Summary

Dr. Richard Weiss is a surgeon who specializes in pediatric surgery with 44 years of experience treating children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at NYU Hospitals Center. Dr. Weiss furthered his training with a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children's Hospital Medical Center and additional residency training at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program. He holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Weiss practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Hartford, Danbury, Westport, and Farmington, with hospital affiliations at Waterbury Hospital. His expertise includes treating appendicitis and managing abdominal pain in young patients. He also addresses abdominal pain concerns during pregnancy. Patients have given Dr. Weiss an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 44 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery; Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard G. Weiss has 4 locations

Connecticut Children's Specialty Care Center - Danbury

105A Newtown RoadDanbury, CT 06810
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Connecticut Children's Specialty Care Center - Westport

191 Post Rd WWestport, CT 06880
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Connecticut Children's Surgery Center at Farmington

505 Farmington Ave # 3Farmington, CT 06032
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.5 
44 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Hartford , CTVirginia Beach , VAMIDDLETOWN , CTLitchfield , CT
Med School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny Med School: New York University Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard G. Weiss

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard G. Weiss has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery; Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Medical School

New York Univ Sch of Med, New York NyGraduated in 1982
New York University School of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Weiss's office located?
Dr. Richard Weiss's office is located at 282 Washington St, Hartford, CT, 06106.
What languages does Dr. Richard Weiss speak?
Dr. Richard Weiss speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Weiss affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Weiss is affiliated with Waterbury Hospital.
Does Dr. Richard Weiss accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Weiss accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Weiss?
You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Weiss here on Vitals.

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