Overview
Dr. Tang-Wai is a pediatric neurologist and chief of epilepsy at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients on the hospital’s St. Petersburg, Florida, campus. He joined the hospital staff in 2025. He was previously co-director of pediatric epilepsy/neurophysiology and associate professor at Loma Linda University in California. Dr. Tang-Wai has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and given many talks nationally and internationally. Dr. Tang-Wai earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal. He completed a pediatric neurology residency at Montreal Neurological Institute/Montreal Children’s Hospital and McGill University. He then completed a clinical neurophysiology and pediatric epilepsy fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.
Dr. Tang-Wai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Tang-Wai is currently accepting new patients.
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Suite 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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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Pediatric Physician Services - Child Neurology
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Pediatric Epilepsy And Neurology Specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Tang-Wai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Tang-Wai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Tang-Wai by calling their office at 727-767-8181. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Tang-Wai a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Tang-Wai is classified as an Advanced expert for Seizures, 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. Richard Tang-Wai specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Tang-Wai is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Richard Tang-Wai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Tang-Wai has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Tang-Wai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Tang-Wai accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Tang-Wai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-8181 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Tang-Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Tang-Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- EpilepsyDr. Tang-Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Tang-Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Tang-Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- SeizuresDr. Tang-Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- AphantasiaDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- West SyndromeDr. Tang-Wai isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.