About Me

<p>Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Weiss received his Bachelors degree from Rutgers University, and completed his medical school education at UMDNJ &ndash; Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His residency training in orthopaedic surgery was completed at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, where he continued his fellowship training in Hand &amp; Upper Extremity Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.</p>

<p>He has extensive experience in hand and microvascular surgery as well as complex wrist and elbow reconstruction. His expertise has led to numerous scientific publications and he has given presentations on various subjects regarding hand, wrist, and elbow surgery.</p>

<p>Dr. Weiss has served in multiple academic roles, and is faculty with the prestigious AO-North American Hand Group. He serves as the Chief, Division of Hand Surgery, at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Trauma Center.</p>

<p>In his spare time, Dr. Weiss enjoys running and road biking, as well as spending time with his family.</p>

Education & Training
Education
  • UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical School
  • Rutgers University
    Undergraduate
Training
  • Fellowship – Hand Surgery
    Thomas Jefferson University
  • Residency
    Thomas Jefferson University
  • Internship
    Thomas Jefferson University
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Added Qualifications - Hand Surgery
    Certificate of Added Qualifications - Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
  • Member
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • Member
    Lehigh Valley Hand Society
  • Member
    Jefferson Hand Club
  • Member
    Jefferson Orthopaedic Society
  • Member
    American Medical Association
  • Member
    Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
  • Member
    Pennsylvania Medical Society
  • Member
    Lehigh County Medical Society
  • Member
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
  • Member
    American Association of Hand Surgery
  • Member
    American Society for Surgery of the Hand