Dr. Weiss and the team at Syracuse Hernia Center want to make sure you have all the information you need about our practice. Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers:
Some insurances do require a referral. Our office will be happy to take care of that for you.
Dr. Weiss accepts the most common insurance plans. If your plan is not listed below, or you would like to know if Dr. Weiss participates with your specific plan please call our office at 315-452-2727
Aetna
Anthem
BCBS Bluecard (out of area commercial and medicare advantage)
Cigna
EmblemHealth
Empire
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
GHI/Emblem
Highmark
Humana
Humana Military
Lifetime Benefits Solutions
Martins Point
Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Railroad
MVP
POMCO
Tricare East Region (through Humana Military)
United HealthCare
Workers’ Compensation
25 years
General Surgery is a surgical specialty, which covers many areas of the body. However, the focus is on the abdomen: gallbladder, colon, hernia, and appendix.
A hernia is a disruption or tear in the body's muscle, which allows bulging and discomfort. Two common locations are the groin and umbilicus.
Yes, Dr. Weiss works in the following areas:
Yes, he uses the Da Vinci Robot.
Yes. Dr. Weiss sees every patient himself. He does not employ Nurse Practitioners or Physician's Assistants.
Yes.
Yes, parking is free.
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
You can call our billing service and they are open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm.
315-452-2727