Dr. James M. Weiss M.D.
Orthopedist
13245 Executive Park Terrace Germantown Maryland, 20874About
Education and Training
Robert Wood Johnson University
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1988
Rutgers 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington Orthopaedic Society, Maryland Orthopaedic Society
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Availability, Providing Good Patient Care
Areas of research
Philanthropic Initiatives
Teaching and speaking
Hobbies / Sports
- Basketball, Tennis, Snowskiing, Waterskiing
Favorite professional publications
- AAOS
Areas of research
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