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Dr. Benny Weksler, MD

(Dr. Benny Weksler, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, paraesophageal hernia, pleurectomy, and more.

1211 Union Avenue Suite 300
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 448-2918

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

Office Locations

1211 Union Avenue Suite 300
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 448-2918

(901) 266-6427

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12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

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320 East North Avenue South Tower Suite 6200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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647 North Broad Street Extension Grove
City, PA 16127

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Some issues Dr. Benny Weksler, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“And now it's 30%" said Benny Weksler, assistant director for thoracic surgery with the Allegheny Health Network.”—"New report shows improvements in lung cancer treatment in Pennsylvania", CBS News, November 2025

“Other AHN co-authors of the study were Dr. Blair Jobe, chair of the AHN Esophageal Institute; Dr. Benny Weksler, system director of Thoracic Surgery at AHN; and Dr. Ali I. Amjad, medical oncologist...”—"Immune therapy drugs show promise in treating esophageal cancer", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 2024

“Those stages are just harder to cure, frankly," says Dr. Benny Weksler, a thoracic surgeon at the Allegheny Health Network. "”—"New Guidelines Double The Number Of People Who Should Get Yearly Lung Cancer Screenings", CBS News, March 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

excision

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

VATS lung resection

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Benny Weksler, MD performed more excision, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, VATS lung resection, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2013 were bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	52
minimally invasive procedures	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	58
dissection	19
doctor visit	101
excision	19
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	89
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	58
dissection	21
doctor visit	167
excision	21
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	46
dissection	31
doctor visit	302
excision	31
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lobectomy	19
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	116
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	14
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	44
dissection	25
doctor visit	282
excision	25
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	95
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	52
dissection	34
doctor visit	171
esophageal dilation	17
excision	34
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
lobectomy	20
lymph node procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	137
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dissection and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	74
excision	15
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	16
doctor visit	63
excision	16
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	29
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2021 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	25
doctor visit	82
excision	25
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	31
doctor visit	158
excision	46
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lobectomy	20
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN during 2023 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	191
excision	39
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	53
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Memphis, TN were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and hospital care.

bronchoscopy	45
dissection	24
doctor visit	139
esophageal dilation	17
excision	27
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	67
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD.

**Gender**
Female	84
Male	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benny Weksler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	45

Education & Training

He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benny Weksler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$94,966 TAGRISSO $53,027	IMFINZI $36,927	$5,012
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$35,976 Da Vinci Surgical System $32,976	DA VINCI SP $3,000
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$12,079 KEYTRUDA $1,200	$10,879
Medtronic, Inc.	$5,564 Signia $639	LigaSure $620	EEA $178	ENDO GIA ULTRA $156	$3,971
Ethicon US, LLC	$2,042 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $1,515	Endoscopy Endocutters $149	HARMONIC Product Family $120	OtherNA $116	Energy: Harmonic $90	Other $52
Other	$7,142 LINX Reflux Management System $1,222	Photofrin $1,146	SURGICAL $516	Spin $242	MATRIXRIB $214	Other $3,803

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$85,220
Education	$23,500
Consulting Fee	$23,277
Food and Beverage	$15,062
Travel and Lodging	$10,505
Other	$204

Research Payments

Dr. Benny Weksler, MD has received 95 research payments totaling $1,191,337.

Biography

Dr. Benny Weksler is a specialist in thoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Weksler include collapsed lung, pleurectomy, and surgical repair. For his residency, Dr. Weksler trained at Montefiore Medical Center. He speaks Portuguese. Dr. Weksler is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.