Joseph Daniel Weissman, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology, Sleep Medicine
Emory at Decatur - Neurology & Sleep Medicine
2665 North Decatur Road, Ste 450, Decatur, GA 30033 +1 More LocationsAbout
Joseph Weissman, MD has been practicing neurology in Atlanta since 1989. He is board-certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with additional qualifications in Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Weissman has a particular interest in epilepsy and sleep disorders. He also sees patients in general neurology including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, muscle disorders, headache and peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Weissman received an A.B. in chemistry at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, in 1974 and subsequently received a Ph.D. in biochemistry and an M.D. at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, in 1982. He completed a residency in neurology in 1989 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. After completing a Neurophysiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, in 1989-1990, he joined the faculty and was involved in research and clinical activities, particularly with epilepsy, sleep disorders, and disorders of metabolism in neurology. He joined Neurology and Headache Specialists of Atlanta (currently known as Emory at Decatur Neurology and Sleep Medicine) in 2001. Dr. Weissman is an active member in the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.. He and his wife, Barbara Weissman, M.D., a pediatric neurologist, live in Atlanta. Dr. Weissman enjoys road cycling, playing the cello and wildlife photography.
Languages
- English
- Russian
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Year Started Practicing
- 1990
Locations
Emory at Decatur - Neurology & Sleep Medicine
2665 North Decatur Road
Ste 450
Decatur,
GA
30033
Emory at Decatur - Neurology & Sleep Medicine
2665 North Decatur Road
Ste 440
Decatur,
GA
30033
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Neurophysiology, MD, 1990
- Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland, Neurology, MD, 1989
- Internship: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, MD, 1986
- Internship: University Hospitals of Cleveland, Transitional Year, 1983
- Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, MD, 1982
Board Certifications
- Sleep Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2009
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1990
