Anna Weiss, M.D.
Breast Surgery , General Surgery , Surgical Oncology , Surgery , Cancer
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Anna Weiss, M.D.
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Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
125 Red Creek Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Strong Memorial Hospital
90 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Area of Expertise
• Breast Cancer
• Benign Breast Disease
• Breast and Axillary Surgery
Area of Special Interest
• Surgery after Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy
• Patients with an Inherited Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
I chose Breast Surgery as my specialty because breast cancer patients are inspiring – they are beaming with hope for themselves, as well as for other breast cancer patients who may come after them. This means that patients join clinical trials, for example, and try to make breast cancer care better for the world. It’s extremely rewarding to care for such engaged, hopeful patients.
My approach to patient care is based on shared decision-making, meaning I do my best to explain everything in a way each patient can understand and be wholly involved in their treatment decisions.
I was born and raised in Syracuse NY, and my entire family still resides there. In addition, my family traditionally spent every holiday season visiting my godparents in Henrietta! I am truly excited for this homecoming, and to serve the community that helped make me who I am today.
Certified Specialties
Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Surgery, Oncology (SMD)
Associate Professor - Cancer Center - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Surgery, Breast, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. 2016 - 2017
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of California San Diego-General Surgery. 2008 - 2009
Residency, Internship/Residency, University of California San Diego-General Surgery. 2008 - 2016
Education
MD | Case Western Reserve University. 2008
Awards
Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar, Association of American Medical Colleges, Applied and accepted for le. 2021
Best Manuscript Award, Association of Women Surgeons. 2018
Conquer Cancer Merit Award American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Research, outstanding poster by a trainee. 2017
Corynee S. Uhl Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center, For excellence and compassionate breast cancer patient care. 2017
American College of Surgeons Leadership and Advocacy Summit Resident and Associate Society of ACS, Travel Grant to attend the Su. 2016
Jeopardy Contestant and Winner, San Diego Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). 2015
Outstanding Clinical/Outcomes Research Award, Surgery Research Showcase, UCSD. 2014
Grant award to fund "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Dinner Symposium"Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women, UCSD, Co-chai. 2012
Award for Research Excellence at Lepow Day, AOA, Case Western Reserve University. 2006
Crile Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University Research in pediatric pulmonology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital,. 2005
Training Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Research in pediatric pulmonology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. 2005
Josephine E. and Kenneth M. Schreck, MD Family Endowment Fund Annual Scholarship Award, Case Western Reserve University, School. 2004 - 2008
Research
Clinical Trials
Lead Researcher: Anna Weiss
The phase III trial compares the effect of pembrolizumab to observation for the treatment of patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer who achieved a pathologic complete response after preoperative chemotherapy in combination with pembr...
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Patient Comments
Helpful and kind care from everyone I met from my first telephone call
Sep 28, 2024
I was very impressed about her knowledge and love she showed.
Aug 11, 2024
Dr. Weiss asked for my input on my condition then proceeded to use drawings with her explanation of why additional surgery was necessary.
Jul 05, 2024
Drs. Weiss and Huston were very attentive, I appreciated their listening and fully explaining my diagnosis and treatment options. I liked seeing both of them together to review my treatment.
Nov 12, 2023