Dr. Gary M. Weiss, MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Gary M. Weiss, who serves patients in Palm Bay, Florida.

A board-certified neurologist, Dr. Weiss has been in practice in the Palm Bay area since 1985.

Obtaining his medical degree in 1978 after a six year honors program at Northwestern University, he completed his internship and residency in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1979 and 1982, respectively.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.

Moreover, he attained board certifications in electrodiagnostic medicine in 1989, and in integrative medicine in 2005.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

On a more personal note, Dr. Weiss is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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