Radiation Oncologist
Yonatan Weiss, M.D., is a board-certified radiation oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Weiss specializes in treating thoracic, central nervous system and gynecologic cancers with expertise including advanced technologies such as Gamma Knife radiosurgery and interstitial brachytherapy. Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute in 2022, he was a clinical instructor in the radiation oncology department at the University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Weiss also served as chief resident at the Princess Margaret and Odette Cancer Centres, the premier cancer programs in Canada. Before beginning medical training, he worked in cancer research investigating DNA repair in organisms that were resistant to radiation. His research has been presented at national and international scientific conferences. Dr. Weiss’ approach to patient care is to develop a strong partnership with patients, their families and the entire healthcare team. He believes in frequent, proactive communication for effective treatment plans. When he is not treating patients, he likes swimming, playing pickleball, going to the beach, and playing the piano and trombone.
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About Yonatan Weiss
Yonatan Weiss, M.D., is a board-certified radiation oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Weiss specializes in treating thoracic, central nervous system and gynecologic cancers with expertise including advanced technologies such as Gamma Knife radiosurgery and interstitial brachytherapy. Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute in 2022, he was a clinical instructor in the radiation oncology department at the University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Weiss also served as chief resident at the Princess Margaret and Odette Cancer Centres, the premier cancer programs in Canada. Before beginning medical training, he worked in cancer research investigating DNA repair in organisms that were resistant to radiation. His research has been presented at national and international scientific conferences. Dr. Weiss’ approach to patient care is to develop a strong partnership with patients, their families and the entire healthcare team. He believes in frequent, proactive communication for effective treatment plans. When he is not treating patients, he likes swimming, playing pickleball, going to the beach, and playing the piano and trombone.
| 2022 - Present | Radiation Oncologist, Baptist Health South Florida ‐ Miami Cancer Institute | |
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| 2021 - 2022 | Radiation Oncologist, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center ‐ Department Radiation Oncology | |
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| 2021 - 2022 | Radiation Oncologist, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center ‐ Department Radiation Oncology | |
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| 2016 - 2021 | Radiation Oncologist, Princess Margaret Hospital & Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre ‐ University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Onclology | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2021 - 2022 | Practice Based Research and Innovation |
| Sunnybrook Research Institute | |
| Seed Grant | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| $8,310 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2017 - Present | Member, American Society for Radiation Oncology | 2017 - Present | Member, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology | 2017 - Present | Member, Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada | 2013 - Present | Member, Canadian Medical Association | 2013 - Present | Member, Ontario Medical Association |
Honors and Awards
- Robert V. Brady Award for Best Resident, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto (2020)
- CROF Resident Elective Traver Award, Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation (2020)
- Leonard Levine Leukemia/ Lymphoma Award, McMaster University (2016)
- CIBC Medicine and Cancer Award, McMaster University (2015)
- Runner-up: Best Presentation, Repair, Recombination, Replication Segregation and Maintenance Conference (2013)
- NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award, Biochemistry (2012-2013)
- University (Senate) Scholarship, McMaster University (2010- 2013)
- Undergraduate Award for Academic Merit, Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top McMaster University (2010-2013
- McMaster President's Award, Mcmaster University (2010)
Courses
- 2012-2013 Cell Biology HTH SCI 1106 Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
- 2013-2015 McMaster Interprofessional Anatomy Dissection Course, MD Coordinator, McMaster University
- 2016-2019 Problem Based Learning Facilitator, University of Toronto
- 2017-2019 Junior Academy scholar, University of Toronto
- 2018-2020 Lecturer for Introduction to Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
- 2018-2021 Clinical Skills Instructor and Facilitator for Undergraduate Medical Students, University of Toronto MD Program
| 2016 - 2021 | Resident, University of Toronto, Ontario, CA ‐ Radiation Oncology Postgraduate Residency | |
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| 2016 - 2021 | Resident, University of Toronto, Ontario, CA ‐ Cancer Trainee Professional Enrichment Program | |
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| 2013 - 2016 | Resident, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine ‐ McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CA | |
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| 2010 - 2013 | Bachelor of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CA ‐ Bachelor of Health Science, Biochemistry Specialization | |
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Contact Information
Miami Cancer Institute
8900 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 596-2000