David Weithorn, MD
Surgery
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David Weithorn, MD, is a general surgeon and Assistant Professor, Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. A fellowship-trained minimally invasive general surgeon, Dr. Weithorn focuses on using minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, to treat a wide range of surgical diseases, including gallstones (gallbladder removal), hiatal hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, diverticulitis, colon cancer, ventral and inguinal hernias including complex hernias, recurrent ventral and inguinal hernias, and neurectomy procedures for chronic inguinal pain after inguinal hernia repair.
After receiving his Bachelor of Science from University of Florida in 2011, Dr. Weithorn attended the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency in general surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in 2020, then pursued fellowship in robotic/minimally invasive surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, training with pioneers in robotic surgery.
Dr. Weithorn is interested in outcomes-based research using minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce morbidity and speed recovery for a wide range of general surgical conditions, especially acute and/or emergent surgical conditions. He has shared his work through peer-reviewed journal articles and national presentations.
Dr. Weithorn is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Gender: Male
Credentials
Titles and Positions
- General Surgeon
Education and Training
- Fellowship Hackensack University Medical Center
- Residency Montefiore Medical Center-AECOM
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
Clinical Focus
Research Focus
Locations
Primary Location
Montefiore Medical Center
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