Oncology

Ronald Weigel, MD PHD

EA Crowell Jr. Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery

Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA, is an esteemed surgical oncologist and endocrine surgeon specializing in breast cancer, endocrine disorders, and other surgical oncology cases beyond breast, including colon cancer. He serves adult patient populations, particularly those with complex malignancies requiring multidisciplinary care, such as hormone-responsive breast cancers and luminal breast cancer phenotypes. As EA Crowell Jr. Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Io

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: Yale University (MD, 1986)
Medical School: Yale University (PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, 1986)
Graduate School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS, Chemical Engineering)
Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS, Chemical Engineering)
Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center (Immunology, 1988-1989)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2009-2014 (6 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors for Cancer
2005-2013 (9 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Finley Hospital
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Pella Regional Health Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Weigel treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Weigel accept Aetna insurance?

Ronald Weigel's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Weigel practice?

Ronald Weigel practices in Iowa City, IA with hospital affiliations including Finley Hospital, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Pella Regional Health Center.

What does Dr. Weigel specialize in?

Ronald Weigel is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Surgical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Weigel been practicing?

Ronald Weigel has 40+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Weigel's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Yale University (MD, 1986); Medical School: Yale University (PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, 1986); Graduate School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS, Chemical Engineering).