Dr. Lawrence Weiss is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He has extensive experience in hand and microvascular surgery as well as complex wrist and elbow reconstruction.
Dr. Lawrence Weiss is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He has extensive experience in hand and microvascular surgery as well as complex wrist and elbow reconstruction.
Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Lawrence Weiss received his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and completed his medical school education at UMDNJ – 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 & Upper Extremity Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.
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.
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.
In his spare time, Dr. Weiss enjoys running and road biking, as well as spending time with his family.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Medical School
UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, NJ
Internship
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Hand Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications - Hand Surgery
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Association of Hand Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
Lehigh County Medical Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
American Medical Association
Jefferson Orthopaedic Society
Jefferson Hand Club
Lehigh Valley Hand Society
Eastern Orthopaedic Association
Dr. Weiss is a very personable doctor with a great "bedside manner". He listens to what you have to say and describes his conclusions in detail in language you can understand. Previous surgeries from 3 years ago were 100% successful.
He listens to you and gives you your options doesn’t make them up for you.
Kind, caring and sensitive to my concerns.
Not a people person. Quick check, not much explanation, doesn't ask if you have questions.
Very thorough!
Best hand specialist around lehigh valley. Very nice and thorough
Honest, experienced, great communicator.
Dr Weiss is always very patient and takes the time to explain to you what is going on and his thoughts.
Dr. Weiss is very nice. He takes time to explain things. Would highly regimented.
Kind, courteous and explained my situation giving me the option to chose.