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

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

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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5.0

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Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Wang shows more concern than any other dr. that I have seen, same goes for his entire staff.

Feb 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang stated enthusiastically I am approaching the end of the crucial 2 year period in [...] 2024 and if all continues to go well I will see him every 6 months for a check up. He noticed my tongue was more flexible than the last time. He appreciated my work on my tongue exercises. He also informed me of proposed future care should my tongue cancer return which would include some form of chemo/radiation.

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang is an excellent specialist. Takes time to communicate & listen - very kind.

Feb 07, 2024

5.0

Calm, professional, empathetic.

Dec 18, 2023

5.0

[...] Dr. Wang looked at the pimple on my tongue and told me what can be done. He also took a photo of my tongue for my file for future reference.

Oct 13, 2023

5.0

Very nice, personable, & informative!

Sep 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wang is an awesome Dr. and a very skilled plastics Dr. I trust his care & judgment explicitly.

Sep 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wang is Fantastic!

Sep 05, 2023

5.0

Very good experience.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wang is a gifted surgeon & a very capable ENT doctor.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wang is a nice person.

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Extremely qualified & capable surgeon. Friendly, personable, & explains issues very well.

May 15, 2023

5.0

Communication with Dr. Wang has always been easy to ask questions and get answers. I told him how I do my tongue exercises facing a mirror while looking for signs of recurrence of the cancer. I asked him, If It does return would It be In the same place? He explained that IF It returns and It Is In another place It would be a NEW case. He also said that my legion was VERY small and he accompanied that statement with a hand gesture. He finished by saying that within the different stages of cancer there are sub stages and mine was early stage 1.

Apr 27, 2023

5.0

I feel that I have had the most compassionate care possible with Dr Wang. His time, patience and expertise has made this long arduous journey as tolerable as possible. How lucky am I to have him as my provider.

Mar 05, 2023

5.0

I asked Dr. Wang to repeat the schedule of observation appointments and he patiently said I would see him every 2 months for the first year and every 3 months the second year because if this cancer returns it is usually in the first 2 years. I will be under observation for a total of 5 years. He also reminded me of the importance of using sunscreen and was happy to know I use it daily because I do not want this cancer to return. He said I might be considered a "model patient for this office."

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, efficient & appears to be very skilled in his capabilities.

Feb 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Wang has been very kind and compassionate. He treats me and my family with respect and dignity. He is very patient and spends the time we need to fully explain my condition and answer all questions we have during a devastating time

Feb 03, 2023

5.0

The care that I have received is above and beyond on all counts. Dr Wang and his staff have made me feel cared for ;truly someone that they care for and about. Without exception, I have high marks in all categories for Dr Wang! I am grateful to be in his care.

Feb 02, 2023

5.0

I always feel at ease after my visit with Dr. Wang. On this visit he checked my ears, nose and mouth as well as my neck. He asked if I felt any lumps and then told me if I notice anything I should contact the office even if it is 2 days after my visit with him. After he examined me, he invited questions [...]. This article included the flu shot as a possible cause and he explained this condition can not be tied to one element and now that we are in the season of flu and Covid it would be best to be protected.

Jan 02, 2023

5.0

Extremely helpful in explaining many courses of treatment. A very good & knowledgeable doctor.

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

Very good experience.

Oct 20, 2022

5.0

Good

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

Very good

Sep 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wang has been amazing with my health concerns and care.

Aug 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Wang and his assistant Dr. Kelly were fabulous.

May 29, 2022