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David Wang, MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine
Title: Clinical Professor

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David Wang, MD
Medical Oncology
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  • About

    Dr. Wang earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also received advanced training through a research fellowship in cancer biology and a clinical fellowship in medical oncology. He also spent a year at the National Cancer Institute as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute-National Institutes of Health Research Scholar.

    Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Wang joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2024. He previously was a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

    The author of numerous research articles, book chapters, and invited lectures, Dr. Wang’s clinical and research interests focus on esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and gastroesophageal junction cancer. His research lab is focused on understanding the role of aberrant developmental pathway signaling in esophageal cancer and precursor lesions. He serves on the National GI Clinical Trials Steering Committee for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Areas of Practice

    esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, gastrointestinal cancers

    Locations

    • U of M Internal Medicine Hematology/Oncology 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5000

    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Residency

    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Medicine, 2002

    Fellowships

    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Medical Oncology, 2003

    Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology

    Professional Organizations

    American Society of Clinical Oncology
    American Gastroenterological Association
    American Association for Cancer Research
    Association of VA Hematology/Oncology

    Research Overview

    Dr. Wang's research interests are in understanding the molecular pathogenesis of Barrett's esophagus and developing molecularly targeted therapies for esophageal and gastric cancer.