David Wang, M.D.

Current Titles and Roles

Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.A., National Taiwan University Medical College, Medicine, 1969
  • M.D., National Taiwan University Medical College, 1969
  • Internship, The Genesee Hospital, Rochester, 1973
  • Residency, Medicine, The Genesee Hospital, 1972-1974; Neurology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, 1974-1977
  • Fellowship, Center for Brain Research, University of Rochester, 1976-1977
  • Certification, American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, 1979

Prior Work History

1977 – 1983, Assistant Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics, University of Rochester

2002 – Present, Consulting staff, Pediatrics (Neuro), Rochester General Hospital

1983 – 2002, Attending staff, Medicine & Pediatrics (Neuro), Rochester General Hospital

1978 – 1983, Associate Attending in Medicine & Pediatrics (Neuro), Rochester General Hospital
1977 – 1978, Associated Attending in Medicine & Pediatrics (Neuro) (Temporary), Rochester General Hospital

Clinical Specialties

General pediatric neurology
Epilepsy

Highlights

Professional memberships:

  • 1983-1999, Epilepsy Association of Greater Rochester (EAGR), Member, Professional Advisory Committee (PAC)
  • 1986-1999, Co-Chairperson PAC
  • 1989-1991, Chairperson PAC
  • 1991-1999, Chairperson, Camp Committee, EAGR
  • 1986-1991, EAGR, Board of Directors
  • 1985-1988, NYS Epilepsy Association, Member, Professional Advisory Board
  • 1977-2000, Monroe County Medical Society
  • 1977-2000, New York State Medical Society
  • 1981-2000, New York Academy of Science
  • 1975-2000, American Medical Association
  • 1979-2000, American Academy of Neurology
  • 2003-present American Epilepsy Society

Honors and awards:

  • Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Pediatrics, 1989-1990
  • Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Pediatrics, 1995-1996
  • Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Pediatrics, 1998-1999
  • Neurology Senior Faculty Award, Department of Neurology, 2001

Research

  • The use of video for diagnosis of seizures and movement disorders
  • The influence of maturation and anticonvulsants on the brainstem auditory evoked responses in rats, 1986-1995.
  • The efficacy and side effects of new generation of anticonvulsants

Academic Activity

  • Supervising fourth-year medical students evaluating patients in the Neurology outpatient and inpatient service
  • Supervising Neurology Residents, Fellows and Pediatric Residents in the Neurology outpatient and inpatient services

Comments

Dr. Wang’s strong background in Pediatric Neurology and Epileptology has been a significant addition to the expertise of our center.

Contact: 585-341-7420

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