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Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Perineal Resection
  • Advanced Polypectomy
  • Colectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Fecal Diversion
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • 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
  • Polypectomy
  • Rectopexy
  • Re-Do Rectal Surgery
  • Resection of Colon Diseases
  • Resection of Rectal Diseases
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Stoma Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
  • Surgical Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
View all 31 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Anal Abscesses
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anal Pain
  • Anorectal Disease
  • Bowel Incontinence
  • Cancer
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Enterocutaneous Fistula
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hidradenitis
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Paget's Disease
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Pouchitis
  • Presacral Tumors
  • Rectal Abscess
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectovaginal Fistulas
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
View all 28 Specialties +
Insurance

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Biography

About Eric Weiss, MD

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.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1997

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Weston, FL USA
1994

Residency - Albert Einstein Medical Center
Surgery
Philadelphia, PA USA
1993

Internship - Albert Einstein Medical Center
Surgery
Philadelphia, PA USA
1989

Medical Education - Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA USA
1988

Undergraduate - Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA USA
1984

Professional Highlights

  • Program Director in Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida
  • Chairman of Graduate Medical Education and DIO at Cleveland Clinic Florida

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

Specialty Interests

Surgical endoscopy and endoscopic procedures, laparoscopic surgery for digestive diseases, crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

Awards & Honors

  • Named one of Americas Top Surgeons
  • Named one of Super Docs of South Florida

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
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Eric Weiss, MD.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 1/9/2023, Dr. Weiss 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. Weiss 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:

  • Colospan Ltd.

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.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

257 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

41 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2023

Dr Weiss is the absolutely the best!Great staff and experience at the procedure center at Coral Springs as well!

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2023

Again, I always trust Dr. Weiss for the best care and outcome!

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023

Okay, no further comments at this time.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Dr.weiss is a really good dr.

Reviewed on May 10, 2023

I couldn't ask for any more attention on my situation from the entire staff of Dr. Weiss. Thank you.

Reviewed on May 10, 2023

I know I'm in good hands with Dr. Weiss. Thank you.

Reviewed on May 3, 2023

Excellent office and I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Weiss.

Reviewed on May 1, 2023

Dr Eric Weiss is a wonderful professional Doctor. My husband and I having been seen by him for over 20 years. We would definitely recommend him .

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Dr. Weiss is one of my favorite doctors.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

I am a child abuse survivor with severe PTSD. I couldn't stop crying the entire time I was there. Dr. Weiss was very kind to me and understanding. He operated on me years ago and saved my life. I will forever be grateful to him! I recommend him to anyone that needs him. I also drive almost 4 hrs (roundtrip) becasue I trust him. Thank u Dr. Weiss!!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2023

Excellent doctors

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023

Dr. Weiss is highly professional and conscientious.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

Doctor Weiss was very professional attentive, and patient. Excellent experience.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

As I said, Doctor Weiss was very professional, attentive, and patient. Excellent experience overall.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2023

My overall experience was great. Dr. Weiss seems very nice professional staff is very nice and professional. I feel confident in his work and being my doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Best hospital I have ever been to in my life, entire staff was is very pleasant all the time and Dr. Weiss saved my life and I can not thank him and his team enough for everything they did for me

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Very pleased with Dr Weiss was Extremely professional.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Weiss. He is professional and empathetic, clear, concise and patient - always taking the time to answer questions and explain procedures. I am very grateful to have him as my Doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

Dr Weiss and his staff are superb in providing me the care I expect from Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023

Dr Weiss is extremely caring thoughtful and professional. The best in class

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023

Dr.Weiss is the best!!!!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023

Dr Weiss is the best!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

*Dr. Eric Weiss is the most excellent physician/surgeon who has ever treated me. I have great confidence in him & his staff.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023

*Dr. Weiss team is great.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

Excellent doctor, easy to understand, helpful staff!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023

Dr Weiss and staff are excellent! I travel from Aventura to Weston just for him to be my doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023

Service both medically and bedside by Dr. Weiss was excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2022

Dr Weiss is one of the best physicians that I have ever treatedwith

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Dr. Weiss is an outstanding physician. He's absolutely the best! Hopefully I get a survey on Dr. A. Gonzalez as well.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

I drive 100 miles to see Dr Weiss. He is the best

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022

I was treated very well and professionally by the doctor and his staff.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022

Great doctor and experience.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

My colonoscopy appointment went extremely well. I spoke to Dr. Weiss both before & after my procedure.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

Dr. Eric Weiss is an excellent physician and surgeon, who has been compassionate and caring throughout my treatment for cancer, my surgery, and follow up visits. He explains everything I simple terms and has been extremely responsive in all my interactions with him, despite his busy schedule and the demands on his time.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

I think Dr Weiss has and awesome team and will recommend anyone I know that needs his expertise.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2022

Dr. Weiss and his Staff were exceptionally nice to me and explained

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2022

Dr. Weiss and staff were excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022

Dr Weiss was very nice and personable.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

I made the best decision in choosing The Cleveland Clinic I was very impressed with Dr Weiss and his staff. I feel very secure about my decision

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2022

Dr Weiss gave me excellent care. He made me feel very comfortable regarding the colonoscopy.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022

I'm so relieved to have a Dr that listens and had answers.

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