Neurology
Michael Weiss, MD
Board certified neurologist, UW Medicine's director of Neuromuscular Diseases, UW professor of Neurology and adjunct professor of Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr. Michael D. Weiss is a Professor of Neurology and founding Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases at the University of Washington Medical Center, where he also serves as Professor and Chief of Service at UW-Montlake and Northwest campuses, alongside an adjunct professorship in Rehabilitation Medicine. He specializes in neuromuscular medicine, treating a broad spectrum of conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease), myasthenia gravis, Guillain-
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neuromuscular Medicine
- Neurology
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Education & Training
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — M.D., 1991
- Washington Hospital Center — Internship, Internal Medicine
- National Institutes of Health — Fellowship, Neuroimmunology Research
- University of Maryland — Fellowship, Neurology, 1996-1997
- Georgetown University Hospital — Residency, Neurology, 1991-1996
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Seattle Magazine — Top Doctor
2017-2025 (9 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Neuromuscular Diseases Division
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UW Medical Center-Montlake
- Jefferson Healthcare
- Yakima Valley Memorial
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice