Robert S. Wong

Robert S. Wong, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in cardiothoracic and pediatric cardiac anesthesia, with expertise in minimally invasive surgery and medical robotics.

• Education:
  • M.D., Emory University School of Medicine (1985)
  • B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1981)
• Training:
  • Internship in Medicine, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
  • Residency in Anesthesiology, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center David Geffen School of Medicine

His research focuses on perioperative safety in pediatric cardiac anesthesia, genetic factors influencing cardiovascular conditions, and innovations in MRI and robotic surgery protocols. He has contributed to clinical advancements in minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures.

Dr. Wong is board-certified in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography and consults on clinical anesthesiology practices.