David Wang, MD
As a colon and rectal surgery specialist, Dr. Wang has extensive experience managing complex conditions such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, fistulas, and other anorectal disorders. His expertise in colonoscopy also allows him to diagnose and treat a range of gastrointestinal conditions. Additionally, his experience across the entire spectrum of general surgery enables him to offer longitudinal and comprehensive care for patients with a variety of conditions.
Dr. Wang studied biomedical engineering and biology at Tufts University while spending one year abroad at Oxford University. He graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. He worked in consulting for two years before earning his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He then completed his general surgery residency at Northwell Health in New York, the largest and one of the most reputable healthcare systems in the state. Following completion of residency, he continued to pursue specialty training in colorectal surgery at USC/Keck and LA General Medical Center, where he gained invaluable experience treating high complexity patients while also delivering care to underserved populations.
To continue his education, Dr. Wang is active in multiple national societies including the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has also published extensively in the fields of general surgery and global health and has presented his research at national meetings. He has also spent time performing research abroad, expanding his knowledge and perspectives to better serve his communities.
Dr. Wang’s dedication to providing personalized, compassionate care and his commitment to the advancement of surgical techniques make him a trusted surgeon in both general and colorectal surgery. Whether treating complex colorectal conditions or addressing a broad range of general surgical needs, Dr. Wang is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Professional Affiliations
- Resident Member, American College of Surgeons, Jul 2018 – present
- Resident Candidate Member, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Feb 2022 – present
Education
- New York University School of Medicine – New York, NY
M.D., International Health Project: Surgical Education in Zambia - Tufts University School of Engineering – Medford, MA
Dual B.S. (summa cum laude) in Biomedical Engineering and Biology - Oxford University Pembroke College – Oxford, UK
Visiting Student in Biological Sciences, Distinction in First Class Marks
Residency
- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine – Los Angeles, CA
Colon and Rectal Residency - Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell – Hempstead, NY
General Surgery Residency, Administrative Chief Resident
Certifications
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Awards & Recognitions
- Dr. K. Jacob Cohen-Kashi Award for Peer to Peer Mentorship, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
- Chief Resident Award for Leadership, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
- Senior Academic Award (highest ABSITE score), Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
- Residents’ Night First Prize Abstract Presentation, NY Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Junior Academic Award (highest ABSITE score), Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
- Global Health Research Award, NYU School of Medicine
- Community Service Program Recognition, NYU School of Medicine
- Santander Research/Language Program, Comillas Foundation in Spain
- Mayoral Service Recognition, Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) in New York City
- Tau Beta Pi Honor Engineering Society, Tufts University
- Anne Borghesani Memorial Prize, Tufts University – Research award for travel to Kenya to study the immunology of Cryptosporidiosis in HIV/AIDS patients
Research
Publications
- Wang DE, Bakshi C, Sugiyama G, Coppa G, Alfonso A, Chung P. Does operative time affect complication rate in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The American Surgeon. Published online August 11, 2022:000313482211170.
- Wang DE, Chung PJ, Barrera R, Coppa GF, Alfonso AE, Sugiyama G. Systemic determinants in surgery: nonclinical factors affecting time to operation for incarcerated ventral hernias. Am Surg. Epub ahead of print. April, 2021.
- Barrera K, Wang D, Sugiyama G. Robotic assisted single site surgery: a decade of innovation. Ann Laparosc Endosc Surg. 5(4); 2020.
- Wang DE, Sultan D, Ismail H, Robinson E, Zulu R, Musowoya J, Munthali JC, Hopkins MA, Dhage S. Understanding surgical education needs in Zambian residency programs from a Resident’s perspective. Am J Surg. 219(4); 622-626. 2020.
- Wang D, Carrano FM, Fisichella PM, Desiato V, Newman E, Berman R, Pachter HL, Melis M. A Quest for Optimization of Postoperative Triage After Major Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 29(2); 203-205. 2019.
- Moses MJ, Wang DE, Weinberg M, Strauss EJ. Clinical Outcomes Following Surgically Repaired Bucket-Handle Meniscus Tears. Phys Sportsmed. 45(3); 329-336. 2017.
- Wanyiri JW, Kanyi H, Maina S, Wang DE, Steen A, Ngugi P, Kamau T, Waithera T, O’Connor R, Gachuhi K, Wamae CN, Mwamburi M, Ward HD. Cryptosporidiosis in HIV/AIDS patients in Kenya: clinical features, epidemiology, molecular characterization and antibody responses. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 91(2); 319-28. 2014.
- Wanyiri JW, Kanyi H, Maina S, Wang DE, Ngugi P, O’Connor R, Kamau T, Waithera T, G, Wamae CN, Mwamburi M, Ward HD. Infectious diarrhoea in antiretroviral therapy-naive HIV/AIDS patients in Kenya. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 107(10); 631-8. 2013.
- Borad AJ, Allison GM, Wang D, Ahmed S, Karim MM, Kane AV, Moy J, Hibberd PL, Ajjampur SS, Kang G, Calderwood SB, Ryan ET, Naumova E, Khan WA, Ward HD. Systemic antibody responses to the immunodominant p23 antigen and p23 polymorphisms in children with cryptosporidiosis in Bangladesh. Am J Trop Med Hyg. ;86(2); 214-22. 2012.
In Submission
- Wang DE, Hollis R, Tan G, O’Doherty M, Greenwald ML. Utilizing Caprini Score For Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Following Colorectal Surgery. Journal of Surgical Research. Submitted revisions June 2023.
- Juneja A, Wang DE, Whitaker L, Hoffstaetter T, Silpe J, Landis GS, Etkin Y. Balloon Assisted Outcomes of Balloon-Assisted Maturation with Large-Diameter Balloons. Vascular. Submitted August 2023.
- “ICU Management Case.” Sponsored by ACS Fundamentals of Surgery Curriculum 2022. Peer reviewed online publication in progress.
- Mitra N, Hedjar Y, Guiulfo G, Addison P, Wang D, Ma M, Hansani A, Pistell T, Whelan RL. An Inanimate Line Figure Tracing Model to Teach Endoscopic Scope Tip Control Skills Required for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). Surgical Endoscopy. Submitted April 2023.
Podium Presentations
- Wang DE, Hollis R, Tan G, O’Doherty M, Greenwald ML. Utilizing Caprini Score For Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Following Colorectal Surgery. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (NYSCRS) Residents’ Night. New York, NY. 2022. Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) Annual Meeting. Houston, TX. 2023.
- Mitra N, Hansani A, Hedjar Y, Addison P, Wang D, Chia V, Carsky K, Portelli K, Wasserman G, Ma M, Whelan RL. Colonoscopy Bowel Wall Injection Ex Vivo Bovine Large Bowel Teaching Program. Digestive Disease Week Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2023.
- Juneja A, Wang DE, Rao A, Silpe J, Landis G, Etkin Y. Balloon Assisted Maturation with Large Balloons Should be First Line Intervention for Marginal AVFs. Eastern Vascular Society (EVS) Annual Meeting. Charleston, SC. 2021.
- Wang DE, Chung P, Barrera R, Coppa GF, Alfonso AE, Sugiyama G. Social Determinants in Surgery: Factors Affecting Time to Operation for Incarcerated Ventral Hernias. Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. 2020.
- Wang DE, Abouzeid, MH. The Presence of an Appendicolith on Preoperative CT is Associated with a Severe Clinical Course and Failure of Non-Operative Therapy in Patients with Acute Appendicitis. Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. 2018.
- Wang DE, Fang Y, Sherman S, Newman E, Ballantyne G, Pachter L, Melis M. Decision Tree Analysis to Identify Key Factors Predicting ICU Admission After Colorectal Surgery. Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, FL. 2018.
- Wang DE, Sultan D, Ismail H, Robinson E, Zulu R, Munthali JC, Hopkins MA, Dhage S. Characterization of surgical education in Zambia using a newly developed Surgical Capacity Tool. Association for Surgical Education (ASE) Annual Meeting. Austin, TX. 2018.
Languages
- English (native)
- Spanish (fluent)
- Taiwanese (fluent)
