John H. Hansen-Flaschen, MD, is the Chief of the Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine Division at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Medical Director of the Penn Lung Center. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his internship, residency and fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

A member of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society, Dr. Hansen-Flaschen is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care and specializes in asthma, emphysema, MICU and acute lung injury, pulmonary diagnosis and 2nd opinion . He has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Top Docs issue, by Best Doctors in America 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. His interests include: chronic obstructive lung disease, critical care medicine, diagnosis/second opinion, diagnostic problems, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, lung volume reduction – emphysema, pulmonary disease and Wegener's granulomatosis.

Vivek N. Ahya, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine and is the Medical Director of the Lung Transplantation Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree from Boston University and completed his internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. He also completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

A member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Dr. Ahya is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He specializes in asthma, lung transplant, MICU and acute lung injury, and lung transplant.

Kenneth M. Algazy, MD, a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Center for Lung Cancer and Related Disorders and the Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology at VA Medical Center. He completed his internship at Abington Memorial Hospital, his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Hematology, Dr. Algazy is board-certified in hematology/oncology and internal medicine. He has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Top Docs issue and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. Dr. Algazy’s interests include: adrenal cortical carcinoma – METS, anemia, congenital anemia, benign hematology, bladder cancer, blood clotting disorders, bone cancer, breast cancer, multimodal therapy cancer, neuro-oncology cancer, cancer pain, colon cancer, metastatic colon cancer, ear cancer, endocrine tumor, endometrial cancer, esophageal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, hematologic malignancies, hemolytic anemia, kidney cancer, chronic leukemia, liver cancer, lung cancer, mesothelioma, mouth cancer, neck cancer, oral cavity cancer, ovarian cancer, parathyroid tumor, pituitary tumor, sarcoma, sinus cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, thyroid tumors and urologic cancer.

Gordon H. Baltuch, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Center for Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery. He received his medical degree from McGill University and completed his internship and residency at McGill Hospital. He also completed a fellowship at Centre Hospital University Vaudois in Switzerland.

Dr. Baltuch is board-certified and specializes in neurological surgery and has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Top Docs issue, by Best Doctors in America 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. He is fluent in German and Italian and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Canadian Neurosurgical Society. His areas of interest include: brain tumor, deep brain stimulation (DBS), epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, herniated disc, herniated disc - back/neck, herniated disc repair - back/neck, microendoscopic herniated disc surgery, movement disorders, general neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorders and spine surgery.

Brian J. Czerniecki, MD, PhD, a graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is the Co-Director of the Rena Rowan Breast Cancer Center. He completed his internship and residency at Ohio State University and a fellowship in surgical oncology at National Cancer Institute.

A member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research and the Society of Surgical Oncology, Dr. Czerniecki is board-certified in surgical oncology and specializes in endocrine and oncologic surgery. He has been recognized by Best Doctors In America 2005-2006 and 2007-2008. His areas of interest include: breast cancer, breast surgery - non-cosmetic, colon cancer, hernia surgery, melanoma and sarcoma.

Kevin R. Fox, MD, is the Director of the Rena Rowan Breast Center. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox is board-certified in hematology/oncology and internal medicine. He has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Top Docs issue, by Best Doctors in America 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. Dr. Fox’s areas of interest include breast cancer and lymphedema.

Roberta E. Gausas, MD, a graduate of Northwestern University Chicago, is the Director of Oculofacial and Orbital Surgery. She completed her internship at Northwestern University Chicago, her residency at the University of Wisconsin and fellowships in ophthalmology at the University of Wisconsin and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

A member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Gausas is board-certified in ophthalmology and specializes in oculofacial and orbital surgery. She is fluent in German and was recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's May 2002 Top Docs issue. Her areas of interest include: abnormal eyelashes, blepharoplasty – laser, Botox therapy, brow lift, burn reconstruction, canthoplasty, crows feet, dermabrasion, dermatologic surgery, endoscopic brow lift, eye trauma, eyelid trauma and surgery, facial lesions, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, hemangioma, laser skin resurfacing, malar augmentation, melanoma, moles – removal, neck cancer, oculoplastic surgery, orbital surgery, pigmented lesions – removal, removal of skin growths, skin cancer, tissue grafts and wrinkles.

Michael A. Acker, MD, is the chief of the division of cardiovascular surgery and a William Maul Measey Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He earned his medical degree at Brown University and completed his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his cardiothoracic residency at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

Dr. Acker is board-certified in cardiovascular surgery and specializes in heart transplantation. He has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue each year since 2002.  Dr. Acker has also been recognized by Best Doctors In America 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2007-2008, by Delaware Valley Consumers' Checkbook 2003 Top Docs issue, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007 and 2008.

Dr. Acker previously served as the Surgical Director of the Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Assist Programs. In 2006, Dr. Acker and Penn associate Rohinton Morris, MD, performed the first total artificial heart transplant in the northeastern United States at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical interests include: adult cardiac surgery, end-stage heart failure, coronary artery disease and valvular disease, expertise in mitral valve repair for advanced myxomatous disease or in patients with end stage heart failure, mechanical assist devices as a bridge to transplantation or as permanent therapy for end stage heart failure and heart transplantation. His research interests include biologic and mechanical ventricular assistance.

Howard C. Herrmann, MD, a graduate of Harvard Medical School, is the Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine.

A member of the American College of Cardiology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Herrmann is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine and interventional cardiology. Dr. Hermann has been recognized in Philadelphia Magazine's 2002 and 2007 Top Docs issue, Best Doctors In America in 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. His areas of interest include: cardiac angioplasty, atrial septal defect closures, cardiac catheterization, CardioSEAL implants, interventional cardiology, ischemic heart disease, patent foramen ovale closure, stent placement and valvular heart disease.

John C. Kucharczuk, MD, is the Assistant Professor of Surgery, a member of the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania and the Educational Coordinator of the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Kucharczuk earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his general surgery and thoracic surgery training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kucharczuk is board-certified in thoracic surgery, is an active member of the Thoracic Oncology Laboratory and participates in a number of basic and clinical research projects. His clinical interests include: lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, meditational tumors, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. His research interest include: general thoracic surgery, airway bypass stents and clinical trials in lung cancer. He was recognized by Best Doctors in America for 2007-2008.

David. I. Lee, MD, a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine, is the Chief of the Division of Urology at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He completed his internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and fellowships in urology at University of California at Irvine and Washington University. A member of the American Medical Association, the American Urological Association, and the Endourological Society, Dr. Lee is board-certified and specializes in urology and urologic surgery.

He was recognized by Best Doctors In America for 2005-2006 and his areas of interest include: adrenal gland tumor, bladder stones, bladder surgery, cryosurgery, cystectomy – laparoscopic, ESWL, kidney cancer, kidney stones, kidney tumors, laparoscopic surgery, nephrectomy, pheochromocytoma, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, prostatectomy, pyeloplasty, renal cell carcinoma, renal mass, robotic surgery, ureter cancer, ureter repairs, ureteroscopy and urologic cancer.

John Y. K. Lee, MD, is the Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Penn Gamma Knife Center. Dr. Lee attended Yale University where he graduated magna cum laude in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. He received his medical degree from UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Lee completed his residency training in neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic before joining the Neurosurgery team at Pennsylvania Hospital.

His practice focuses on functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He has expertise in the surgical treatment of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Dr. Lee has a focused interest in the treatment of pain syndromes, especially trigeminal neuralgia, central pain and complex structural spine pain. In addition, he has specialized experience in the use of the Gamma Knife® to treat brain tumors, vascular malformations and functional disorders.

Grant T. Liu, MD, is a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. He completed his internship at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, his residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and a fellowship in neurology at Harvard University.

Dr. Liu is board-certified in neurology and specializes in neuro-opthalmology. He has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Top Docs issue, by Best Doctors in America in 2003-2004, 2005-2006, and 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. His interests include: decreased vision, double vision, facial nerve disorders, glioma, glomus tumors, headache, multiple sclerosis (MS), muscle disease, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, neuro-ophthalmology, optic nerve disorders, pituitary disorders, pituitary tumor, strabismus and visual loss.

S. Bruce Malkowicz, MD, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, is the Co-Director of Urologic Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and fellowships in urology at LAC-USC Medical Center and Wistar Institute.

Dr. Malkowicz is board-certified and specializes in urology and urologic surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Urologic Association, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Society of University Urologists, the Urodynamics Society, and the Society of Minimally Invasive Therapy. Dr. Malkowicz was recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's May 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Top Docs issue, by Best Doctors In America 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, by America's Top Doctors in 2007 and his areas of interest include: bladder cancer, hematuria, kidney cancer, prostate ablation, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, robotic nephrectomy, robotic radical prostatectomy, testicular cancer, urinary diversion, urinary reconstruction, urinary retention, urologic cancer and voiding dysfunction.

Francis E. Marchlinski, MD, is the Director of the Electrophysiology Program at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and the Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency, as well as a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine, from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Marchlinski is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine and electrophysiology. Dr. Marchlinski has been recognized in Philadelphia Magazine's 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Top Docs issue, Best Doctors in America in 2005-2006, 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. He is fluent in Spanish and his areas of interest include: complex arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, consultative cardiology, defibrillator implantation, electrocardiogram, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, pacemakers, radiofrequency ablation, syncope and tachycardia.

Clyde E. Markowitz, MD, a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, is the Director of Multiple Sclerosis Center at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center.

Dr. Markowitz is board-certified and specializes in neurology. His areas of interest include multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology.

Sunita Nasta, MD, is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia. She completed her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine and fellowships in hematology/oncology at Baylor College of Medicine and UTMD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Nasta is board-certified in hematology/oncology and internal medicine. Her interests include: Hodgkin’s disease, leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Dr. Palmer specializes in otorhinolaryngology and a number of head/neck diseases, conditions, and injuries.

James Palmer, MD, received his medical degree from the College of Medicine at Ohio State University. He completed his internship and residency at Northwestern University - Chicago and a fellowship in otorhinolaryngology at Georgia Nasal & Sinus Institute.

Dr. Palmer is board-certified in otorhinolaryngology and has been recognized by Best Doctors in America 2005-2006 and 2007-2008. His areas of interest include: allergies, asthma, basal cell carcinoma, benign tumors, brow lift, dermabrasion – acne/scars/craters, dermabrasion – wrinkles, deviated septum, ear infections and pain, ear problems, ear surgery, endoscopic laser, nasal and sinus surgery, eyelid tumors, facial lesions, facial paralysis, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, forehead lift, fungal infection, gastroesophageal reflux, geriatric hearing loss disorder, head/neck malignancies, head/neck surgery, hearing loss disorders, jaw fractures, precancerous lesions, microsurgery - eye, orbit, tear duct, mouth cancer, nasal surgery, neck masses/lumps, nose surgery, oral cavity cancer, oral legions, otoplasty, pansinusitis, paranasal disorders, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, sinus problems, sleep apnea, smell and taste disorders, tear duct surgery, throat problems and tonsillitis.

Harry Quon, MD, MS, is the Director of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology, the Associate Director for the Center for Head and Neck Cancer, and is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine. He is board-certified and specializes in radiology and radiation oncology.

K. Rajender Reddy, MD, a graduate of Osmania General Hospital, is the Director of Hepatology and the Medical Director for Liver Transplantation. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Lincoln Hospital and fellowships in gastrointestinal medicine at East Tennessee State University and the University of Miami. Dr. Reddy is board-certified in gastrointestinal and internal medicine, and specializes in general gastroenterology, liver disease and transplant. He has also been recognized by Best Doctors in America in 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. Dr. Reddy’s areas of interest include: alcoholic liver disease, bile duct cancer, biliary disease, cirrhosis, encephalopathy, end-stage liver disease, esophageal varices, gallbladder, gallstones, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemangioma, hemostasis of variceal bleeding, hepatitis, hepatology, liver - portal hypertension, liver biopsy, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant evaluation, liver transplantation, liver tumor and liver/small bowel.

Anil Rustgi, MD, is the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and the Director for the Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease. He received his medical degree from Duke University Medical School and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA. He also completed fellowships in gastrointestinal medicine at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Rustgi is board-certified in gastrointestinal and internal medicine, and specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and general gastroenterology consultation. He has been recognized by Best Doctors In America 2003-2004, 2005-2006, and 2007-2008 and is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American Association of Cancer Research, American Pancreas Association, American Society of Microbiology and the Gastroenterology Research Group. Dr. Rustgi’s areas of interest include: Barrett's esophagus, celiac sprue, colon cancer, colon polyps, colonoscopy, esophageal cancer, flex sigmoidoscopy, gastroesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal oncology, H. pylori, liver cancer, malabsorption, pancreatic cancer, peptic ulcer disease, stomach cancer, ulcers and upper endoscopy.

Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS, a graduate of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his internship and residency at University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship in plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery, the American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association and the American Medical Association, Dr. Serletti is board-certified in plastic surgery. He has been recognized by Best Doctors in America 2005-2006 and 2007-2008, by Philadelphia Magazine's 2006, 2007 Top Docs issue, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. His areas of interest include: abdominoplasty, aesthetics, arm lift, blepharoplasty, body lift, Botox, brachioplasty, breast disease, breast augmentation and reconstruction, brow lift, burn reconstruction, cancer, canthoplasty, cheek augmentation and contouring, cheiloplasty, chemical peel, cleft palate repair, collagen implant, cosmetic surgery, craniofacial recon, dentofacial deformities, dermatologic surgery deviated septum, dysplastic nevi, ear melanoma, eye-eyelid surgery, eye-orbital surgery, facelift, facial implants, facial lesions, facial paralysis, facial peels, fat injections, forehead lift, genioplasty, gynecomastia, jaw augmentation and repair, liposuction, melanoma, mastopexy, microdermabrasion, microsurgery, nasal surgery, otoplasty, pediatric plastic surgery, rhytidectomym skin resurfacing, tummy tuck, wound complications and wrinkles.

Dr. Sulewski specializes in ophthalmology, including cataracts, cornea and refractive surgery.

Michael E. Sulewski, MD, a graduate of University of Maryland Medical School, is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Veteran Affairs Medical Center of Philadelphia, Co-Director of Cornea Service and the Director of Refractive Surgery. He completed his internship and residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and a fellowship in ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Sulewski is board-certified in ophthalmology and specializes in cataracts, cornea and refractive surgery. He has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2002 Top Docs issue and by Best Doctors in America 2005-2006 and 2007-2008. He is fluent in Spanish and his areas of interest include: abnormal eyelashes, cataract implant surgery, cataracts, conjunctivitis, contact lens, corneal diseases, corneal transplant, decreased vision, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, eye disorders and trauma, eyelid lesions, glaucoma, laser vision surgery, LASIK surgery, myopia, ocular inflammation, radial keratotomy, refractive disorders, refractive surgery, routine eye exam, tear duct surgery, uveitis and vision loss.

Richard W. Tureck, MD, is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College. He completed his internship and residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tureck is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Dr. Tureck was recognized by Best Doctors In America 2003-2004 and 2007-2008. He is a member of the American Fertility Society, the Endocrine Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons is a very select group of approximately 200 gynecologists nationwide who have been elected to membership after meeting very stringent criteria. Physicians within the membership are involved in teaching and the practice of advanced gynecologic surgery. His areas of interest include: endometriosis, fibroid tumor, gynecologic surgery, general infertility, myomectomy, reproductive endocrinology, reproductive surgery and uterine artery embolization.

Gregory S. Weinstein, MD, is the Vice Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Director of Head and Neck Surgery Division and the Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, the Co-Director of the Center for Head and Neck Cancer, and the Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship. Dr. Weinstein earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at the University of Iowa and a fellowship at the University of California.

Dr. Weinstein is board-certified in otorhinolaryngology and has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine's 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Top Docs issue, by Best Doctors in America 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2007-2008, and by America's Top Doctors in 2007. His areas of interest include: epiglottic cancer, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, flap - muscle/tissue replacement, glottic cancer, head and neck surgery, laryngeal cancer, larynx cancer, laser supraglottic laryngectomy, melanoma excision of the head and neck, mouth cancer, neck cancer, oral cavity cancer, parathyroid surgery, parotid surgery, pharyngeal cancer, pyriform sinus cancer, robotic surgery, salivary gland disease, skin cancer, skin grafts, skin lesions, supraglottic cancer, throat cancer, thyroid surgery, tissue grafts, tongue base cancer, tonsil cancer, vocal cord cancer and voice box cancer.

Clinical Expertise
Dr. Weinstein's clinical expertise is in the head and neck surgery including all aspects of cancer surgery oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal and neck cancer as well as special expertise in thyroid and parotid surgery. Dr. Weinstein has a special interest in organ preservation surgery for laryngeal cancer. Dr. Weinstein has an international reputation for expertise in organ preservation for cancers involving the larynx. Dr Weinstein was the first surgeon in the United States to perform the larynx preserving surgery, the Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy, and has been the primary instructor of this procedure nationally. Dr Weinstein is the author of over 120 peer reviewed medical articles. His book entitled Organ Preservation Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer provides a guide for clinicians utilizing surgery to save the larynx. Between 1993 and 2006, Dr Weinstein has given over 55 invited lectures to institutions both nationally and internationally.

Research Expertise
An extension of Dr. Weinstein's special interest in organ preservation surgery has been clinical research in the area of Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) He is Principal investigator of the first IRB approved human clinical trial for robotic surgery in the field of Head and Neck Surgery. As co-founder of the first in the world research program in human TORS, he has been involved with clinical research in both developing new techniques, instrumentation, as well as adaptation of laser technology to robotic surgery. Dr. Weinstein has also been involved in establishing the first training program in TORS. Dr. Weinstein has trained physician/researchers from a number of centers around the United States in the TORS techniques and has had trained visiting surgeons in the TORS techniques from Japan, Korea, China, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, France, India  as well as others. He has authored numerous articles in the area of robotic surgery and is on the editorial board of the newly established Journal of Robotic Surgery and is Board Member of the Minimally Invasive Robotic Association (MIRA).