Dr. Weis cares for patients at FF Thompson, Strong Memorial, and Highland Hospital. He works to improve regionalization of critical care networks while extending the expertise of the academic medical center into the community through the UR FF Thompson collaboration. He is passionate about improving the quality and safety of patient care while building opportunities for medical education in the community setting. He performs bronchoscopy, thoracentesis / tube thoracostomy, and vascular access for patients with a variety of disorders.

Certified Specialties

Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2014

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2008 - 2010

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2007 - 2008

Education

MAS | Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School Of Public Health. Other, Not Listed. 2020

MD | University Of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine. 2007

Awards

FF Thompson Health - Shining Star. 2019

Department of Medicine Fellows Teaching Award. 2014

National AMA Foundation Leadership Award. 2007

Hancher- Finkbine Medallion Recipient In Recognition of Leadership, Learning, and Loyalty.. 2006 - 2007

Gus G Nopoulus Scholarship, UI Foundation. 2006 - 2007

Dennis & Katheryn Boatman Scholarship, UI Foundation. 2006 - 2007

Dennis R. Schuldt Scholarship, UI Foundation. 2006 - 2007

IOWA - Improving Our Workplace Award UIHC / Carver College of Medicine. 2006

Gary Seamans Leadership Institute, Galena, Il. 2005

Student Leadership Retreat. 2004

Presidential Student Service Award, President Clinton. 1994

Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America. 1994

Publications

Journal Articles

Bioavailable estradiol concentrations are elevated and predict mortality in septic patients: a prospective cohort study.

Tsang G, Insel MB, Weis JM, Morgan MA, Gough MS, Frasier LM, Mack CM, Doolin KP, Graves BT, Apostolakos MJ, Pietropaoli AP

Critical care : the official journal of the Critical Care Forum.. 2016 October 2120 (1):335. Epub 10/21/2016.

Copy, paste, and cloned notes in electronic health records: prevalence, benefits, risks, and best practice recommendations.

Weis JM, Levy PC

Chest.. 2014 March 1145 (3):632-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Lung-on-a-chip microdevice, right ventricular dysfunction as a predictor of survival, and lung ultrasound in community-acquired pneumonia.

Weis JM, Staicu SA, Chase KS

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine.. 2013 October 15188 (8):1028-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Caveolin expression and localization in human keratinocytes suggest a role in lamellar granule biogenesis.

Sando GN, Zhu H, Weis JM, Richman JT, Wertz PW, Madison KC

The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 2003 April 120 (4):531-41. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Excellent experience. Very caring & personable provider.

Sep 30, 2025

5.0

He's a superior doctor, would trust him with my life

Sep 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Weis greeted me in a way that made me feel comfortable during the appointment. His explanations were clear, and he was very receptive to my questions.

Sep 10, 2025

5.0

I felt the doctor really listened and explained things very well.

Aug 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Weis is wonderful!!!

Jul 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Weiss is attentive and easy to talk to. He's informative in understandable way. Answers all questions. I always feel glad when I leave his appointment!!

Jul 24, 2025

5.0

They explain to me very simple that I understand everything speak to me.

Jul 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent care by Dr. Weis.

Jun 26, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

Jun 23, 2025

5.0

Wow! Truly a patient center Provider. Really delves into your needs and desires for certain aspects of care. Thoroughly knowledgeable in specialty and related areas. Able to guide me in many possible directions as I changed my desires trying to decide what I wanted. Fabulous communicator and bedside manner. Also a very cool guy!

Jun 20, 2025

5.0

Very good experience with Dr. Weis. He took time to discuss my situation and provide answers.

Jun 03, 2025