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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Weaver as compassionate, attentive, and easy to talk to, frequently noting that she listens closely and makes them feel heard. Reviewers praise her clear, thorough explanations of diagnoses, test results, and treatment options, as well as her professionalism and expertise. Many say they left visits feeling informed, reassured, and confident in their care.
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4.9
/5
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334 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Vascular Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Major: Economics; Minor: Music - Wittenberg University | B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | General Science - Middle Tennessee State University | B.A. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Tennessee Health Science Center | M.D. |
| Internship | General Surgery - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Intern |
| Residency | General Surgery - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy - University of Florida College of Medicine | Clinical Fellow |
| Graduate Training | Health Professions Education - University of Illinois Chicago | MHPE |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Buchanan E, Sun T, Droz N, Brooke BS, Smith BK, Weaver M (2026). Vascular surgery residents and fellows graduate at higher levels of proficiency in endovascular as compared to open aortic operations. Journal of vascular surgery, 83(3), 710-717.e1.
- Serena T, Weaver ML, Sun T, Mannoia K, Soult MC, Etkin Y, Motaganahalli R, Smith B (2026). The Feasibility and Utility of Vascular Surgery Entrustable Professional Activities: A Multi-InstitutionalPilot Study. Journal of surgical education, 83(5), 103885.
- Schurman AM, Horns JJ, Weaver ML, Droz NM, Sarfati MR, Johnson CE, Audu CO, Longwolf KJ, Zhang M, Brooke B (2026). Effectiveness and safety of rivaroxaban following peripheral arterial endovascular revascularization in real-world practice. Journal of vascular surgery, 84(1), 178-188.e10.
- Tsou TC, Dun C, White M, McDermott KM, Wu YHA, Weaver ML, Kalbaugh C, Siracuse JJ, Salameh M, Black JH, Hicks C (2026). Underuse of Preoperative Testing Before Index Peripheral Vascular Interventions for Claudication in the Outpatient Setting. Annals of vascular surgery, 129, 71-84.
- Buchanan E, Sun T, Smith BK, Weaver M (2025). Graduating vascular surgery trainee proficiency in endovascular and open peripheral revascularization procedures. Journal of vascular surgery, 81(2), 472-479.e2.
- Beck AW, Forbes TL, Kraiss LW, Lemmon GW, McDevitt DT, Molnar RG, Shutze WP, Simons JP, Siracuse JJ, Tonnessen BH, Weaver ML, Bhushan (2025). Society for Vascular Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria methodology and rating terminology. Journal of vascular surgery, 81(3), 513-520.
- Carter TM, Weaver ML, Sun T, Smith (2025). General Surgery Residents Competence and Autonomy in Core Vascular Surgery Procedures. Journal of surgical education, 82(3), 103415.
- Mills A, Coleman B, Sun T, Serena T, Weaver ML, Smith B (2025). Operative competency and autonomy achieved by senior vascular surgery integrated residents and fellows. Journal of vascular surgery, 81(5), 1221-1227.e3.
- Dun C, Weaver ML, Bose S, McDermott KM, Deery SE, Black JH 3rd, Siracuse JJ, Columbo J, Hicks C (2025). Use of Intravascular Ultrasound during Peripheral Vascular Interventions for Claudication Is Not Associated with Improved Outcomes. Annals of vascular surgery, 119, 14-28.
- Weaver M (2025). Anti-DEI Legislation and Equitable Surgical Care and Workforce Diversity. JAMA surgery, 160(7), 717-718.
- Smith BT, Villela-Castrejon J, Rodriguez L, Kalva P, Beal T, Lee T, George JT, Weaver ML, Cheng L (2025). Authorship Trends and Gender Concordance in Surgical Research. The Journal of surgical research, 312, 148-154.
- Weaver ML, Drudi LM, Adams AM, Faria I, Feldman HA, Gudmundsdottir H, Marmor H, Miles MVP, Ochoa B, Ruff SM, Sundland R, Tonelli C, Altieri MS, Cannada LK, Dewan K, Etkin Y, Marmor R, Plichta JK, Reyna C, Tatebe LC, Hicks CW, Association of Women Surgeons Publication Committe (2024). Implementation of a novel peer review academy by Surgery and the Association of Women Surgeons. Surgery, 175(2), 323-330.
- Weaver ML, Carter T, Yamazaki K, Hamstra SJ, Holmboe E, Chaer R, Park YS, Smith B (2024). The Association of ACGME Milestones With Performance on American Board of Surgery Assessments: A National Investigation of Surgical Trainees. Annals of surgery, 279(1), 180-186.
- Fazzone B, Anderson EM, Krebs J, Ueland W, Viscardi C, Jacobs C, Spratt JR, Scali ST, Jeng E, Upchurch GR Jr, Weaver ML, Cooper M (2024). Perioperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Drain Placement Does Not Increase Venous Thromboembolism Risk After Thoracic and Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair. Annals of vascular surgery, 99, 58-64.
- Weaver M (2024). Lessons Learned from Coronary Revascularization Appropriateness Statements for Application to Peripheral Artery Disease. Annals of vascular surgery,
- Norman AV, Smolkin ME, Farivar BS, Tracci MC, Weaver ML, Kern JA, Ratcliffe SJ, Clouse W (2024). Current Transthoracic Supra-Aortic Trunk Surgical Reconstruction Has Similar 30-Day Cardiovascular Outcomes Compared to Extra-Anatomic Revascularization but With Higher Morbidity Burden. Annals of vascular surgery, 100, 155-164.
- Weaver ML, Srinivas T, Bose S, Deery SE, Amendola MF, Black JH 3rd, Hicks C (2024). Representation of Women and Racially and Ethnically Marginalized Principal Investigators in Vascular Device Trials. JAMA surgery, 159(4), 459-461.
- Hawkins A, Jin R, Clouse WD, Tracci M, Weaver ML, Farivar B (2024). Center-level outcomes following elective fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative database. Journal of vascular surgery, 80(2), 311-322.
- Radomski SN, Sorber R, Canner JK, Holscher CM, Weaver ML, Hicks CW, Reifsnyder (2024). Clinical factors associated with ultrashort length of stay in patients undergoing lower extremity bypass for peripheral arterial disease. Journal of vascular surgery, 80(4), 1182-1190.e1.
- Tsou TC, Dun C, Bose S, McDermott KM, White M, Siracuse JJ, Weaver ML, Black JH, Makary MA, Hicks C (2024). Practice patterns of peripheral vascular interventions for peripheral artery disease in the office-based laboratory setting versus outpatient hospital. Journal of vascular surgery, 80(5), 1525-1536.e7.
- Carter TM, Weaver ML, Gilbert E, Smith BK, Perez (2024). Health Disparities Curricula in General Surgery Residency Programs: A Critical Scoping Review. The Journal of surgical research, 301, 180-190.
- Steinl GK, Sun T, Clouse WD, Smith BK, Weaver M (2024). Co-Existing Vascular Surgery Integrated Residencies are Associated with Increased General Surgery Resident Proficiency and Autonomy in Vascular Cases. Annals of vascular surgery, 109, 256-265.
- Jayroe H, Weaver L, Velazquez G, Nelson P, Jennings W, Henning N, Edmonds J, Nsa W, Zamor K, Kempe (2023). Vascular Surgery Training Positions and Applicant 10-Year Trends with Consideration for Further Expansion. Annals of vascular surgery, 95, 291-296.
- Cox ML, Weaver ML, Johnson C, Chen X, Carter T, Yee CC, Coleman DM, Sgroi MD, George BC, Smith B (2023). Early findings and strategies for successful implementation of SIMPL workplace-based assessments within vascular surgery residency and fellowship programs. Journal of vascular surgery, 78(3), 806-814.e2.
- Fazzone B, Anderson EM, Krebs JR, Weaver ML, Pruitt E, Spratt JR, Shah SK, Scali ST, Huber TS, Upchurch GR Jr, Arnaoutakis G, Cooper M (2023). Self-pay insurance status is associated with failure of medical therapy in patients with acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection. Surgery, 174(6), 1476-1482.
- Weaver M (2023). Is ChatGPT a Threat to Surgical Workforce Diversity?. Annals of surgery, 278(5), e941-e942.
- Filiberto AC, Miao S, Ren Y, Ozrazgat-Baslanti T, Hensley SE, Jacobs CR, Weaver ML, Upchurch GR Jr, Bihorac A, Cooper (2023). Bilateral renal artery stenosis impacts postoperative complications after major vascular surgery. Surgery open science, 14, 17-21.
- Mirzaie AA, Cooper MA, Weaver ML, Jacobs CR, Cox ML, Berceli SA, Scali ST, Back MR, Huber TS, Upchurch GR, Shah S (2023). National Institutes of Health funding among vascular surgeons is rare. Journal of vascular surgery, 78(4), 845-851.
- Graham A, Weaver ML, Holscher C, Reifsnyder (2023). Expected Duplex Ultrasound Results in Distal Revascularization and Interval Ligation Conduits. Annals of vascular surgery, 97, 157-162.
- Weaver ML, Neal D, Columbo JA, Holscher CM, Sorber RA, Hicks CW, Stone DH, Clouse WD, Scali S (2023). Market competition influences practice patterns in management of patients with intermittent claudication in the vascular quality initiative. Journal of vascular surgery, 78(3), 727-736.e3.
- Xun H, Stonko DP, Goldsborough E, Keegan A, Srinivas T, Bose S, McDermott KM, Weaver ML, Hicks C (2023). A 10-Year Analysis of Representation of Women in Patent Applications and NIH Funding in Vascular Surgery. Annals of vascular surgery, 95, 244-250.
- Weaver ML, Sorber RA, Holscher CM, Cox ML, Henry BV, Brooke BS, Cooper M (2023). The measurable impact of a diversity, equity, and inclusion editor on diversifying content, authorship, and peer review participation in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Journal of vascular surgery, 77(2), 330-337.
- Weaver ML, Sundland R, Adams AM, Faria I, Feldman HA, Gudmundsdottir H, Marmor H, Miles V, Ochoa B, Ruff SM, Tonelli C, Altieri MS, Cannada L, Dewan K, Etkin Y, Marmor R, Plichta JK, Reyna C, Tatebe L, Drudi LM, Hicks C (2022). The art of peer review: Guidelines to become a credible and constructive peer reviewer. Seminars in vascular surgery, 35(4), 470-478.
- Filiberto AC, Pruitt EY, Hensley SE, Weaver ML, Shah S, Scali ST, Neal D, Huber TS, Upchurch GR Jr, Cooper (2022). Sex-based differences in patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute complicated type B dissection. Journal of vascular surgery, 76(5), 1198-1204.e1.
- Weaver ML, Sorber R, Cooper (2022). Fifteen-year trends in participation of women in presentation and leadership positions in the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, 2006 to 2020. Journal of vascular surgery, 75(3), 774-782.
- Sorber R, Weaver ML, Canner JK, Campbell B, Iii JHB, Hicks CW, Lum Y (2021). Specialty Mediated 30-Day Complications in First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Journal of surgical research, 268, 214-220.
- Sorber R, Weaver ML, Canner JK, Campbell B, Iii JHB, Hicks CW, Lum Y (2021). Specialty Mediated 30-Day Complications in First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 74(6), P2115.
- Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Sorber RA, Lum YW, Reifsnyder (2021). Redo Hemodialysis Access in Elderly Patients has Acceptable Outcomes With Similar Patency of Arteriovenous Fistulas as Compared to Grafts. Annals of vascular surgery, 76, 128-133.
- Bornstein Y, Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Reifsnyder (2021). Development of hyperacute high-output heart failure at access creation. Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 7(3), 529-531.
- Weaver M (2021). Lessons From the Country Music Industry on Closing the Gender Gap: Conversation Is Not Enough. JAMA surgery, 156(4), 304-306.
- Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Graham A, Reifsnyder (2021). Distal revascularization and interval ligation for dialysis access-related ischemia is best performed using arm vein conduit. Journal of vascular surgery, 73(4), 1368-1375.e1.
- Holscher CM, Weaver ML, Black JH 3rd, Abularrage CJ, Lum YW, Reifsnyder T, Zarkowsky DS, Hicks C (2021). Regional Market Competition is Associated with Aneurysm Diameter at the Time of EVAR. Annals of vascular surgery, 70, 190-196.
- Nejim B, Weaver ML, Locham S, Al-Nouri O, Naazie IN, Malas M (2021). Intravenous ketorolac is associated with reduced mortality and morbidity after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Vascular, 29(1), 15-26.
- Sorber R, Weaver ML, Tsai L (2020). Training of Male and Female Surgical Residents. JAMA surgery, 155(10), 998.
- Holscher CM, Stonko DP, Weaver ML, Reifsnyder (2020). Successful bilateral popliteal-plantar bypasses for polyarteritis nodosa induced ischemia. Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 7(1), 152-156.
- Nejim B, Mathlouthi A, Weaver L, Faateh M, Arhuidese I, Malas M (2020). Safety of carotid artery revascularization procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation. Journal of vascular surgery, 72(6), 2069-2078.e4.
- Weaver ML, Goerlich CE, Meyer A, Epstein JI, Haut E (2020). "Ligament of squeeze": A challenging and rare case of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma to ligament of Treves causing small bowel obstruction. The journal of trauma and acute care surgery, 88(2), e98-e100.
- Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Sorber R, Arnold MW, Lum YW, Reifsnyder (2019). Comparison of forearm versus upper arm basilic transposition arteriovenous fistulas demonstrates equivalent satisfactory patency. Journal of vascular surgery, 70(4), 1247-1252.
- Weaver ML, Hicks CW, Fritz J, Black JH 3rd, Lum Y (2019). Local Anesthetic Block of the Anterior Scalene Muscle Increases Muscle Height in Patients With Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Annals of vascular surgery, 59, 28-35.
- Weaver ML, Hicks CW, Canner JK, Sherman RL, Hines KF, Mathioudakis N, Abularrage C (2018). The Society for Vascular Surgery Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection (WIfI) classification system predicts wound healing better than direct angiosome perfusion in diabetic foot wounds. Journal of vascular surgery, 68(5), 1473-1481.
- Weaver ML, Lum Y (2017). New Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 7(2),
- Hicks CW, DiBrito SR, Magruder JT, Weaver ML, Barenski C, Heller J (2017). Radiofrequency ablation with concomitant stab phlebectomy increases risk of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis. Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders, 5(2), 200-209.
- Weaver ML, Black JH 3r (2017). Aortobronchial and aortoenteric fistula. Seminars in vascular surgery, 30(2-3), 85-90.
Review
- Repella GF, Ninmer EK, Cruise A, Farivar BS, Clouse WD, Tracci M, Scali ST, Weaver M (2026). Evaluating the Vascular Quality Initiative's role in advancing minority health and health disparities research-A scoping review. Journal of vascular surgery, 83(5), 1437-1445.e5.
- Weaver ML, Smith B (2025). Entrustable professional activity assessments in vascular surgery training. Seminars in vascular surgery, 38(2), 145-154.
- Le Q, Mills A, Denton A, Weaver M (2024). A systematic review of existing appropriate use criteria in cardiovascular disease from the last 15 years. Seminars in vascular surgery, 37(2), 101-110.
- Weaver ML, Boitano LT, Fazzone BJ, Krebs JR, Denton AH, Kapoor P, Kalbaugh CA, Simons J (2023). Sex differences in outcomes of exercise therapy for patients with intermittent claudication: A scoping review. Seminars in vascular surgery, 36(4), 531-540.
Commentary
- Sorber R, Weaver M (2024). Who Looks Like a Surgeon?-Evaluating Reflections From a Digital Mirror. JAMA surgery, 159(1), 95.
- Weaver ML, Kibbe M (2023). Intentionality Is Needed to Diversify Surgical Leadership. JAMA surgery, 158(12), 1335.
- Cavanagh SL, Weaver M (2023). Palliative care or punting communication?. Journal of vascular surgery, 78(2), 473-474.
- Adams AM, Weaver M (2023). The opportunity cost of operating: Infertility increases among female plastic surgeons. American journal of surgery, 225(1), 11-12.
- Weaver ML, Cooper (2022). A Diverse Patient Population Requires a More Diverse Surgical Workforce. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 234(1), 73-74.
Editorial
- Quinones PM, Dream S, Weaver ML, Park P, Hicks CW, Cannada L (2025). Fostering scientific excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic surgery editorial peer review. American journal of surgery, 248, 116423.
- Carter T, Weaver M (2025). Teaching health disparities in vascular surgery training programs. Seminars in vascular surgery, 38(2), 172-175.
- Weaver ML, Hicks C (2023). Introducing the SURGERY Peer Review Academies. Surgery, 173(5), 1111-1112.
I'm very please with doctor Weaver
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Dr Weaver is an excellent Doctor and very knowledgable and caring. I am very confident I will finally receive the care I need to overcome this complicated diagnosis. She explains everything thoroughly and is very knowledgable regarding my diagnosis. She cares.
She explained everything, and her confidence made me very comfortable.
Dr Weaver is wonderful. She took the time to explain all my test results, diagnosis, and treatment options. Beyond being knowledgeable, she took the time to answer all my questions which was helpful in making an informed decision regarding my care. I went in to the visit apprehensive about my condition but after talking to Dr Weaver, I feel optimistic for the first time in a very long time.
Martha Weaver is not only an excellent doctor but she is also willing to listen to me as a patient and address my concerns.
She seen the problem and fixed it
Very courteous and professional. She listened to my questions and explained everything completely. It was one of the best apartments I've ever had with a physician.
Dr. Weaver explained everything to me about my condition in such a way that I felt very informed. I knew we had a plan for treatment and I was comfortable with it. She listened to my questions and concerns and addressed them to my satisfaction. I left feeling well cared for.
Dr. Weaver is the Best!!
Very professional and informative with genuine concern...
Answered all my questions
I'm very glad she is my Vascular Surgeon.
Martha is very good. Easy to talk to. She is a very understanding Doctor.
Very professional & always to the point. I feel she is genuine about my care.
She is very friendly and respectful
Extremely professional and knowledgeable? Lol
Thank you very much for your concerned on what care you can do for me.
Kind, knowledgeable, efficient.
Very concerning and interested in your point of view. Thank you, very much for caring.
Doctor Weave was very pleasant and easy to talk to
She listens and understands my problems
Dr. Weaver was compassionate, listened to my concerns and explained my ultrasound results in a way that helped me understand everything. Dr. Weaver was upfront about the options I had and what benefits I may receive from each one. My questions & concerns were addressed, and I was included in treatment planning. The treatment process was explained in detail as well.
Explains well in terms understandable to non medically inclined patient.
Talks to you so that you understand.
Excellent! Dr. Weaver took time to answer all my questions and concerns. She was very kind and thorough.
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I felt with the information given to her she was confident personal caring and precise about giving me a diagnosis and advice!
Very good
Dr. Weaver was caring and professional Loved Her.
Dr. Weaver was excellent about asking me clarifying & detailed questions about my health history, my injury and symptoms. I am confident that Dr. Weaver had a complete understanding of my health needs and concerns to be able to direct next steps for my care. Dr. Weaver's team worked very well together - they are all knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Thanks so much!
Dr. Weaver and Nicole were both very professional and treated me with respect and allowed. My wife to listen in and ask questions over the phone! Even though there is nothing that can be done to help my diagnosis. I feel Good about what I found out. Thank You Both!
wonderfully just great; so lucky to be her patient; kind; pleasant; absolutely thorough; nothing left to understand
I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr Weaver explained everything so I could understand what was going on and took the time to know my history so she understood. This was my first visit with Dr. Weaver since I moved from out of state and she made me feel very much at ease. I highly recommend Dr. Weaver.
My G-d, just great. No leaf unturned