Overview
Dr. Annie Wang is a board-certified UCI Health general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery.Her clinical expertise includes metabolic and weight loss surgery, core abdominal wall disorders and complex hernias, gallbladder diseases, as well as esophageal and gastric diseases including gastroesophageal reflux disease, achalasia and hiatal or diaphragmatic hernias.She earned her medical degree from New York University Grossman School of Medicine, where she remained for residency training in general surgery. She has also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center. Next, she completed a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery at University of California Davis Medical Center.Wang is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastric Bypass, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Annie T. Wang
Is Dr. Annie T. Wang a top-rated expert for Gastric Bypass?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Annie T. Wang is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastric Bypass, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Annie T. Wang specialize in?
While Dr. Annie T. Wang is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastric Bypass, Awake Craniotomy, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Annie T. Wang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Annie T. Wang has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Bypass. You can view a list of Dr. Annie T. Wang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Annie T. Wang accept my insurance?
Dr. Annie T. Wang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- ObesityDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.