About
Lewis R. Weiner, MD brings a strong academic foundation and decades of clinical experience to his Providence practice. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Michigan in 1982. He then completed his medical degree at Emory University Medical School in 1986. His residency in General Internal Medicine took place at Rhode Island Hospital, where he was selected as Chief Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine from 1989 to 1990.
Dr. Weiner has served as full-time admitting staff at Rhode Island Hospital's Department of Medicine since 1990. He served as a Clinical Instructor at Brown University School of Medicine from 1990 to 2000, then advanced to Clinical Assistant Professor. He served as President of the Rhode Island Hospital IPA. The Rhode Island Hospital Teaching Excellence Award recognized him in 1997, and he received the Preceptorship Award from the Community-Based Teaching Program annually from 1997 to 2005. Best Doctors in America recognized him every year from 1996 through 2014. He is passionate about prevention, early detection, and building the kind of trusting relationships that allow patients to share every concern that shapes their long-term health. Patients have described him as an outstanding diagnostician with a warm, empathetic approach and a consistently positive attitude.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1982
Medical School
Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, GA - Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI - General Internal Medicine, 1986-1989; Chief Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, 1989-1990
Additional Training
Clinical Instructor, Brown University School of Medicine, 1990; advanced to Clinical Assistant Professor
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Weiner right for?
Dr. Weiner is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a deeply experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his focus on prevention and early detection. Those who value direct physician access, including after-hours phone availability, will find his model well-suited to their needs. Patients referred to specialists benefit from his network of Medical Centers of Excellence nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Weiner specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He focuses on prevention, early detection, and chronic disease management. He builds individualized care plans tailored to each patient's long-term health goals.
Dr. Weiner has practiced in Providence since completing his residency at Rhode Island Hospital in 1989. He has held a full-time admitting staff position at Rhode Island Hospital since 1990, giving him more than three decades of experience in the community.
Dr. Weiner completed his medical degree at Emory University Medical School in 1986. He then trained in General Internal Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital, where he was selected as Chief Resident from 1989 to 1990.
Yes. Dr. Weiner sees every patient himself at every office visit. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants, so patients always receive direct care from their physician.
Yes. Best Doctors in America recognized Dr. Weiner every year from 1996 through 2014. Rhode Island Hospital awarded him the Teaching Excellence Award in 1997. He also received the Preceptorship Award from the Community-Based Teaching Program annually from 1997 to 2005.
Dr. Weiner taught at Brown University School of Medicine from 1990 onward. He began as a Clinical Instructor and later advanced to the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor.
Dr. Weiner treats patients as part of an extended family. He is passionate about prevention and early detection, and he builds care plans that allow patients to share every concern affecting their health. Patients describe him as a skilled diagnostician with a warm, empathetic approach.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Weiner directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core feature of his concierge practice model.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026