Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Affiliations
Publications
Internship
Residency
Positions Held
Interests
Timeline
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Gerald Weiss

Los Altos Hills

Summary

Experienced clinical laboratory management professional prepared for leadership roles in dynamic environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results. Effective in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable, reliable, and skilled in fostering productive, cohesive teams.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Co-Director

CareDx Laboratory
02.2023 - Current
  • CLIA certified, High Complexity
  • Next Gen Sequencing
  • PCR based gene expression

Laboratory Director

SageMedic Laboratory
09.2022 - Current

CLIA Certified, High Complexity

Cancer therapy assessment

Laboratory Director

Arbor Vita Laboratory
01.2020 - Current
  • CLIA certified, High Complexity
  • HPV E6/E7 testing
  • COVID testing

Executive Director, Clinical Laboratory and Pathology

St. Francis Hosp. and St. Mary's Medical Cntr.
01.2021 - 01.2023

Founder and Laboratory Director

Norcal Pathology Laboratory
01.2010 - 01.2023
  • CLIA certified, High Complexity
  • Surgical Pathology

Laboratory Director, Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2023

264 bed level 2 trauma center

Managing Partner

San Jose Pathology Medical Group
01.2004 - 01.2023
  • Southbay Pathology Medical Associates
  • Pacific Pathology Medical Associates of San Jose
  • Surgical Pathology Medical Associates
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company.
  • Oversaw financial management of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify new business opportunities and develop targeted growth strategies accordingly.
  • Mentored junior staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance.
  • Increased client base by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering long-term relationships.

Laboratory Director

Transplant Genomics Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • CLIA certified, High Complexity
  • PCR based gene expression

Laboratory Director

BioReference Laboratory
01.2013 - 01.2020

Consultant

Arbor Vita Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Validation and Clinical implementation
  • HPV E6 Protein Immunohistochemical Stain

Founder and Laboratory Director

Bay Area Pathology Group Laboratory
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • CLIA certified, High Complexity
  • Surgical Pathology

Founder and Laboratory Director

San Jose Medical Management Pathology Laboratory
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • CLIA certified, High Complexity
  • Surgical Pathology

Laboratory Director

Hunter Laboratories
01.2006 - 01.2013

Consultant

Mitem Corp
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Electronic medical record development
  • E-Vigils I-phone App development

Founder and Medical Director

Cellular Diagnostics, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Immunohistochemistry Reference Laboratory

Consultant

BioImagene, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • ER, PR, Her2/neu, P53, Ki-67 validation

Consultant

Genomic Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Oncotype Dx validation

Consultant, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Health Works Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2005

Laboratory Director, Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

San Jose Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.2004

300 bed level 2 trauma center

Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

San Jose Medical Center
01.1984 - 01.2004

Co-Director of Laboratories

San Jose State University
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Student Health Lab

Founder and Medical Director

Columbia HCA Healthcare System, Outreach
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Hospital Regional Laboratory Outreach Program
  • San Jose Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
  • South Valley Hospital
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.

Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

Ralph K. Davies Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.1983

Education

M.D. - Medicine

University of Alberta
06-1977

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Physics, Biology

University of Alberta
06-1975

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team operations
  • Creative direction
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer relations

Certification

  • Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, 1982
  • California
  • New York (Clinical Chemistry, Oncology)

Awards

1973 University of Alberta Undergraduate Scholarship, 1971 City of Edmonton Matriculation Scholarship, 1971 – 1976 Province of Alberta Honor Role Scholarship

Affiliations

  • 1982 – 2023 American Medical Association
  • 1982 – 2023 California Medical Association
  • 1984 – 2023 Santa Clara County Medical Association
  • 1982 – Present, College of American Pathologists
  • 1982 – Present, California Society of Pathology
  • 1986 – 2004 U.S. and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  • 1984 – 2010 Southbay Pathology Society

Publications

  • Nguyen MH, Garcia RT, Weiss GA. Histologic disease in Asian-Americans with chronic hepatitis B, high hepatitis B virus DNA, and normal alanine aminotransferase levels. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Sep; 104(9): 2206-13.
  • Pierry SM, Weiss GA. Intracellular Human Papillomavirus E6, E7 mRNA Quantification Predicts CIN 2+ in Cervical Biopsies Better Than Papanicolaou Screening for Women Regardless of Age. Arch Pathol Lab Med-Vol 136, August 2012 p956-960

Internship

Kaiser Hospital, Oakland Surgery, 1977 – 1978

Residency

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, 1978 – 1982

Positions Held

  • 1995 – 2018 Board of Directors, California Society of Pathologists
  • 2000 – 2006 Pathology Representative, Northern California Medicare Clinical Advisory Committee
  • 2008 – 2011 Board of Directors, Regional Medical Center of San Jose
  • 1999 – 2004 Medical Director, General Medical Services San Jose Medical Center
  • 2000 – 2004 Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery, San Jose Medical Center
  • 1993 – 2008 Membership Chairman, Southbay Pathology Society
  • 1997 – 1999 President, Medical Staff San Jose Medical Center
  • 1995 – 1997 Vice-President, Medical Staff San Jose Medical Center
  • 1993 – 1995 Secretary-Treasurer, Medical Staff San Jose Medical Center
  • 1991 – 1997 Specialty Delegate, California Medical Association
  • 1993 – 1999 Board of Directors, Good Samaritan Health System
  • 1987 – 1992 Quality Assurance Chairman San Jose Medical Center, Department of Pathology
  • 1984 – 1994 Clinical Instructor, Good Samaritan Health System School of Medical Technology
  • 1979 - 1981 Director of Medical Services San Jose Unified School District Football League

Interests

Music (Piano, Guitar, Trumpet)

Heli Skiing

Auto Racing

Golf


Timeline

Laboratory Co-Director

CareDx Laboratory
02.2023 - Current

Laboratory Director

SageMedic Laboratory
09.2022 - Current

Executive Director, Clinical Laboratory and Pathology

St. Francis Hosp. and St. Mary's Medical Cntr.
01.2021 - 01.2023

Laboratory Director

Arbor Vita Laboratory
01.2020 - Current

Laboratory Director

Transplant Genomics Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022

Laboratory Director

BioReference Laboratory
01.2013 - 01.2020

Consultant

Arbor Vita Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2015

Founder and Laboratory Director

Norcal Pathology Laboratory
01.2010 - 01.2023

Founder and Laboratory Director

San Jose Medical Management Pathology Laboratory
01.2010 - 01.2013

Founder and Laboratory Director

Bay Area Pathology Group Laboratory
01.2009 - 01.2014

Founder and Medical Director

Cellular Diagnostics, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2010

Consultant

Mitem Corp
01.2007 - 01.2012

Consultant

BioImagene, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009

Laboratory Director

Hunter Laboratories
01.2006 - 01.2013

Laboratory Director, Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2023

Managing Partner

San Jose Pathology Medical Group
01.2004 - 01.2023

Consultant

Genomic Health
01.2004 - 01.2005

Co-Director of Laboratories

San Jose State University
01.2000 - 01.2002

Consultant, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Health Works Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2005

Laboratory Director, Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

San Jose Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.2004

Founder and Medical Director

Columbia HCA Healthcare System, Outreach
01.1993 - 01.1998

Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

San Jose Medical Center
01.1984 - 01.2004

Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

Ralph K. Davies Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.1983

M.D. - Medicine

University of Alberta

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Physics, Biology

University of Alberta