
Certifications
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Clinical Focus
Education
MD, St. George's University
Residency, Pathology
Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Surgical Pathology
Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Pathology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Biography
- Dr. Bleiweiss is an internationally known surgical pathologist specializing in breast pathology. He is a professor of Pathology, Chief of Surgical Pathology, and Director of the Division of Breast Pathology. He is an active participant in national clinical breast cancer trials and has led the Breast Pathology Cadre of Cancer and Leukemia Group B, one of the Cooperative Clinical Oncology Groups sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Bleiweiss has published numerous and book chapters and is the first author of a textbook correlating radiologic and pathologic findings in breast core biopsies. He serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several peer-reviewed journals, and has played a leadership role in many pathology and multidisciplinary breast cancer-focused societies, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr. Ira Bleiweiss discusses breast biopsies in The Daily News Feature The Daily Check Up.
Awards
2009 -
Best Doctors
New York Magazine
Research
Pathology of Sentinel Lymph Node ProceduresCorrelation of radiologic and pathologic findings; especially in core biopsiesPublications
Jing Y, Zhang J, Bleiweiss IB, Waxman S, Zelent A, Mira-Y-Lopez R . Defective expression of cellular retinol binding protein type I and retinoic acid receptors a2, b2, and g2 in human breast cancer cells. FASEB J 1996; 10: 1064-1070.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Dr. Bleiweiss did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2012 and/or 2013: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website at http://icahn.mssm.edu/about-us/services-and-resources/faculty-resources/handbooks-and-policies/faculty-handbook. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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