Margaret Weiss, MD, PhD

Dr. Margaret Weiss is a renowned psychiatrist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan. She is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Director of Research in the Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Weiss is internationally recognized for her expertise in ADHD and its comorbidities, including mood, anxiety, and learning disorders.

Dr. Weiss’s research focuses on the genetics, clinical characteristics, and treatment of ADHD in both children and adults. She has contributed significantly to the development of assessment tools and evidence-based interventions, including the widely used Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale (WFIRS). Her work has advanced the understanding of ADHD’s impact on daily functioning and quality of life.

A prolific author and passionate advocate for individuals with ADHD, Dr. Weiss has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored several influential books on ADHD. Her dedication to improving outcomes for patients and families through research, clinical care, and education underscores her influential career in psychiatry.