Celebration of Life for Dr. Avery Weiss set for Feb. 23

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Dr. Avery Weiss on Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 to 6 p.m. at the UW Waterfront Activities Center, 3710 Montlake Blvd. NE.

Avery Weiss, MD, Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, passed away from brain cancer on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. He was 75. He joined UW in 1991. For many years, Dr. Weiss was the only ophthalmologist and Division Chief at Seattle Children’s. He was a fixture at the children’s hospital and an important member of multidisciplinary teams diagnosing complex patients. 

Avery was a wonderful colleague, mentor, and physician in our department. His commitment was exceptional, and his quirky sense of humor delighted trainees and patients alike.

Avery was a dedicated lifelong learner who threw himself into his research, even writing papers in his final weeks. He was an important inspiration for many students and trainees to enter ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology careers. He is deeply missed. Donations in his memory may be made to Kline Galland Hospice, 7500 Seward Park Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118.