Dr. Tony J. Wang
Overview
Tony J. C. Wang, M.D., is the Co-Director of the Center for Radiosurgery, Chair of the Quality and Patient Safety Committee in Radiation Oncology at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Professor of Radiation Oncology (in Neurological Surgery) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is recognized internationally for his extensive expertise in malignant and benign brain tumors. His research interests are in Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery and brain tumors resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has given over 50 invited lectures and visiting professorships nationally and internationally.He serves on several national and international working groups developing guidelines for brain tumor management and stereotactic radiosurgery. He is an editor for 2 radiation oncology textbooks and a writer for over 15 book chapters. He serves as an Editor of Translational Cancer Research, Assistant Editor on the Radiosurgery & Radiation Oncology Section of Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and as a reviewer for JAMA Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics as well as many others.Dr. Wang received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from University of Missouri Kansas City Medical School, during which time he was also a Clinical Research Training Program Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. He received internship training at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Wang received his radiation oncology training at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia campus), where he was Chief Resident from 2011-2012.As a member of the Brain Tumor Center and Pituitary Tumor Center at Columbia, Dr. Wang is part of a multidisciplinary team that brings expertise from multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, and neuro-endocrinology.
Dr. Wang is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Oligodendroglioma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
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Dr. Wang 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tony J. Wang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tony J. Wang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tony J. Wang by calling their office at 212-305-5050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tony J. Wang a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tony J. Wang is classified as an Elite expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Tony J. Wang specialize in?
While Dr. Tony J. Wang is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Acoustic Neuroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Tony J. Wang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tony J. Wang has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Tony J. Wang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tony J. Wang accept my insurance?
Dr. Tony J. Wang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Brain TumorDr. Wang isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Wang isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Wang isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Wang isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Wang isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Wang isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
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- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Wang isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Wang isAdvanced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Wang isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Wang isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Wang isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
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- Anal CancerDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone TumorDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Wang isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.