
Overview
Gregory M Weiner, MD, is a board certified and fellowship trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of vascular disorders of the brain and spine including stroke, intercranial hemorrhage, aneurysms, vascular malformations and stenosis of the blood vessels in the brain and neck.|He also provides surgical care for people with facial pain, hemifacial spasms and degenerative cervical and lumbar spine disease.|Dr. Weiner received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he also completed his fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery.|“I’m proud of building the first comprehensive stroke center in NEPA and forming the first brain aneurysm support group of NEPA,” says Dr. Weiner, who won Geisinger’s Top Patient Experience Award two years in a row.|Dr. Weiner — who moved to his wife’s hometown of Scranton after living in California — adds that he enjoys seeing a variety of patients and applying the latest technology to their individualized treatment plans. He also appreciates the personal aspects of practicing medicine.|“I became a doctor so I could treat complex diseases — and support patients and their families as they navigate a difficult experience together,” he says.
Dr. Weiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
LVH Neurosurgery-1250 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to dedicate myself to caring for others. | Why I entered medicine | The medical field provides me opportunities to alleviate suffering. | Community involvement | I support local charities. | Personal interests | I’m a fan of the arts. Dr. Camici is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy.
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
Walter Jean is a Neurosurgery provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pineocytoma, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Rhizotomy.
Geisinger Scranton - Neurosurgery
Dr. Jacobs is a neurosurgeon board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. His clinical interests include simple and complex spinal surgery, trigeminal neuralgia, brain surgery, peripheral nerve procedures, pain procedures, hydrocephalus and general neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jacobs speaks English and Spanish. In his free time, Dr. Jacobs enjoys spending time with his family, as well as music, sports and outdoor activities. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Weiner isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Weiner isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- StrokeDr. Weiner isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Weiner isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Weiner isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Weiner isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Weiner isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Weiner isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Weiner isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Weiner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Weiner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Weiner isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

