's Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2003 - American Jewish Committee, 2003 Maimonides Award
- 2003 - Best Doctors in America (among 4% of US doctors) 2003-2004
- 2002 - Top Doctor's 2002, Colon & Rectal Surgery; Coral Gables Living Magazine
- 2002 - Executive Health: Top Docs South Florida CEO Business Magazine
- 2002 - Guide to America's Top Surgeons; Consumers' Research Council of America
- 2002 - America's Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2001 - Best Doctor's in America
- 2001 - Strathmore's Who's Who Honor
- 2001 - Best Doctors in South Florida; Miami Metro Magazine
- 2001 - One Thousand Great Americans: Cambridge, England; International Biographical Centre.
- 2000 - Best Doctors in South Florida; Miami Metro Magazine
- 2000 - How to Find the Best Doctors: Florida; Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
- 2000 - Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (ad eundum)
- 1999 - Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (ad hominem)
- 1999 - Top Cancer Doctors, Good Housekeeping, "Colon Cancer Surgeons"
- 1999 - Best Doctors in America; Woodward/White, Inc., Among Top 1.8% U.S. Physicians
- 1998 - Southern Medical Association - Dr. Robert D. & Alma W. Moreton Original Research Award for 1998
- 1996 - American Health, Best Doctors in America (Top 0.1% of U.S. Physicians)
- 1996 - Best Doctors in America, Southeast Region (1996-1997)
- 1995 - Who's Who in Health Care and Medicine, Biographical Sketch
- 1995 - Who's Who in the World, Biographical Sketch
- 1995 - Who's Who in the South and Southeast, Biographical Sketch
- 1994 - 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress Gold Medal Paper
- 1994 - American College of Gastroenterology/Merck Senior Fellow Research Award
- 1994 - Best Doctors in America; Woodward/White, Inc., Listed Among the Top 1.8% U.S. Physicians
- 1993 - 42nd Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Coloproctology Best Paper of the Meeting Award
- 1993 - American College of Gastroenterology/Merck Senior Fellow Research Award
- 1993 - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Research Foundation Young Researcher Award
- 1992 - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 1991 - Royal College of Surgeons of England, Traveling Fellowship
- 1991 - Doctors of the Year, South Florida Magazine, Best Doctors in South Florida
- 1990 - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; 89th Annual Meeting the Midwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons William C. Bernstein, MD Award Outstanding Presentation by a Member of the Society
- 1988 - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; 87th Annual Meeting the Midwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Durand H. Smith, MD Award Best Paper Presented by a Resident in Colon and Rectal Surgery
- 1987 - New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; Annual Residents' Research Competition; 3rd PLACE AWARD
- 1986 - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; 85th Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas; A.W. Martin Marino, Sr., M.D. Award Outstanding Presentation by a Guest of the Society
- 1985 - New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; Annual Residents' Research Competition; 2nd PLACE AWARD
- 1984 - New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; Annual Residents' Research Competition; 1st PLACE AWARD
- 1980 - American Medical Association, National Medical Student Research Forum; Galveston, Texas; Best Paper in Clinical Research
- 1980 - Mead Johnson Company, National Medical Student Research Forum; Galveston, Texas; 2nd PLACE AWARD
- 1979 - Albany Medical College Clinical Research Forum, Albany, New York; Dean’s Award of Excellence in Research
- 1979 - American Cancer Society Research Award; Albany, New York; Glenn H. Leak Memorial Fellowship
- 1978 - Columbia University; Office of the Dean, New York, New York; Dean’s Letter for Scholarship Initiative
- 1978 - Columbia University; Office of the Dean, New York, New York; Dean’s List for Academic Excellence
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. Dr Wexner has been an innovator in numerous patents and has licensed intellectual property through CCF Innovations to companies including Covidien, Karl Storz Endoscopy, Power Medical Innovations, and NovoGi.
Memberships
- 2020 - Member of Honor, Israel Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- 2019 - Honorary Professor, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University
- 2019 - Member, Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, American College of Surgeons
- 2019 - Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- 2017 - Honorary Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
- 2017 - Honorary Member, Sociedad de Cirujanos Generales de Peru
- 2015 - Honorary Member, European Society of Coloproctology
- 2015 - Honorary Member, European Surgical Association
- 2013 - Honorary Foreign Member, Argentina Society of Coloproctology
- 2012 - Fellow, American Surgical Association
- 2011 - Brazilian Society of Colorectal Surgery
- 2011 - Honorary Lifetime Fellow, Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
- 2010 - Honorary Professor of Surgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre University of Madrid, Spain
- 2008 - Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
- 2008 - Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association
- 2008 - Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- 2007 - Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery & Other Interventional Techniques
- 2007 - Society of Colorectal Surgeons Singapore
- 2006 - Honorary Visiting Professor, University of Belgrade
- 2004 - German Society of Surgeons
- 2004 - Honorary Member, Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery
- 2001 - Fellow (ad hominem), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- 2000 - Fellow (ad eundum), Royal College of Surgeons of England
- 2000 - Society of Medicine and Natural Science, University of Parma (La Societa di Medicina e Scienze Naturali dell’, Universita de Parma)
- 1999 - Japan Section, International College of Surgeons
- 1998 - Sydney Colorectal Surgical Society
- 1998 - Argentine Academy of Surgeons
- 1998 - Hong Kong Society for Coloproctology
- 1996 - Chilean Society of Coloproctology (Sociedad Chilena de Coloproctologia)
- 1996 - Central American Colorectal Society (Asociación Centroamericana de Coloproctologia)
- 1995 - Association of Surgeons of South Africa
- 1994 - Italian Association of Coloproctology Units (Unita di Coloproctologia)
- 1993 - Brazilian College of Surgeons (Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes)
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 6/20/2024, Dr. Wexner has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Wexner receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- PolyPid Pharmaceutical company
- Virtual Ports
Royalty Payments. Dr. Wexner receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- Unique Surgical Innovations, LLC
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Wexner may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Equity Dr. Wexner owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:
- Unique Surgical Innovations, LLC
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
245 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
39 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025
Dr. Wexner is the best colo-rectal surgeon
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025
Both the attending Fellow and Dr. Wexner were amazing
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Excellent Dr.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025
Dr Wexner and his team and staff did an outstanding job during my stay. After my operation they visited with me every morning to explain in detail everything about my condition and what to expect they should be commended on a job well done
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025
Excellent doctor and skilled research fellows that assist him.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025
The scale needed to be excellent..very good was stil to low to rate Dr Steven Wexner and his staff!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025
It was helpful to have Dr Wexner's assistant ask me several questions so we didn't take up to much of the Dr's time.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025
Entire process from getting appointment to seeing Dr Wexner was a very good experience.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025
As with Dr Wexner 30 yrs ago he is straight to the point on questions & answers (thorough which I like & rare these days sorry to say) all good on experience
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Thank you so very much to the entire Staff of Dr.Steven Wexner! Simply amazing
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Dr Steven Wexner has been my doctor since 2018. Dr. Wexner is OUTSTANDING and I wouldn't be on this earth without his expertise.My recent visit was urgent on February 24th. 2025. Thank you!!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Michelle the stoma nurse exceeded all expectations. She was caring, generous of time , knowledge, stomach samples, and most importantlykindness.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Appreciated Dr Oosenbrugs patience & thorough answers to my questions & concerns.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Please with the service this Dept gives and my Dr.Wexnet and staff treatment Is hank You
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025
Excellent experience. Dr Wexner is the best
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024
Our virtual visit was a very good experience. I'm grateful for Dr. Wexner and Dr. Garoufalia (Dr. Zoe). We discussed steps to wellness. I have several issues to be resolved. I can write a more thorough review at a later date. Grateful to be in their care.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024
Appreciated getting answers to all of my questions & concerns. Also the doctor's plan for follow-up procedures is reasonable & appropriate based on my condition. I look forward to continued advice in the future.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
I feel I'm in extremely capable hands with Dr. Wexner and Dr. Zoe Gargulio. It's been a long ordeal. I'm grateful to be in their care.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Dr. Wexner was very compassionate and receptive when listening to me as well as when providing advice.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Dr. Wexner is extremely professional, informative, and makes It easy to understand the medical procedures. Dr. Marin , who did my procedure Is more than competent, and did a wondeeful job.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
I appreciate the professionalism and kind gentleness of my doctors and their staff.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
The team is well informed and courteous Dr Wexner is excellent in his field.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
Excellent care from Dr Wexner and his team
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
I have high hopes for Dr. Wexner and his ability to better my life.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Dr Wexner is exceptional in every way.. Truly an asset to your hospital and a credit to his profession.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2024
Dr. Steve Wexner, and his partner, Dr. Sands, and their teams worked diligently to help me get healthy as quickly as possible and were attentive to mine and my daughters' concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024
Dr. Wexner & his team were professional & answered all my questions & concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Wexner. He was very knowledgeable of the medical issues I have been going through, and appeared to be very interested and determined to help solve my ongoing gastrointestinal issues. Very kind and empathetic.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
Dr. Werner as well as the other doctor listened and explained moms choices. He also allowed my sister to be in on conversation via telephone.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
As a new patient in Tennessee, I was easily connected to my providers!
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Both Dr Wexner and Dr Salama provided me with the most effective and comprehensive care plan to treat my condition across two successful surgeries. Their thoughtful and compassionate approach made such a difference for me and my family during my treatment.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr Wexner and staff were amazing throughout this ordeal
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
I was referred to Dr Dexter, before I got a call from them I decided to be proactive and give them a call, the woman who answered the phone was super friendly and set everything up for Dr Wexner to see me as soon as possible
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
I had a great experience on my first visit to the Dr. Wexner team, after suffering many complications ok my prior surgery, I get tears on my eyes seeing how Dr Wexner and his team make me feel welcomed, cared and that I am in good hands, I have a lot of faith on Dr Wexner and all his team thank you for showing me you care about my issue and to use your abilities to help me overcome this
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
The best doctor at Cleveland Clinic!
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
I always recommend Dr. Wexner
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Very impressed coming from Bahamas to see how efficient the hospital and Doctors are. Overall experience was beyond expectations.
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Excellent job from Florencia at the office to schedule the appointment with Dr Wexner
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Dr Wexner conducted full due diligence across different specialists in preparation for the procedure, giving me full confidence in undergoing the surgery.