
Dr. Benny Weksler M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
200 Lothrop St Puh C-800 Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Benny Weksler is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Weksler specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Weksler typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Federal University Of Brazil, Brazil 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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- Dr. Ryan Andrew Macke M.D.200 Lothrop St. C-700 Pittsburgh PA 15213
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- Dr. Christian Andres Bermudez MD200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh PA 15213
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDEl
200 LOTHROP STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213