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Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic 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
  • Colon Resection Surgery
  • 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 Rectal Diseases
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Stoma Surgery
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
  • Surgical Endoscopy
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
View all 30 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 +
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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
1994

Education & Fellowships

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

Residency - Albert Einstein Medical Center
Surgery
Philadelphia, PA
1993

Internship - Albert Einstein Medical Center
Surgery
Philadelphia, PA
1989

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

Undergraduate - Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
1984

Professional Highlights

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

Certifications

  • 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.

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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 9/12/2024, 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.

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

244 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 4.9
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

35 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

Speaking with Dr Weiss leaves me with the confidence I'm in the hands of a gifted surgeon. Surgery can be a scary experience. Knowing you are in the care of one of the best doctors around alleviates a lot of that anxiety.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

The best of the best. Dr. Weiss is by far the most skilled surgeon I've ever encountered. I would, and did trust him with my life. No one compares with his level of intelligence and surgical mastery. I am forever grateful,

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

Unparalleled excellence across the board. Dr. Weiss is a truly gifted surgeon, and his team is clearly hand-picked for clinical and interpersonal ability.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Exceptional in every way. Dr. Weiss saved my life, and it was not an easy life to save. Every single member of his team is phenomenal. A rating scale of 1-5 is almost insulting. Dr. Weiss is an 11 out of 5.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

Appreciate that Dr Weiss was able to see me quickly

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024

I like my doctor he answers my questions. He's very professional.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr Weiss is an excellent Dr who I've used before. He is the absolute best

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Best colorectal Dr ever

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr Weiss has a jr doctor DR Marc I think his name was he's extremely good!

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

I would recommend everyone to these providers based on their care

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Dr. Weiss is the reason I drove to Cleveland clinic from the West Coast

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Could not be more impressed and happy with the nurses and the doctors. A great team.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

The doctor took time to listen to me, explained his recommended course going forward and answered my questions. I could tell he was busy but he didn't make me feel rushed.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Doctor Weiss is great!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr Weiss was outstanding!! Stopped to say hello before the procedure. Was extremely comforting when I entered the OR. He was wonderful.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Is always a great experience calling or using Dr Weiss office or department. They are very helpful and responsive.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

I'm very grateful of having Dr. Weiss as my surgeon. He saved my life once and I know that I'm in good hands. He is the best in all the aspects, always have the best people in his team. They all treat you with care.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Excellent Doctor

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

The doctor was very knowledgeable and professional. He will do testing instead of just giving me pills .

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr Weiss is exemplary as a physician.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Weiss is an excellent surgeon! I know I am in skilled, capable hands!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Weiss is simply the best. I drive 400 miles round trip to see him, and it is certainly worth it.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Top shelf surgical team, especially Dr Eric Weiss and his fellow Dr David Meyer

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

My visit with Doctor Weiss was very positive . Read my other valuation of him. Very good Doctor

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Weiss is an excellent Doctor .

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

Dr. Weiss is an excellent physician.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

Dr. Weiss is an excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Excellent Doctor and his team!!!

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Dr. Weiss is amazing!! He has always treated me with kindness. I appreciate so much

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

The doctors made me feel very comfortable and kept me very informed

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Eric Weiss and his team are the best. They gave me a 2nd chance at life and continue to amaaze me. Thank you for giving me my life back. Words can't say enough.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Good experience with very competent people, very grateful for Dr. Weiss and all of his team!

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023

Dr. Weiss explained the procedure clearly and was very concerned about me.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Best doctor he helped me so much, when no one else would

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Dr Weiss immediately made me feel comfortable, safe, & confident that I was in good hands & everything would be alright .

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