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Christopher Weight

Christopher Weight, MD

Urologic Oncology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About Christopher Weight

Title

Vice Chair, Research

Biography

Dr. Weight is Vice Chair of Research and the Center Director for Urologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.  He is a Professor of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and member of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.  

Patient Care: Dr. Weight is a renowned urologic oncologist with patients coming from more than 30 countries around the world and nearly all 50 states in the US. He cares for patients with all GU malignancies including prostate, kidney, bladder, testis and adrenal cancer.  He is forward thinking in precision oncology and prioritizes organ preservation when possible.  He performs advanced/complex surgeries such as multi-visceral cancer surgeries, cystectomy/neobladder, robotic/open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, partial nephrectomy, focal therapy for prostate cancer, and IVC tumor thrombectomy.

Education: He is a graduate of University of Utah School of Medicine.  After completing medical school, Dr. Weight successfully completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic and fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the Mayo Clinic.  During this time, he also completed a master’s degree in clinical and translational research at the Mayo Graduate School. Dr. Weight directs the Cleveland Clinic SUO Urologic Oncology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and is an active teacher in the residency program and medical school. 

Research: Dr. Weight is constantly trying to answer questions on how to better prevent, diagnose, treat and improve the lives of those affected by genitourinary tumors.  He is an NIH funded researcher as either a PI or Co-I on four R01 grants, PI on one Department of Defense grant, and multiple foundational and industry sponsored research projects.  His areas of research have focused on environmental exposures that may lead to genitourinary cancers as well as utilizing artificial intelligence to help personalize the treatment of patients with GU malignancies.  He has been the clinical director of four international AI challenges in kidney cancer KITS19, KITS21, KNiGHT 22 and the upcoming KITS 23. He is the clinical director of the (Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Health Imaging) AIM-HI lab at Cleveland Clinic.  With over 250 publications, and an h-index of 56, Dr. Weight ranks among the top 1% of urology researchers.

Locations

  1. Q Building - Glickman Tower
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2012
  • Graduate School: Mayo Clinic, 2012
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2010
  • Internship: Cleveland Clinic, 2005
  • Medical Education: University of Utah School of Medicine, 2004
  • Undergraduate: Utah State University, 2000
  • Undergraduate: Utah State University, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2014

Professional Highlights

Dr. Weight has also traveled the world, celebrating and elevating those affected by kidney cancer through the non-profit organization he founded called Climb 4 Kidney Cancer, see https://climb4kc.org/.  Dr. Weight and team have climbed mountains on 5 continents carrying kidney cancer patients' photos to the summit. The C4KC team has also created stairclimbing events to honor kidney cancer patients, while using the symbolism of climbing and fighting cancer to help raise money for kidney cancer research.  This fundraising led to several seed grants which have in turn led to 3-6 times the original investments in subsequent grants and downstream research funding.

Additional Training

Emerging Physician Leadership Program Graduate, U of Minnesota

Awards

  • Teacher of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Department of Urology 2024
  • Teacher of the Year, University of Minnesota, Department of Urology 2018
  • Teacher of the Year, University of Minnesota, Department of Urology 2016
  • Mayo Fellows Humanitarian Award 2011

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
  • American Urologic Association (AUA)

Innovations & Patents

Developed Several AI Computer vision models

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists collaborate with industry to advance medical breakthroughs. These partnerships help commercialize discoveries for public benefit while maintaining scientific integrity. To ensure transparency and minimize potential bias, Cleveland Clinic reviews these relationships and publicly discloses when physicians/scientists receive significant compensation for consulting, serve in fiduciary roles, receive royalties, or hold equity interests related to their work. We manage potential conflicts through approval processes, annual reporting, and targeted management plans.

As of 2026-02-04, Dr. Weight has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Insurances Accepted

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

472 ratings, 77 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Dr. Weight is why you''re a world leader

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    First time I''ve met physician - hard to recommend someone I really have little opinion of

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    I love Dr.Weight and the only thing about him being late for my appointment. I know he''s a busy man!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    The resident was very respectful My physician is excellent Would highly recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Doctors and staff are outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Doctor was very patient and extremely informative about the diagnosis and potential treatment alternatives. I learned some critical information based on the discussion

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Dr. Weight is an excellent urologist and surgeon! He listened to my concerns and symptoms. Also the history of the three months of treatments at another hospital system.Dr. Weight was able to get me scheduled within three days for surgery and I am on the road to full recovery. Thank you Dr. Weight and the Cleveland Clinic team. I am feeling much better now. I am very appreciative. May God continue to bless the health care provided by the Cleveland Clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Both Dr. Weight and the nurse practitioner who assisted him were very professional, helpful and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Dr. Weight is the best of the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    I do like meeting with Dr Weight in person but he and the others make it a pleasant discussion. I am relaxed at home and feel it does not compromise the process.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2026

    I was nervous because he was replacing dr. Campbell who was the best care for my cancer surgery but I feel I was put in good hands with dr Weight

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2026

    Dr Waite has been a very caring and informative physician. I feel he has given me excellent guidance in my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2026

    Excellent physician. Very good doesn''t say enough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2026

    Dr Weight was great. Waiting for months for an appt is frustrating.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    Dr. Weight was fantastic

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Went through other visits/treatments provided by other physicians. Pretty thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    The doctor was excellent and made me feel at ease during the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    Dr. Weight provided the knowledge and expertise we want in a care giver.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    Great experience: Dr. Weight was extremely nice and compassionate during the procedure which would make anyone anxious.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Dr. Weight always makes clear what the next steps in the plan of care are. He always makes a point to ask how I''m doing and not just about my cancer care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2026

    Love Dr Weight. He was kind and courteous. He was compassionate and empathetic toward my concerns. He had total knowledge of my concern and is being proactive with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2026

    Dr. Weight and his fellow explained everything thoroughly and made sure we had all of our questions answered. They cared about us as a person and Gave us all the time that we needed for our questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    I have been a patient for a few years now, and I am so very impressed with the quality of care that I have received. Dr. Weight''s expertise is exemplar. I never feel rushed. He takes any time necessary to be sure that I fully understand the outcome of the visit. His caring nature puts me at ease, and I feel very respected as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    This was my 1st encounter with Christopher J. Weight, MD and I was exceptionally pleased with quality of his care and responsiveness to any questions I had and educating me during the procedure and especially how he handled the challenge of surprisingly finding 2 surgical clips in my bladder. One of which he was diligently able to remove and his diligent effort to remove the 2nd, which was too embedded In the wall of my bladder!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    As far as I''m concerned Dr. Weight is by far the best physician I ever come in contact with. He exceeds by all the questions listed above .lastly HE''s A GOOD MAN!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Truly exceeded all my expectations.. Thanks to Dr. Weight and your team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    I would absolutely recommend Dr Weight

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    I have been seeing Dr.Weight for 4 years now He and his tem are very prompt and trustworthy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    I told Dr Weight, the second best decision in my life was going to see himthe first being marrying my wife!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr. Weight is always polite, informative, and concerned about my current state of health. He covers all the bases, being very thorough with my particular case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    I have recommended Dr Weight and cleveland clinic to others. Nothing put praise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr. Weight was very patient with my questions and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Weight really helped me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    The NP listened, took careful notes, responded appropriately and always deferred to Dr Weight for specific answers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr Weight goes beyond the call of duty to make things right. I have total faith in him and his recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Professional, kind, ,reassuring, and professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Weight talked with me throughout the procedure. He was engaging, comforting and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr Weight is a wonderful Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Kind staff and qualified physicians give me great confidence in healthcare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Weight has been fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr Weight is an outstanding leader as well as a physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Since my previous doctor moved on to another position, I needed to select another to assist in my health issues. I chose Dr Christopher Weight who was very thorough and thoughtful when I had my visit at the Clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Peters does a great job!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    I very much enjoyed my visit with the doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Housekeeping top notch. We needed and used several extra times. Nurses also top notch. Doctors top notch. We have always had the greatest care and doctoring at Cleveland.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Weight is one of the finest Dr's I have ever worked with. Caring, compassionate, present and extremely competent. I am so thankfully he and his team have been my caregivers for my cancer journey.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Wright was very nice and took time to explain everything to me me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Weight and his staff are outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    I tell friends and co-workers all about Dr. Weight and his compassion towards myself and my family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Weight is Great !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr Weight and I liked the conservative approach he is taking in regards to my issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    First meeting with Dr Weight. On time, knowledgeable, helpful, informative. ALL GOOD

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Excellent experience with caring and knowledgeable doctor. Also very respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr.Weight is top notch. I have nothing but praise for him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr Weight an his staff are very good people.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr Weight great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Very impressed with Dr Weight.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Weight is the best. One of the best doctors on the earth.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I feel very lucky to be treated at the Cleveland Clinic.Amazing hospital and the best staff and Doctors.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Weight is fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Weight and Dr Shelby Harper very good. Explained well and answered all questions. Very attentive while in-patient as well as in clinic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    My doctor is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Video in this instance worked great and from past experience, if Dr Weight or I feel the need for an office visit, he will make the arrangements.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr Weight is oustanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    As a patient advocate for over 30 years I have worked with hundreds of doctors. I have brought patients to Dr. Weight and I see him personally. Dr. Weight and his team are first rate. I always advise my patients to only work with the best, which is why I and the patients I advocate for continue to see Dr. Weight.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr Weight, his staff and Cleveland Clinic are so knowledgeable, courteous and concerned with your experience and well being

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very informative appointment, Dr was very friendly and easy understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Weight answered all my questions and was very attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Weight was outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    We had a problem connecting to Zoom. The problem was on our end. Dr. Weight was great by calling me when I couldn't figure how. I relay appreciated his concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr Weight, NP Sumjita Sakar, Dr Mahmoud were excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. Weight is a consummate professional. He is always kind, respectful, courteous, and a great listener. He always makes me feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. Weight is a perfect role model and example of how all doctors should communicate and interact with their patients. He is intelligent, kind, considerate, extremely polite, and he always makes me feel comfortable and engaged in our conversations. He's an amazing person and doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very impressed with Dr Weight. He thoroughly understood my situation and developed a plan in which I was in total agreement. This was my first visit with Dr Weight. He was my fourth urologist as the previous three left for retirement or transfer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr. Weight is a great human being and doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Weight is very professional and extremely knowledgeable about latest health trends.