About
Dr. Eric Weiss earned his BS in Biological Sciences at Stanford and his MD at UCSF before completing his residency and chief residency in Emergency Medicine at UCLA. He then trained at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, earning his Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H). He holds fellowship status in both the American College of Emergency Medicine and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and he serves as an active member of the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Dr. Weiss founded The Village Doctor in 2004 and has directed it ever since. He currently holds an Attending Physician position at Stanford University. His clinical interests include sports and performance medicine, with a patient roster that includes competitive athletes and Olympians. He follows developments in personalized medicine, big data, and artificial intelligence, and he advises several medical and technology start-up companies in Silicon Valley. In the Woodside community, he sits on the Board of Directors of the Woodside Fire Foundation, leads efforts to build The Village Hub, and has raised funds for men's health through the Movember Foundation since 2014.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS in Biological Sciences, Stanford University
Medical School
MD, UCSF
Residency
Residency and Chief Residency in Emergency Medicine, UCLA
Fellowship
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Weiss right for?
Dr. Weiss is a strong fit for patients who want a physician with deep expertise across primary care and preventive medicine. Competitive athletes and Olympians seeking performance-focused care find his sports medicine background valuable. Patients who travel internationally benefit from his tropical medicine training and travel health expertise. Adults interested in longevity, personalized medicine, and cutting-edge approaches to health will connect well with his clinical philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Weiss trained at three of the country's top institutions. He earned his MD at UCSF and completed his chief residency in Emergency Medicine at UCLA. He then earned his Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Weiss holds fellowship status in the American College of Emergency Medicine and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. He also serves as an active member of the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Weiss has a strong focus on sports and performance medicine. His patient roster includes competitive athletes and Olympians. He brings that same performance-oriented lens to preventive and primary care.
Dr. Weiss focuses on primary care, preventive medicine, sports and performance medicine, and travel and tropical medicine. He also follows developments in personalized medicine, big data, and artificial intelligence as they apply to patient care.
Yes. Dr. Weiss holds an Attending Physician position at Stanford University. He also trained at Stanford as an undergraduate, earning his BS in Biological Sciences there.
Dr. Weiss is active in the local community. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Woodside Fire Foundation and leads efforts to build The Village Hub. He has also raised funds for men's health through the Movember Foundation every year since 2014.
Yes. Dr. Weiss earned his Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He serves as an active member of the International Society of Travel Medicine. He is well-equipped to advise patients on travel health, vaccinations, and tropical disease prevention.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026