4.9
Accepting New Patients
Michael H. Weber, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine|
Spine
Speaks: English
Care Provided
Specialties
Locations
Comprehensive Spine Center
The Brain and Spine Institute
5 Munson Road
Farmington, CT 06030-8032
Education & Training
Education
MD, University of Manitoba, Medicine - 2005
PhD, University of Manitoba, Early MRI Diagnosis of Bone Metastases in the Spine - 2005
MSc, University of Manitoba, Department of Anatomy and Cell Science - 1999
BSc, University of British Columbia, Cell Biology & Genetics - 1997
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, University of British Columbia - 2010
Fellowship
Spine Surgery, University of California - 2011
Honors & Awards
2025 - Luiz Vialle AO Spine Knowledge Forum Award 2025 for Surgical Oncology
2024 - Editor’s Choice Paper Global Spine Journal May 2024: Morphological Changes of Deep Extensor Neck Muscles in Relation to the Maximum Level of Cord Compression and Canal Compromise in Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
2023 - Editor’s Choice Paper for Journal of Neurosurgery June 2023: Perception of Frailty in Spinal Metastatic Disease: International Survey of the AO Spine Community
2023 - Editor’s Choice Paper for Journal of Neurosurgery February 2023: Timing of Recovery After Surgery for Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: An Observational Study From the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network
2021 - Top International Spine Paper for the Year Award: Metastatic Spine Disease: Should Patients With Short Life Expectancy Be Denied Surgical Care? An International Retrospective Cohort Study
2020 - Global Spine Journal Top 10 Most Cited Article of 2018: “Incidence, Predictors, and Postoperative Complications of Blood Transfusion in Thoracic and Lumbar Fusion Surgery: An Analysis of 13,695 Patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database”
2015 - Research and Salary Award: Fonds de recherche Santé Québec - Programme de Bourses de Chercheur-boursier Clinicien Title: The Epidemiology, Process and Outcomes of Spine Oncology
Ratings & Reviews
4.9
30 Ratings, 26 Reviews
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About Our Provider Reviews5
October 16, 2025
Very impressed an entire seems to be very happy with what they do and it speaks volumes to the great attitude.
3
October 6, 2025
I felt somewhat rushed by Dr. Weber. He seems a little brash and imperious. He needs to work on his "bedside manner."
5
October 6, 2025
Excellent
5
September 30, 2025
I am very happy with UConn Health. The whole process has been excellent . I already recommended UConn Health to friends.