Dr. Wang earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Wang continued his education and completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates with Yadro Ducic, in Fort Worth, Texas.

His clinical interests include:
• Advanced reconstruction in head and neck oncology
• Open approaches to skull base tumors and reconstruction
• Virtual surgical planning in head and neck reconstruction and complex craniofacial defects
• Full spectrum of facial plastic surgery including skin cancer reconstruction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facial paralysis, facial trauma, and facial rejuvenation
• Microvascular free tissue transfer to the head and neck

Certified Specialties

Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery, The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. 2019 - 2020

Residency, Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2019

Internship, Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015

Awards

Robert Joynt Kindness Award 2021.

Research

Dr. Wang's research interests are centered on prior grant funded projects he participated in during his residency at the University of Rochester. He has obtained several grants through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was awarded the Leslie Bernstein Resident Research Grant in a project "Optimizing bone allograft in craniofacial defect reconstruction." His interest in clinical education has led to funding through the Wallace K. Dyer Clinical Investigation Grant on a project titled "The Role of Cost-Effective Surgeon Point-of-View Video Recording in Otolaryngology Residency Operative Training."

Research Interests Include:
• Tissue engineering for the head and neck, particularly bone and cartilage grafting
• Patient reported outcomes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Point of view technology in surgical trainee education

Publications

Journal Articles

Cranioplasty.

Ong AA, Manning JP, Vincent AG, Namin AW, Wang W, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2021 September 14 Epub 09/14/2021.

Bony Orbital Surgery for Graves' Ophthalmopathy.

Ong AA, DeVictor S, Vincent AG, Namin AW, Wang W, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2021 September 9 Epub 09/09/2021.

Facial Protection to Prevent Facial Trauma and Allow for Optimal Protection after Facial Fracture Repair.

Kim R, Shokri T, Wang W, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2021 February 1 Epub 02/01/2021.

Septal Perforation Repair Using Bilateral Rotational Flaps With Interposed Mastoid Periosteal Graft.

Wang W, Vincent A, Shokri T, Hilger P, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2020 December 28 Epub 12/28/2020.

Customized Orbit and Frontal Bone Implants.

Wang W, Namin A, Shokri T, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2020 December 36 (6):711-714. Epub 12/24/2020.

Palatomaxillary Obturation and Facial Prosthetics in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Wang W, Shokri T, Vincent A, Vest A, Williams F, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2020 December 36 (6):715-721. Epub 12/24/2020.

Osteoradionecrosis of the Midface and Mandible: Pathogenesis and Management.

Vahidi N, Lee TS, Daggumati S, Shokri T, Wang W, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):232-244. Epub 12/24/2020.

Facial Transplantation: Complications, Outcomes, and Long-Term Management Strategies.

Shokri T, Saadi R, Wang W, Reddy L, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):245-253. Epub 12/24/2020.

Complications in Skull Base Surgery and Subsequent Repair.

Wang W, Shokri T, Manolidis S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):286-292. Epub 12/24/2020.

Regional Salvage Flap Options in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Correia C, Wang W, Vincent AG, Chan D, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):293-298. Epub 12/24/2020.

Fistula Management in Head and Neck Cancer.

Sanchez A, Frank E, Inman J, Wang W, Namin A, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):299-304. Epub 12/24/2020.

Flap Failure and Salvage in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Wang W, Ong A, Vincent AG, Shokri T, Scott B, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):314-320. Epub 12/24/2020.

Treatment of Oligometastatic Disease in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.

Vincent AG, Wang W, Shokri T, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2020 October 12 Epub 10/12/2020.

Reconstructive Options During Nonfunctional Laryngectomy.

Escalante D, Vincent AG, Wang W, Shokri T, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2020 October 10 Epub 10/10/2020.

Progressive Scalp Thinning Over Mesh Cranioplasty and the Role of Lipotransfer.

Wang W, Vincent A, Bahrami A, Shokri T, Inman J, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2020 August 130 (8):1926-1931. Epub 12/28/2019.

Indications and Outcomes of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Using a Multidisciplinary Approach: A Decade of Experience.

Wang W, Lee J, Qin S, Brown MD, Doerr T

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.].. 2020 June 9 Epub 06/09/2020.

Premaxillary Deficiency: Techniques in Augmentation and Reconstruction.

Shokri T, Wang W, Cohn JE, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 May 34 (2):92-98. Epub 05/06/2020.

Osteoradionecrosis of the Maxilla: Conservative Management and Reconstructive Considerations.

Shokri T, Wang W, Vincent A, Cohn JE, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 May 34 (2):106-113. Epub 05/06/2020.

Prosthetic Reconstruction of the Maxilla and Palate.

Pool C, Shokri T, Vincent A, Wang W, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 May 34 (2):114-119. Epub 05/06/2020.

The Utility of the Maxillary Heuwieser for Oropharyngeal Foreign Body Removal Under Nebulized Local Anesthesia: A Case Series.

Wang W, Schneider GT, Strohl A

Ear, nose, & throat journal.. 2020 February 13 :145561320906329. Epub 02/13/2020.

Experience With "Jaw in a Day" Technique.

Sukato DC, Hammer D, Wang W, Shokri T, Williams F, Ducic Y

The Journal of craniofacial surgery.. 2020 31 (5):1212-1217. Epub 1900 01 01.

Surgical Management of Panfacial Fractures.

Wang L, Lee TS, Wang W, Yi DI, Sokoya M, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):565-577. Epub 11/29/2019.

Nasal Fractures: The Role of Primary Reduction and Secondary Revision.

Wang W, Lee T, Kohlert S, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):590-601. Epub 11/29/2019.

Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures.

Vincent A, Wang W, Shokri T, Gordon E, Inman JC, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):645-650. Epub 11/29/2019.

Medicolegal Aspects of Craniofacial Trauma.

Vahidi N, Wang W, Lee T, Inman J, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):657-665. Epub 11/29/2019.

Onyx Embolization Material Extrusion in the Middle Ear.

Wang W, Lin E, Zhang D, Crane B

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology.. 2019 September 40 (8):e847-e849. Epub 1900 01 01.

Orbitocranial Approaches to the Skull Base.

Vincent A, Wang W, Sokoya M, Kadakia S, Chan D, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 May 33 (2):114-119. Epub 04/26/2019.

Free Tissue Transfer Penile Reconstruction.

Kropp B, Cohn JE, Wang W, Sokoya M, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 February 33 (1):24-29. Epub 03/08/2019.

Free Tissue Reconstruction of the Scalp.

Sokoya M, Misch E, Vincent A, Wang W, Kadakia S, Ducic Y, Smith J

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 February 33 (1):67-71. Epub 03/08/2019.

Free-Flap Reconstruction of Skull Base and Orbital Defects.

Wang W, Vincent A, Sokoya M, Kohlert S, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 February 33 (1):72-77. Epub 03/08/2019.

Induction of apoptosis in hormone refractory breast cancer: horizontal modulation is superior to vertical.

Yue W, Wang JP, Zhang L, Wang W, Santen RJ, Aiyar SE

Journal of experimental therapeutics & oncology. 2013 10 (3):169-79. Epub 1900 01 01.

Non-urgent commercial air travel after acute myocardial infarction: a review of the literature and commentary on the recommendations.

Wang W, Brady WJ, O'Connor RE, Sutherland S, Durand-Brochec MF, Duchateau FX, Verner L

Air medical journal.. 2012 31 (5):231-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

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