Overview
Dr. Frances Dang is a board-certified UCI Health gastroenterologist with specialized training in advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endobariatrics and third space procedures (i.e. endoscopic submucosal dissection, per-oral endoscopic myotomy). She is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for patients with various digestive conditions.Originally from Canada, Dang completed her undergraduate education at the University of Western Ontario and Masters of Science at the University of Toronto. She completed medical school at Queen’s University and her internal medicine and gastroenterology residencies at the University of Toronto. Next, she pursued an interventional endoscopy fellowship at UCI Medical Center, where she now serves as faculty. She believes in building strong partnerships with her patients through education, trust, and shared decision-making.
Dr. Dang is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Vitamin D Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Dang is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada - Gastroenterology and Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
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Dr. Dang has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Frances Dang
Is Dr. Frances Dang a top-rated expert for Colorectal Polyps?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frances Dang is classified as an Advanced expert for Colorectal Polyps, 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. Frances Dang specialize in?
While Dr. Frances Dang is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Frances Dang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frances Dang has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Polyps. You can view a list of Dr. Frances Dang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Colorectal PolypsDr. Dang isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
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- Barrett EsophagusDr. Dang isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- ColonoscopyDr. Dang isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Dang isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Dang isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Dang isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Dang isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).