Weitao Wang, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 758-5700

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

Clinton Woods Otolaryngology
2365 S Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14618-2663

Otolaryngology: (585) 758-5700

Wilmot Cancer Institute Otolaryngology
601 Elmwood Ave, Ste G
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Otolaryngology: (585) 275-5823

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Patient Care Setting

Otolaryngology

Biography

Professional Background

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

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

Credentials

Education

2014
MD | University Of Virginia

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

06/25/2019 - 07/31/2020
Fellowship in Otolaryn and Facial Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center

06/25/2015 - 06/25/2019
Residency in Otolaryngology at University of Rochester Medical Center

06/25/2014 - 06/25/2015
Internship in Otolaryngology at University of Rochester Medical Center

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Publications

Journal Articles

2/1/2021
Kim R, Shokri T, Wang W, Ducic Y. "Facial Protection to Prevent Facial Trauma and Allow for Optimal Protection after Facial Fracture Repair." Facial plastic surgery : FPS. 2021 Feb 1; Epub 2021 Feb 01.

12/28/2020
Wang W, Vincent A, Shokri T, Hilger P, Ducic Y. "Septal Perforation Repair Using Bilateral Rotational Flaps With Interposed Mastoid Periosteal Graft." The Laryngoscope.. 2020 Dec 28; Epub 2020 Dec 28.

12/2020
Wang W, Namin A, Shokri T, Ducic Y. "Customized Orbit and Frontal Bone Implants." Facial plastic surgery : FPS. 2020 Dec 0; 36(6):711-714. Epub 2020 Dec 24.

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