Dr. Mark S. Bleiweis, MD

(Dr. Mark Steven Bleiweis, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1985 - 1989)

Professional interests include: congenital heart disease, heart valve surgery, heart valve disease, and more.

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 846-2776

Dr. Mark S. Bleiweis, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Gainesville, FL specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Mark S. Bleiweis, MD is affiliated with UF Health and FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC.

Office Locations

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“However, they had an exceptional surgeon in Dr. Mark Bleiweis, and the medical team at UF Health and the family's strong support system were behind them 100%.”—"Child's medical ordeal spurs family to take action", Palatka Daily News, May 2025

“Over the course of three weeks, doctors gradually decreased the machine's pump rate, said cardiac surgeon Mark Bleiweis.”—"In historic operation, baby given new chance at life", The Independent Florida Alligator, September 2023

“Dr. Mark Bleiweis, director of the UF Health Congenital Heart Center, said he celebrated the news by performing a pediatric heart transplant Tuesday and planning another for Wednesday.”—"UF Health Shands Children's Hospital best in state, says U.S. News & World Report", The Gainesville Sun, June 2021

Education & Training

Dr. Mark S. Bleiweis, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the Thoracic Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1996)

Board Certification: Thoracic Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark S. Bleiweis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark S. Bleiweis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
CorMatrix Cardiovascular Inc.	$242 ECM Patch $242
Abbott Laboratories	$135 HeartMate $135
Sorin Group USA Inc.	$110 All Sorin HV $110
LifeNet Health Inc.	$85 MatrACELL Decellularized Pulmonary Artery Patch Allograft $85
HeartWare, Inc.	$79 HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $79
Other	$37 TAH-T $19	SYNCARDIA TEMPORARY TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$688

Biography

Dr. Mark Bleiweis practices cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bleiweis include aortic valve regurgitation, double aortic arch, and pulmonary atresia. He is affiliated with UF Health. After attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). Dr. Bleiweis has received professional recognition including the following: Member - Adult Congenital Heart Association; Member - Society of Thoracic Surgeons; and Member - Congenital Heart Surgeons Society.