BIO-BRIEF

Stephen F. Weiss
Orthopedic Surgeon
PMRI Medical Director

Dr. Stephen Weiss was born and raised in New York City. He received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.D. from New York University Medical Center in 1968. He did his internship and residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Institute, in New York City, and served as chief resident at Stanford University from 1972 to 1973. He also served as a major in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1975.

In 1976, Dr. Weiss started his own private orthopedic practice in Rockford, Illinois. His practice has included all aspects of orthopedic surgery, including treatment of hands, joints (including replacements), and spines. He is board certified in orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery and is licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Dr. Weiss's current professional interests include sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and industrial injuries. He has privileges at Swedish-American, St. Anthony's, and Rockford Memorial Hospitals, and Rockford Ambulatory Care Surgery Center.

He was a director of the Winnebago County Medical Society, and an adjunct assistant professor with the University of Illinois School of Medicine-Rockford. Dr. Weiss was the team physician for the Boylan Catholic High School for almost a decade and is a founder and Financial Director of Rockford's Sports Coalition, a volunteer group that raises money to help finance high school sports for the Rockford School District.

Dr. Weiss has conducted independent medical examinations since 1995 and, as PMRI's Medical Director, is available to answer questions concerning general IME issues.

To schedule an Independent Medical Exam or File Review or to speak directly with Dr. Weiss,
call PMRI at 1-888-836-4006.