Eric D. Wang

Dr. Eric D. Wang is a physician-scientist and clinician at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, specializing in hand, upper extremity, and reconstructive microsurgery. He is also Chief of the Plastic Surgery Section at the Long Beach VA Medical Center, where he leads clinical services and contributes to veteran care. His multidisciplinary training bridges orthopedic and plastic surgery disciplines.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Molecular and Cell Biology, Cornell University
• Medical Degree: SUNY Stony Brook University School of Medicine
• Residency: Combined General and Plastic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
• Fellowship: Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Wang's research and clinical interests center on complex wrist reconstruction, nerve and neuroma surgery, and tracking patient-reported outcomes after upper extremity procedures. His work integrates microsurgical techniques with functional recovery metrics, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and quality of life.

While no recent publications are listed, his expertise spans reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, and plastic surgery, with emphasis on evidence-based care and surgical innovation in hand and nerve pathologies.

Scientific Awards:

Dr. Wang is actively involved in clinical mentoring and resident education through the UCI School of Medicine and the Hand Surgery Fellowship program. Though specific grants are not mentioned, his role suggests involvement in clinical research, particularly in outcomes tracking and surgical innovation. He sees patients in Orange and Costa Mesa and plays a key leadership role at the Long Beach VA Medical Center.

He is part of a multidisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine team, contributing to patient care, education, and surgical training. His work bridges academic medicine and clinical excellence in reconstructive surgery.