Michael C. Weiss, D.O.—New Chief of Surgery and CMO at iRISE

Michael C. Weiss, D.O., who, for more than a decade, managed surgical operations and training at Laser Spine Institute, is the new Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at iRISE Spine and Joint, based in Boca Raton, Florida. iRISE has numerous locations throughout Florida and two facilities in Memphis, Tennessee.

“Dr. Weiss joining iRISE further enhances our goal of providing comprehensive care and treatment to those with spine and orthopedic injuries and conditions,” said Ryan Fulcher, iRISE CEO. “His unrelenting commitment to making the lives of his patients better through a personalized approach to minimally invasive surgery perfectly aligns with the surgical side of our practice.”

In addition to performing surgery Dr. Weiss will work to enhance iRISE processes and procedures in the clinic and operating room, overseeing a team of more than 10 physicians.

Dr. Weiss holds the following distinctions:

• Choice Medical Awards, Nominee, Physician of the Year, 2004
• 10-Year Distinguished Service Award, Nova Southeastern University
• Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
• American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Division of Worker’s Compensation, State of Florida
• Diplomate, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

Dr. Weiss and his team at iRISE are well versed in a wide variety of specialty procedures, including laminotomy/foraminotomy/discectomy, lateral and oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, endoscopic decompression/discectomy/fusion, anterior and posterior cervical fusion, artificial cervical disc replacement, revision and deformity surgery, and regenerative techniques.

When OTW asked Dr. Weiss what he gleaned from Laser Spine Institute, he said, “I learned how efficient a dedicated and supportive team approach can be to the delivery of premium total spine care. I also learned the extensive resources necessary to provide that level of service do not necessarily exist in the typical day-to-day practice.”

“At iRISE, I plan to institute the best practices to develop a positive culture of care and patient-centered treatment. Developing the tools to be a spine center of excellence, taking our teams innovative ideas and promoting a collaborative effort from both the medical and corporate sides of the organization.”