Dr. Michael Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Michael Weiss, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist at UW Medicine with extensive expertise in Neuromuscular Diseases and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He serves as the director of the Neuromuscular Diseases, EMG Laboratory, and Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center. A dedicated professor of Neurology and an adjunct professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr. Weiss emphasizes the importance of patient partnerships to optimize treatment outcomes. He earned his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and is board-certified in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Weiss is actively involved in clinical research addressing a range of conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies, myasthenia gravis, multifocal motor neuropathy, and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Outside of his clinical practice, he enjoys hiking, tennis, and reading classic literature and watching movies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Serving as a professor at the Neurology Clinic, focusing on Neuromuscular Diseases.

Director

2023-01-01 — Present

UW Medical Center • Seattle, WA

Overseeing the Neuromuscular Diseases, EMG Laboratory, and Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.