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Arnold Peter Weiss

Hand Surgeon  •  Providence, RI  •  ArnoldPeterWeiss.com

Dr. Arnold Peter Weiss is a renowned hand surgeon with University Orthopedics, currently serving as a Professor and Vice Chairman within Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School.


Work Experience

Chief of Division of Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, 2017 - Present

Department of Orthopedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Hand Surgeon, 1991 - Present

Arnold Peter Weiss is an internationally known hand surgeon with University Orthopedics.

R. Scot Sellers Scholar of Hand Surgery, 1991 - Present

Currently holds this position at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University.

Director of Hand Surgery Research Laboratory, 1993 - Present

Department of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Professor & Vice Chairman, 1998 - Present

Department of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Managing Editor, 2011 - 2018

Served as the managing editor at ASSH Textbook of Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery.


Board Experience

Board of Trustees, 2017 - Present

American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

Vice Chairman, 2015 - Present

Department of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Co- Founder, 2008 - Present

Co-Founder of Nomos AG

Board of Directors, 2015 - Present

National Rowing Foundation

Vice President, 2011- 2012 

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Treasurer & Board of Directors, 2008-2011

American Society for Surgery of the Hand


Education

Brown University, 2000 

AED Certification

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1982 - 1985

M.D., Medicine

The Johns Hopkins University, 1980 - 1982

B.A., Human Biology & Engineering Physics


Trigger Finger Release

Dr. Arnold Peter Weiss shares a procedure demonstration on Trigger Finger Release, one of his most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries.


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Hand Surgery Website

Dr. Arnold Peter Weiss is an internationally recognized hand surgeon at University Orthopedics, specializing in hand and wrist reconstruction, as well as total wrist replacement surgery.

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Handy Guide To Hand Surgery: Part One

When you hear the words “hand surgery” many different things may come to mind. This is a general term that refers to the many different types of hand procedures. 

The Benefits of Hand Therapy

Hand pain can be a crippling thing when you consider how much of our daily lives revolve around the use of our hands. Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation that has many different benefits and can help people who have suffered from various types of problems.

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The Business of Medicine Website

Alongside his expertise in hand surgery, Arnold Peter Weiss has business expertise culled from nearly thirty years of career experience in hospitals, academic institutions, and professional committees. 

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Starting A Medical Practice of Your Own

While starting your own medical practice is no easy task, there are many doctors across the board who decide to take the smaller route of owning and operating their own practice, as opposed to joining an already established hospital or medical center.

Negotiation Basics You Need To Know

Successful negotiating skills are an extremely important aspect of the business side of the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, often times I see medical students finishing school with a lack of basic negotiating skills that they will need to have down the road in their careers.

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Admissions Consulting Website

As founding Dean of Admissions at The Warren Alpert Medical School for over a decade, Arnold Peter Weiss is well-versed in the qualifications that prospective medical students need to meet (and ideally exceed) in order to enter this increasingly competitive field. 

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Choosing A School That Is Right For You

One of the more difficult decisions you will make in life is deciding where to pursue your higher education. Deciding on a college or university is no easy task, especially when you are looking for one that fits your specific wants and needs, even if you don’t know what those are yet.

Crafting Your College Admissions Essay

One of the most important, and stressful, parts of the college admissions is facilitating and finalizing your admissions essay. College admissions essays are important because they provide a clear demonstration of the applicants writing skills, giving the admissions counselor an insight into their world and their thoughts. 

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Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Dr. Arnold Peter Weiss shares his procedure video for mini-open carpal tunnel release.


Medical Profiles

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