Dr. Michael Wang Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©
The Expert Network celebrates its newest member, Dr. Michael Wang
Houston, TX, April 13, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Dr. Michael Wang, Professor, Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Dr. Wang has been chosen as a Distinguished Doctor™ based on peer reviews and ratings, numerous recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.
Dr. Wang outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, numerous awards and recognitions, and career longevity. He received his Master of Science degree from Beijing Medical University and his medical degree from Shandong Medical University in Jinan, China. He was a Visiting Fellow and recipient of the Fogarty International Fellowship Award at the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland. He went on to complete an internship at the University of Michigan and a residency at the Yale-Norwalk Hospital, where he was appointed Chief Resident. Dr. Wang completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology/Hematology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and he is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
"There has been a dramatic explosion of new therapies in Lymphoma and as compared to other cancers, I think it will be the first to be cured."
Michael Wang, M.D., Professor, Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas
US News & World Report awarded Dr. Wang “Best Doctor” in 2011 and he received the Irwin H. Krakoff Award for Excellence in Clinical Research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2014. He was also named a "Top Doctor" by Castle Connolly in 2011, "America's Top Oncologist" by Consumers' Research Council of America in 2007 and 2010, and received the Recognition Award for Outstanding Service as Chief Resident in Medicine during his residency at Norwalk Hospital.
With 14 years dedicated to medicine, Dr. Wang brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular, to his area of expertise, the treatment of lymphoma. When asked why he decided to pursue this specialization in medicine, Dr. Wang said:
"When I was a fellow at MD Anderson, I rotated through different disease categories. I fell in love with lymphoma because I think lymphoma will be cured before other cancers will be. For me, it’s a god given job."
After completing his medical training, Dr. Wang remained at MD Anderson to continue his research on lymphoma. In addition to his primary role as a professor with the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, he teaches in the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. Dr. Wang is currently the director of the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Program of Excellence and the co-director of Clinical Investigation and Translational Research in the Division of Cancer Medicine.
As a thought-leader in his field, Dr. Wang’s innovative research has been extensively published in over 145 peer-reviewed medical journals. Dedicated to finding a cure, his work has deepened the medical community’s understanding of lymphoma, while helping to move the field toward and array of therapies for the disease. He noted:
"There has been a dramatic explosion of new therapies in Lymphoma and as compared to other cancers, I think it will be the first to be cured."
Dr. Wang is a member of the American Society of Cancer Research (AACR), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) where he is a member of their International Committee, American Society of Hematology (ASH), Chinese American Hematology Oncology Network, Harris County Medical Society, Lymphoma Research Foundation, Research Charges for Innovative New Trials (ReCINT) Committee, Houston, Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), and the Texas Medical Association.
For more information, visit Dr. Wang's profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/michael-wang,-md/115e83143e1b9379
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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Dr. Michael Wang. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.
Source: The Expert Network
