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Weitao Wang, M.D.

Weitao Wang, M.D.

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Otolaryngology (ENT)

4.9 out of 5 stars
293 Ratings
42 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 758-5700

Locations

Ear, Nose, & Throat - Brighton

Clinton Woods
2365 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14618

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Ear, Nose, & Throat - Rochester

Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Avenue, Suite G
Rochester, NY 14642

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About Me

Dr. Wang earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Wang continued his education and completed a fellows...
Dr. Wang earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Wang continued his education and completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates with Yadro Ducic, in Fort Worth, Texas.

His clinical interests include:
• Advanced reconstruction in head and neck oncology
• Open approaches to skull base tumors and reconstruction
• Virtual surgical planning in head and neck reconstruction and complex craniofacial defects
• Full spectrum of facial plastic surgery including skin cancer reconstruction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facial paralysis, facial trauma, and facial rejuvenation
• Microvascular free tissue transfer to the head and neck

Certified Specialties

Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery, The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. 2019 - 2020

Residency, Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2019

Internship, Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015

Awards

Robert Joynt Kindness Award 2021.

Research

Dr. Wang's research interests are centered on prior grant funded projects he participated in during his residency at the University of Rochester. He has obtained several grants through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was awarded the Leslie Bernstein Resident Res...
Dr. Wang's research interests are centered on prior grant funded projects he participated in during his residency at the University of Rochester. He has obtained several grants through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was awarded the Leslie Bernstein Resident Research Grant in a project "Optimizing bone allograft in craniofacial defect reconstruction." His interest in clinical education has led to funding through the Wallace K. Dyer Clinical Investigation Grant on a project titled "The Role of Cost-Effective Surgeon Point-of-View Video Recording in Otolaryngology Residency Operative Training."

Research Interests Include:
• Tissue engineering for the head and neck, particularly bone and cartilage grafting
• Patient reported outcomes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Point of view technology in surgical trainee education

Publications

Journal Articles

Facial Protection to Prevent Facial Trauma and Allow for Optimal Protection after Facial Fracture Repair.

Kim R, Shokri T, Wang W, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2021 December 37 (6):781-789. Epub 02/01/2021.

Bony Orbital Surgery for Graves' Ophthalmopathy.

Ong AA, DeVictor S, Vincent AG, Namin AW, Wang W, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2021 December 37 (6):692-697. Epub 09/09/2021.

Cranioplasty.

Ong AA, Manning JP, Vincent AG, Namin AW, Wang W, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2021 December 37 (6):698-702. Epub 09/14/2021.

The Utility of the Maxillary Heuwieser for Oropharyngeal Foreign Body Removal Under Nebulized Local Anesthesia: A Case Series.

Wang W, Schneider GT, Strohl A

Ear, nose, & throat journal.. 2021 September 100 (5_suppl):691S-693S. Epub 02/13/2020.

Septal Perforation Repair Using Bilateral Rotational Flaps With Interposed Mastoid Periosteal Graft.

Wang W, Vincent A, Shokri T, Hilger P, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2021 July 131 (7):1497-1500. Epub 12/28/2020.

Reconstructive Options During Nonfunctional Laryngectomy.

Escalante D, Vincent AG, Wang W, Shokri T, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2021 May 131 (5):E1510-E1513. Epub 10/10/2020.

Treatment of Oligometastatic Disease in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.

Vincent AG, Wang W, Shokri T, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2021 May 131 (5):E1476-E1480. Epub 10/12/2020.

Indications and Outcomes of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Using a Multidisciplinary Approach: A Decade of Experience.

Wang W, Lee J, Qin S, Brown MD, Doerr T

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.].. 2021 January 147 (1):10-15. Epub 1900 01 01.

Customized Orbit and Frontal Bone Implants.

Wang W, Namin A, Shokri T, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2020 December 36 (6):711-714. Epub 12/24/2020.

Palatomaxillary Obturation and Facial Prosthetics in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Wang W, Shokri T, Vincent A, Vest A, Williams F, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2020 December 36 (6):715-721. Epub 12/24/2020.

Osteoradionecrosis of the Midface and Mandible: Pathogenesis and Management.

Vahidi N, Lee TS, Daggumati S, Shokri T, Wang W, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):232-244. Epub 12/24/2020.

Facial Transplantation: Complications, Outcomes, and Long-Term Management Strategies.

Shokri T, Saadi R, Wang W, Reddy L, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):245-253. Epub 12/24/2020.

Complications in Skull Base Surgery and Subsequent Repair.

Wang W, Shokri T, Manolidis S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):286-292. Epub 12/24/2020.

Regional Salvage Flap Options in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Correia C, Wang W, Vincent AG, Chan D, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):293-298. Epub 12/24/2020.

Fistula Management in Head and Neck Cancer.

Sanchez A, Frank E, Inman J, Wang W, Namin A, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):299-304. Epub 12/24/2020.

Flap Failure and Salvage in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Wang W, Ong A, Vincent AG, Shokri T, Scott B, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 November 34 (4):314-320. Epub 12/24/2020.

Progressive Scalp Thinning Over Mesh Cranioplasty and the Role of Lipotransfer.

Wang W, Vincent A, Bahrami A, Shokri T, Inman J, Ducic Y

The Laryngoscope.. 2020 August 130 (8):1926-1931. Epub 12/28/2019.

Premaxillary Deficiency: Techniques in Augmentation and Reconstruction.

Shokri T, Wang W, Cohn JE, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 May 34 (2):92-98. Epub 05/06/2020.

Osteoradionecrosis of the Maxilla: Conservative Management and Reconstructive Considerations.

Shokri T, Wang W, Vincent A, Cohn JE, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 May 34 (2):106-113. Epub 05/06/2020.

Prosthetic Reconstruction of the Maxilla and Palate.

Pool C, Shokri T, Vincent A, Wang W, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2020 May 34 (2):114-119. Epub 05/06/2020.

Experience With "Jaw in a Day" Technique.

Sukato DC, Hammer D, Wang W, Shokri T, Williams F, Ducic Y

The Journal of craniofacial surgery.. 2020 31 (5):1212-1217. Epub 1900 01 01.

Surgical Management of Panfacial Fractures.

Wang L, Lee TS, Wang W, Yi DI, Sokoya M, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):565-577. Epub 11/29/2019.

Nasal Fractures: The Role of Primary Reduction and Secondary Revision.

Wang W, Lee T, Kohlert S, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):590-601. Epub 11/29/2019.

Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures.

Vincent A, Wang W, Shokri T, Gordon E, Inman JC, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):645-650. Epub 11/29/2019.

Medicolegal Aspects of Craniofacial Trauma.

Vahidi N, Wang W, Lee T, Inman J, Ducic Y

Facial plastic surgery : FPS.. 2019 December 35 (6):657-665. Epub 11/29/2019.

Onyx Embolization Material Extrusion in the Middle Ear.

Wang W, Lin E, Zhang D, Crane B

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology.. 2019 September 40 (8):e847-e849. Epub 1900 01 01.

Orbitocranial Approaches to the Skull Base.

Vincent A, Wang W, Sokoya M, Kadakia S, Chan D, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 May 33 (2):114-119. Epub 04/26/2019.

Free Tissue Transfer Penile Reconstruction.

Kropp B, Cohn JE, Wang W, Sokoya M, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 February 33 (1):24-29. Epub 03/08/2019.

Free Tissue Reconstruction of the Scalp.

Sokoya M, Misch E, Vincent A, Wang W, Kadakia S, Ducic Y, Smith J

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 February 33 (1):67-71. Epub 03/08/2019.

Free-Flap Reconstruction of Skull Base and Orbital Defects.

Wang W, Vincent A, Sokoya M, Kohlert S, Kadakia S, Ducic Y

Seminars in plastic surgery.. 2019 February 33 (1):72-77. Epub 03/08/2019.

Induction of apoptosis in hormone refractory breast cancer: horizontal modulation is superior to vertical.

Yue W, Wang JP, Zhang L, Wang W, Santen RJ, Aiyar SE

Journal of experimental therapeutics & oncology. 2013 10 (3):169-79. Epub 1900 01 01.

Non-urgent commercial air travel after acute myocardial infarction: a review of the literature and commentary on the recommendations.

Wang W, Brady WJ, O'Connor RE, Sutherland S, Durand-Brochec MF, Duchateau FX, Verner L

Air medical journal.. 2012 31 (5):231-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr Wang is outstanding! Caring, warm and down to earth. Because of his professionalism and warmth I trust him completely with my care.

Jan 20, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Wang is excellent! I usually have a lot of questions, and Dr. Wang always answers with great detail, and I never feel rushed.

Jan 18, 2025

5.0 stars

On this visit I was particularly concerned about some problems with my ears and my positional vertigo. Dr. Wang listened and asked me questions about my symptoms regarding the dizziness on getting up in the morning. He then, vacuumed wax from my left ear. He also explained how the flushing method my general practitioner used can cause more dizziness, (which it did.) He then explained my positional vertigo and fullness In the ears and how it related to my eustachian tubes which I was told are dysfunctional. Lastly, he showed me an illustration of the ear canal and described an exercise to do open to up the eustachian tubes and it has served me well. Thankyou Dr. Wang!

Jan 13, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Wang and everyone in this office are fantastic people!

Nov 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent care and accommodations consistently

Oct 30, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Wang is a wonderful, patient and thorough doctor. He took his time and answered all of my daughter's post surgery questions and made her feel at ease. Would highly recommend Dr. Wang.

Oct 29, 2024

5.0 stars

I feel this Dr. Surgeon is a strong advocate for me, & keeps me well informed of potential health issues.

Oct 10, 2024

5.0 stars

Very good experience

Aug 15, 2024

5.0 stars

This care team was absolutely excellent.

Aug 10, 2024

5.0 stars

Strong provider who was receptive and attentive to questions. Explained the surgical procedure well.

Aug 01, 2024