About
Dr. Robert Weiss, MD, earned his B.A. in chemistry in 1963 and his medical degree in 1967. He completed his internal medicine residency at Hahnemann Hospital in 1970, followed by a fellowship in nephrology and service in the United States Air Force Medical Corps from 1971 to 1973. The American Board of Internal Medicine certified him in 1972. He has practiced medicine in Philadelphia since 1968.
Dr. Weiss serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Philadelphia Psychiatric Hospital and holds staff positions at the University of Pennsylvania, Presbyterian, and the Main Line Hospitals. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Philadelphia County Medical Society, and the American Geriatric Society, and has received multiple teaching and excellence awards throughout his career. As co-founder of Total Access Medical in 2002 and its first physician, Dr. Weiss helped shape a model built on dedicated, unhurried care and a genuine doctor-patient relationship.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Temple University, B.A. Chemistry, 1963
Medical School
Temple University, M.D., 1967
Residency
Hahnemann Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1970
Fellowship
Nephrology Fellowship, 1970-1971
Additional Training
United States Air Force Medical Corps, 1971-1973
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Weiss right for?
Dr. Weiss is a strong fit for adults seeking an experienced internist with deep roots in Philadelphia-area medicine. Patients managing chronic internal medicine conditions benefit from his board certification and decades of clinical practice. Older adults and those with complex medical histories find his geriatric medicine expertise particularly valuable. His long career includes both hospital affiliations and direct patient relationships built over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Weiss specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He has practiced in both areas throughout his career in Philadelphia. His training includes a nephrology fellowship and board certification in internal medicine from 1972.
Yes, the American Board of Internal Medicine certified Dr. Weiss in 1972. He completed his internal medicine residency at Hahnemann Hospital before earning that certification.
D. from Temple University. He completed his residency at Hahnemann Hospital and a nephrology fellowship before serving in the United States Air Force Medical Corps.
Yes, Dr. Weiss holds staff positions at the University of Pennsylvania, Presbyterian, and the Main Line Hospitals. He also serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Philadelphia Psychiatric Hospital.
Dr. Weiss has received multiple teaching and excellence awards throughout his career. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Philadelphia County Medical Society, and the American Geriatric Society.
Dr. Weiss co-founded Total Access Medical in 2002 alongside Richard Stamps. He served as the practice's first physician and helped shape its model of dedicated, relationship-driven care.
Dr. Weiss has practiced medicine in Philadelphia since 1968. That gives him more than five decades of clinical experience in internal and geriatric medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026