Richard L. Weiner, MD

Neurosurgeon at Dallas Neurosurgical Associates

Dr. Richard Weiner is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon and partner at Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, PA.1 2 He has over 48 years of experience in the medical field and is board-certified in neurosurgery.3 4

Education and Career

Dr. Weiner received his B.A. from the University of California Los Angeles and his M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1975.1 2 He completed his internship at Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center and his residency at NYU Medical Center.1

After completing his neurosurgical residency in 1981, Dr. Weiner joined the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston as a full-time neurosurgical faculty member.2 In 1987, he joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.2

Current Positions and Affiliations

Dr. Weiner currently holds several important positions:

Partner at Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, PA1
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at UT Southwestern1 2
Staff member at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, where he has twice served as Chief of Neurosurgery1 2
Staff member at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano2
Staff member at Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall2
Staff member at Texas Institute for Surgery2

Specializations and Expertise

Dr. Weiner's medical practice encompasses a wide range of neurosurgical specialties, including:

General microneurosurgery (brain and spine)
Vascular neurosurgery
Stereotactic procedures, including trigeminal neuralgia treatment
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Chronic pain syndrome treatment
Minimally invasive surgery
Multimodality treatment of malignant and benign brain tumors
Surgical treatment of headaches1

Professional Memberships and Recognition

Dr. Weiner is a member of several professional organizations:

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurosurgeons
Texas Medical Association
American Medical Association
Texas Pain Society
North American Neuromodulation Society
International Association for the Study of Pain
Leskell Society (Gamma Knife)1 2

He has been recognized as a "Best Doctor" by D Magazine multiple times between 2001 and 2014, and was named a "Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly in 2012.1

Dr. Weiner is internationally recognized for his pioneering surgical procedures in the treatment of various chronic pain syndromes and has authored numerous articles and papers in peer-reviewed journals and medical textbooks.1 2