Overview
Dr. Edward E. Whang is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed surgical residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Health Sciences.Dr. Whang is board certified in general surgery and has clinical interests in biliary tract disease, cancer surgery, gastric cancer, gastrointestinal disease and surgery, and pancreatic disease and surgery. His research focuses on pancreatic adenocarcinoma and intestinal regeneration. He serves as the surgical lead for the Center for Perioperative Research at BWH.
Dr. Whang is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward E. Whang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edward E. Whang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edward E. Whang by calling their office at 617-732-8669. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edward E. Whang a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward E. Whang is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Edward E. Whang specialize in?
While Dr. Edward E. Whang is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Hernia, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Edward E. Whang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edward E. Whang has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Edward E. Whang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edward E. Whang accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward E. Whang accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-8669 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Whang isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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- CholecystitisDr. Whang isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Whang isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Whang isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Whang isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Whang isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Whang isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.