Richard Weiss, M.D., one of the few cosmetic surgeons who is also a board-certified eye surgeon, has been a leader in cosmetic surgery in California since 1986. Dr. Weiss performs cosmetic facial procedures including eyelid and eyebrow surgery, mid-face elevation, laser skin resurfacing, and revision of previous surgery.
Dr. Weiss is a world-renowned surgeon who was given the honor of performing … Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Doctorate | MD | 1978 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Georgetown University Hospital, Ophthalmology; St Francis Hospital Medical Center, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Ophthalmology | 1983 |
| Fellowship - University of Toronto | Oculoplastic Surgery | 1984 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Not Specified |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OC Physician of Excellence | Orange County Medical Association | 2005, 2008 |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Refractive Surgery | Clinical Importance of Accurate Refractor Vertex Distance Measurements Prior to Refractive Surgery | 2002 |
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery (oculoplastic surgery) is a unique specialty combining training in ophthalmology and plastic surgery. This specialty has developed because of the special cosmetic techniques needed to protect the eye.
Years In Practice: 38 (started in 1987)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Weiss specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Richard A Weiss, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Richard A Weiss, MD has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.
