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Anna Weiss, M.D.

Anna Weiss, M.D.

Breast Surgery , General Surgery , Surgical Oncology , Surgery , Cancer

4.8 out of 5 stars
32 Ratings
4 Comments
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 487-1700

Locations

Pluta Cancer Center - Henrietta

Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
125 Red Creek Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

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Wilmot Cancer Center - Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital
90 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-5830 Get Directions
Wilmot Cancer Institute - Webster

875 Hard Road
Webster, NY 14580

(585) 602-3150 Get Directions

About Me

I am thrilled to enhance the already superb breast team at Pluta Breast Center/Wilmot Cancer Institute. We aim to provide true multi-disciplinary care, meaning patients will see multiple providers in one encounter, who then present the treatment plan to the patient as a team. This type of care ensur...
I am thrilled to enhance the already superb breast team at Pluta Breast Center/Wilmot Cancer Institute. We aim to provide true multi-disciplinary care, meaning patients will see multiple providers in one encounter, who then present the treatment plan to the patient as a team. This type of care ensures that patients receive cutting edge treatments.

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)

Pluta Professor in Breast Care - Department of Surgery (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

OptimICE-PCR: De-Escalation of Therapy in Early-Stage TNBC Patients Who Achieve pCR After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

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...

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Helpful and kind care from everyone I met from my first telephone call

Sep 28, 2024

5.0 stars

I was very impressed about her knowledge and love she showed.

Aug 11, 2024

5.0 stars

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

5.0 stars

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