Reed Weiss, DNP, APRN

Sr. Instructor, Surgery-Surgical Oncology


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Graduate Schools
  • AGNP-C, University of Iowa (2013)
  • DNP, University of Iowa (2013)
Undergraduate School
  • BSN, University of Iowa (IA) (2010)
Languages
English
Department
Surgery-Surgical Oncology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor Surgical Oncology

Recognitions

  • CU Denver Anschutz Staff Council Employee of the Month, CU Anschutz (2023)
  • Patient donation to Cancer Center Research Fund in my honor, CU Cancer Center (2023)

Publications

  • S. Rodriguez Franco, M. Thomas, C. Croce, R. Torphy, M. Hamermesh, R. Weiss, C. Bartsch, T. Neilson, L. Assumpção, B. Mungo, MD, C. Stewart, R. Schulick, A. Gleisner. Early experience with the implementation of a hepatic artery infusion program for the treatment of colorectal liver metastases. Advanced Cancer Therapies 2023. Oral Presentation San Diego, CA. SSO 2023 – International Conference on Surgical Cancer Care. Boston, MA. Poster Presentation. Ann Surg Oncol 30 (Suppl 1), 1–257 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-023-13332-7
  • M. Kirsch, H. Paglia, T. Araujo, H. Madsen, S. Rodriguez Franco, M. Hamermesh, R. Weiss, A. Gleisner, R. Schulick, M. Del Chiaro and C. Stewart. Cannabis use and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing hepatectomy. 2023 Annual Meeting of the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Miami, FL. HPB, 2023, Volume 25, Pages S121-S122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpb.2023.05.232
  • S. Rodriguez Franco, R. Weiss, M. Hamermesh, C. Bartsch, R. Torphy, M. Thomas, T. Neilson, K. Andrii, L. Assumpção, B. Mungo, C. Stewart, R. Schulick and A. Gleisner. Perioperative factors associated with venous thromboembolism after major hepatectomy. 2023 Annual Meeting of the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Miami, FL. HPB, 2023, Volume 25, Pages S17-S17.
  • GS Sandhu, R Anders, P Blantchford, A Walde, A Leal, G King, S Leong, SL Davis, WT Purcell, KA Goodman, T Schefter, M Cowan, W Herter, C Meguid, R. Weiss, M Marsh, M Brown, J Vogel, E Birnbaum, S Ahrendt, A Gleisner, R Schulick, M Del Chiaro, M McCarter, SG Patel, WA Messersmith, CH Lieu. High incidence of prolongs rectal bleeding and advanced stage cancer in early-onset colorectal cancer patients. 2020 Colorectal Cancer Journal.
  • S. Rodriguez Franco, M. Thomas, S. Ghaffar, M. Hamermesh, Weiss, Reed, A. Khomiak, K. Navarrete, B. Mungo, C. Stewart, M. Del Chiaro, R. Schulick, A. Gleisner. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Cancer Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment: a cross-sectional study Pathological Features Associated With Lymph Node Disease in Patients with Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumors. Annual Academic Surgical Congress 2024. Washington, DC

Professional Memberships

  • AANP, Member
  • AHPBA, Planning Committee
  • SSO, Member
  • Oncology Nursing Society, Member
  • Highlands Ranch Provider Wellness Committee, Member
  • Department of Surgery Wellness Committee, Member
  • Department of Surgery Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Cancer Center - Highlands Ranch
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1100

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Surgical Oncology, Other (0001)
  • Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Board Certification (2013)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers - Cervical Cancer
  • Cancers
  • Cancers - Colorectal Cancer
  • Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
  • Cancers - Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Cancers - Liver Cancer
  • Cancers - Living with Cancer
  • Cancers - Melanoma
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best evidence based practice care for my patients. I believe in going above and beyond. I value the individual patient needs and consider the impact of treatment and decision making based on unique goals and values. I feel honored and privileged to care for patients during an extremely vulnerable time. My goal is to inspire hope and resilience.

Personal Interests
When Reed is not at the hospital is she getting outdoors in Colorado with her amazing husband, two beautiful daughters and golden retriever puppy Penelope. She loves planning dinner parties, baking, live music, and hiking.

Volunteer Activities
Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Denver Health, Meals on Wheels, Coyote Creek Elementary School

Public Speaking
Yes