Dr. Richard J. Wong, MD

Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Wong practices Otolaryngology in New York, New York.

Physician Profile for Dr. Richard J. Wong, MD

Address:: 1275 York Avenue; New York, NY 10065

Personal Facts

Personal Facts:: Male; Physician Website: http://www.mskcc.org
: HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Interests:: Thyroid Cancer Surgery; Oral Cavity Cancers; Salivary Tumors; Neck Tumors; Melanoma, Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Cancers; Parathyroid Tumors; Sinus and Skull Base Tumors

Patient / Medical Philosophy: I am a surgeon who specializes in the removal of tumors located in the head and neck region. My expertise is in cancers involving the thyroid gland, oral cavity, salivary glands, neck, skin (melanoma), larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base, and parathyroid glands. My goal is to provide patients with optimal cancer treatment while maintaining high standards for their quality of life. I collaborate closely with my colleagues from endocrinology, radiation therapy, medical oncology, plastic surgery, the speech and swallowing center, and neurosurgery to provide a comprehensive team approach to treating thyroid and head and neck cancers.

I have a research interest in studying the application of genetically engineered viruses as a form of cancer therapy. Our group has published studies investigating the mechanisms through which herpes simplex and other viruses are able to infect and destroy cancer cells. This research has been funded by generous awards from the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Head and Neck Society, and the Flight Attendent Medical Research Institute. Our goal is to bring these novel therapies to clinical trials for patients with thyroid and head and neck cancers.

Experience / Training

Specialty:: Otolaryngology; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Richard J. Wong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology); Information from ABMS® is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database compilation owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties®. © Copyright 2009 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved.

Medical School:: Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Residency:: Harvard Otolaryngology Residency Program
Fellowship:: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Disciplinary Actions: HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Richard J. Wong, MD as of 11/30/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History: HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Richard J. Wong, MD in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia. Learn More

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