Curriculum Vitae

Wayne Mitchell Weil, MD

EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, New York, NY
1995-1999
Doctor of Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
1989-1993
Bachelor of Arts in Political and Diplomatic History

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF HAND AND MICROVASCULAR SURGERY, Seattle, Washington
August 2004-August 2005
Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellow

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY/HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES DEPARTMENT
OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, New York, NY
July 2000-July 2004
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER- DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, New York, NY
July 1999-2000
General Surgery Internship

HOSPITAL POSITIONS
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle Washhington, Attending in Orthopedics, 2005
Northwest Hospital, Seattle Washington, Attending in Orthopedics, 2005

BOARDS AND LICENSES

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Eligible- Passed Part I, July 2004
United States Medical Licensing Exam- Passed Parts I, II, III
Washington State Medical License
New York State Medical License

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington State Medical Society

HONORS AND AWARDS

AO North America Resident Trauma Research Grant- 2002
National Institutes of Health Medical Student Summer Fellowship-1996
National Institutes of Health pre-Intramural Research Training Award Fellow-1994
National Hispanic Awards Scholar-1989

PUBLICATIONS AND SUBMITTED MANUSCRIPTS

1. Weil WM, Wolf J, Hanel DP, Biomechanical Comparison of a Spanning Locked Internal Fixation Plate Versus a Standard External Fixator in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures. Submitted for publication Journal of Hand Surgery, 2005

2. Weil WM, Trumble TE, Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures with Intrafocal (Kapandji) Pinning and Supplemental Skeletal Stabilization. Hand Clinics, Vol. 21, No 3, August 2005, 317-328.

3. Weil WM, Trumble TE, Scaphoid and Perilunate Injuries. Accepted for publication Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2005

4. Lu T, Weil WM, Hanel DP, Stabilization of Comminuted Distal Radius Fractures with an Internal Spanning Locked Distal Radius Plate. Accepted for publication Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2005

5. Weil WM, Paksima N, Topical Adhesive 2-Octylcyanoacrylate Versus Suture Repair in Nailbed Injuries. Submitted for publication Journal of Hand Surgery. 2004

6. Weil WM, Stracher M, Raskin KB, Idiopathic Osteonecrosis of the Capitate. Submitted for publication Journal of Hand Surgery. 2004

7. Weil WM, Glassner P, Rosen J, High Altitude Illness and Muscle Physiology, Accepted for publication Bulletin for the Hospital for Joint Diseases. 2004

8. Weil WM, Linton GF, Whiting-Theobald N, Vowells SJ, Rafferty SP, Li F, Malech HL, Genetic Correction of p67phox Deficient Chronic Granulomatous Disease Using Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cells as a Target for Retrovirus Mediated Gene Transfer, Blood, Vol. 89, No 5, 1997: 1754-1761.

ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Weil WM, Wolf J, Hanel DP, Biomechanical Comparison of a Spanning Locked Internal Fixation Plate Versus a Standard External Fixator in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures. University of Washington Fellow Research Presentation, Seattle, WA, 2005

2. Weil WM, Paksima N, A Randomized Prospective Trial of Dermabond Versus Suture Repair in Nailbed Injuries, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., 2005

3. Weil WM, Trumble TE, Scaphoid Nonunions, University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Web Article, http://www.orthop.washington.edu/faculty/Trumble/scaphoidnonunion

4. Weil WM, Paksima N, Topical Skin Adhesive 2-Octylcyanoacrylate Versus Suture Repair in Nailbed Injuries, NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases Chief Resident Research Presentation, NY, NY, 2004

5. Weil WM, Treatment of Tibia Diaphyseal Fractures, Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds Presentation, NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY, NY, 2004.

6. Chen AL, Shapiro JA, Weil WM, Zuckerman JD, Cuomo F: Repair of the Diabetic Rotator Cuff. Scientific paper presentation at the 3rd Biennial Shoulder and Elbow Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 2002.

7. Chen AL, Shapiro JA, Weil WM, Neustein S, Zuckerman JD, Cuomo F: Rotator Cuff Repair in the Diabetic Shoulder. Scientific paper presentation at the Annual Closed Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, Napa Valley, California, 2001.

RESEARCH AND REVIEW ARTICLES IN PROGRESS

1. Weil WM, Hanel DP, Biomechanical Comparison of a Spanning Locked Internal Fixation Plate Versus a Standard External Fixator in the Treatment of University of Washington, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seattle, WA

2. Weil WM, Chen AL, Zuckerman JD, Rokito A, Cuomo F Retrospective study of postoperative range of motion and complications of mini-open rotator cuff repair versus traditional open rotator cuff repairs. NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

3. Weil WM, Oros W, Eglseder WA. Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of High Energy Distal Radius Fractures Treated with a Distal Radius Locking Plate. R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, LABORATORY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, New York, NY Medical Student Independent Study Project (September 1997)
Mentor- Dr. Aubrey Galloway, MD and Dr. Paolo Mignatti, PhD.
Created adenoviral constructs encoding sense and antisense strands of membrane type matrix metalloprotease 1 (MT-MMP1). Constructs used to study the role of MT-MMP1 in smooth muscle cell migration through extracellular matrix and neointimal formation following endothelial injury in coronary arteries.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, LABORATORY OF HOST DEFENSES,
Bethesda, MD Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program (June 1996-August 1996) Mentors- John Gallin, MD and Harry Malech, MD.
Expressed and purified the CS1 domain of Fibronectin using a baculovirus eukaryotic expression system. Purified protein used in conjunction with cytokines in stem cell cultures in order to inhibit differentiation of CD34+ cells and increase engraftment of transplanted peripheral blood progenitor cells during gene therapy transduction protocols.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, LABORATORY OF HOST DEFENSES,
Bethesda, MD pre-I.R.T.A. Fellow (June 1994-June 1995)
Mentors- John Gallin, MD and Harry Malech, MD. Created retroviral construct encoding the p67phox subunit of the NADPH oxidase assembly. Through transduction of CGD patient cytokine mobilized peripheral blood hematopoeitic progenitor cells was able to show significant reconstitution of oxidase activity in oxidase deficient patient CD34+ cells through gene therapy protocols using the newly created construct.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, GENETICS DIVISION, Miami, FL Research Associate (September 1993-May 1994)
Mentor- Dr. Fernando Arena, MD PhD.
Molecular and cytogenetic investigation of invasive and in situ ductal carcinoma in early and late onset breast cancer. Genetic pedigrees examined for the presence of genetic factors contributing to the breast cancer phenotype. Molecular analysis of tumor suppresser genes, steroid receptor genes, and oncogenes.

ACTIVITIES

Qualified for 1988 U.S. Bud Light Triathlon Series National Championships
New York City Marathon – Finisher 1991, 1996, 2001
New York City High School Football, New York, NY 2000-2004
New York Mets, NY, NY- Stadium Physician 2001-2004
Treks completed- Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary (Nepal), Torres del Paine (Patagonia), Machu Pichu (Peru)

Dr Phillip Downer is an extremely talented, experienced, and compassionate Ortho. I have been lucky enough to be a patient of Dr Downer's and I can say without hesitation that he is your guy for anything hip related. He has over 20 years of experience in treating everything from hip dysplasia, impingement (FAI), severe OA for hip replacements, etc and truly cares about the patient's preferences to ensure the best possible route to regaining their desired lifestyle.
I would also like to comment that there appear to be critical reviews of the front desk, schedulers, and technicians but that couldn't be any more opposite of the experience that I have had both in the Ballard and Wallingford clinics. Everyone from front desk, scheduling, techs for MRI, etc have been extremely kind, professional, and timely.
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Chris S.
Dr. Reed is the best Foot & Ankle Doc in the Northwest! He gets to the root of the problem & does it quickly. Also, the surgical staff are so comforting and helpful. I highly recommend SOC for all of your Orthopedic concerns/conditions! 👍
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Rain
Dr. Downer performed my hip arthroscopy, and I could not be more happy with the result. I'm a professional dancer, so full mobility and strength are very important to me. Everyone, including my physical therapist, has told me my recovery process is well above average. I don't have any scar tissue build up, my incisions scars are tiny, and I've had none of the mobility issues I read so much about on forums for this surgery. Dr. Downer's precision and expertise has given me back my life. This is definitely the place to go if you need hip surgery!
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Lainey B.
Dr. Downer performed my hip arthroscopy, and I could not be more happy with the result. I'm a professional dancer, so full mobility and strength are very important to me. Everyone, including my physical therapist, has told me my recovery process is well above average. I don't have any scar tissue build up, my incisions scars are tiny, and I've had none of the mobility issues I read so much about on forums for this surgery. Dr. Downer's precision and expertise has given me back my life. This is definitely the place to go if you need hip surgery!
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Elaine B.
Confused by many of this reviews but wanted to share that I am happy with the treatment/care I received from Dr. Shapiro. He was concise and respectful, exactly how good surgeons should be. Excellent Bedside manor is for GPs, PTs, Techs and Nurses; I want my surgeons to be only interested in fixing my injury...not making me mentally feel good.
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Kelly M.
Dr. Shapiro was able to explain my shoulder issue with great care and detail. He took the time to listen to me and made me feel that he really cared. I didn’t feel rushed nor part of a huge “rush you through practice”. He took the time to review test results and explained them with great care. I left feeling like I had a good plan moving forward and look forward to returning to his care as needed. It has been a long time since I felt this sense of comfort after a doctors visit. I highly recommend him for your medical care.
Pat Higgins
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Patricia H.
I am a healthy, active female, soon to be sixty six years old.
During the spring season of 2021 I had a meniscus root tear in my left knee that I acquired while playing with my three year old grandson.
The injury wasn’t immediately evident as I had spent the next month on a road trip hiking in the mountains with no issues, other than experiencing some stiffness in my knee, which I would find relief by stretching prior to each hike. It was after I returned home when I began to experience a slight limp and weakness in the left knee. One day I took a step and had a sharp pain and soon realized I wasn’t able to bear any weight on that leg and fell.
I went to an Orthopedic clinic in Olympia, WA for x-rays and an MRI, which revealed I had a medial meniscus root tear in my left knee. The attending Ortho doctor gave me the option to either have surgery or let it heal on its own. He told me the recovery following surgery for repairing the root tear would be more difficult than having a total knee replacement. He also noted that he was the only doctor in Olympia who performed this type of surgery. After that appointment I decided to seek a second opinion. My daughter, who is an Orthopedic PA, did some research and discovered Dr. Grant Garcia. Her comment was, “Do you want a doctor who performs a limited number of these types of surgeries annually or a doctor who performs hundreds?”
Dr. Garcia reviewed the MRI and confirmed the diagnosis was accurate. I should note this type of injury most commonly occurs in sport injuries. He also explained to me that because I had little to no arthritis evident in my knees I was a good candidate for the Laparoscopic surgery. Doing nothing means in the future I would most likely develop arthritis and eventually a knee replacement. It was extremely important to me to resume my normal level of activities, i.e., hiking, kayaking and swimming.
On August 30, 2021 Dr. Garcia performed Laparoscopic surgery on my left knee to repair the MRT, which only took around forty-five minutes. I was given a pain blocker to help eliminate pain coming out of surgery. Following the surgery and throughout my recovery time I never once had ANY pain. As Dr. Garcia originally explained, the most difficult part of the recovery is the non weight bearing for eight weeks, which required using a immobilizer brace and walker and hopping around the house or to physical therapy appointments. I followed the home PT instructions explicitly and I found that I was a one to two weeks ahead in meeting my goals. By the eighth week I began hiking again, on alternate days, first couple days with a brace and then no brace. I would say currently my knee feels about 90% back to normal, however it should be back to 100% by the one year anniversary of the surgery.
Dr. Grant Garcia is a confident, exceptionally skilled Orthopedic surgeon, who listens to his patient’s needs and concerns. He clearly explains the patient’s diagnosis and provides an accurate prognosis. Above all, the proof of his abilities is in my knee.
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Kimberly T.
Dr. Reed is the best ankle doctor! Honestly one of the nicest doctors I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend. All of the staff were super nice and very helpful.
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Barbara H.
Why are you doing such a stupid thing as asking Dr. Yi's patients if you approve of his skills. Of course I approve of Dr. Yi. He took very good care of me and, as in those past experiences, I have absolutely no comments re his need for approval. Of course I approve. I wouldn't have gone back to him if I didn't think he was competent, which he certainly is.
Barbara M. Hansen
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Barbara H.
The first time I saw Dr. Yi he was kindness itself. He explained what my options were and what they entailed. When I left he told me to call if I had any questions or let him know what next step I wanted to take. A couple of weeks later I returned and felt very confident in my decision. I will return again if I need further help.
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Cynthia T.

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