James C. Wang, MD, PhD

James C. Wang, MD, PhD

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Primary Specialty

Facial Plastic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine - 2016
Professional Education:
PhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - 2014
Residency:
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine - 2021
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022

Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

Very personable, explains everything. Great doctor!

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon and well-trained in the management of facial wounds and or surgical procedures. I was extremely happy with the outcome of my post Mohs surgical wound/ scar

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Explained what he was doing. Explained his findings well. Set a plan and gave reasons for the plan. Friendly & pleasant. He really listened to our concerns.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

It is the best

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Great work very positive attitude very jolly easy to communicate with

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very skilled, caring Dr

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Competent and caring Doctor

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Efficient care

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April 18, 2024

5.0

He listened.He performed the cleaning without pain. He explained everything in detail and answered my questions completely and actually thanked me for coming to him!

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April 18, 2024

5.0

He did an amazing job with my procedure

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang is extremely knowledgeable- took the time to answer all my questions. Highly recommend.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Did a great job on my first Mohs closing. Cannot comment on the second, larger removal from the side of my nose as it is still healing. Dr Wang instills great confidence in me.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Good work and great experience

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I really appreciated Dr. Wang's honesty and advice very much

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April 13, 2024

5.0

He knows what he is doing ..Before the surgery he explained very clearly what to expect during and after the surgery

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Courteous

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Personable, excellent explanations — even made a special effort to squeeze me in one day because my wife had an appointment with another Northwestern doctor on the same day.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Great patient engagement. Lear comms. Efficient.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He is excellent!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Nice personality, very knowledgable.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Same reason. He's a great doctor

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Competent, caring, efficient, excellent communicator.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He did an excellent job stitching the opening from the skin cancer surgery. Also very personable and friendly.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Efficient, friendly, and professional.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr takes time with patient, is compassionate and very helpful and knowledgeable.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, did not rush, listens well. Overall did a great job.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Addressed my concerns immediately. Excellent technical skill.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

The doctor was super nice and took everything into consideration.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Caring, excellent surgeon, listens. Effective staff.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Listened to me and understood my concerns. Explained his thinking very clearly and logically. And he did a very good job resetting my broken nose, even though it was not a fun experience.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang rebuilt my ear after skin cancer surgery. This was performed late in the day after the cancer Mohs surgery was finally completed. He greeted me very warmly and as is his nature explained to me what he recommended and what I could expect. I agreed to proceed and within one hour the procedure ended and he gave me instructions along with his staff on my healing plan. After a few follow up visits with Dr Wang my ear was healing very well and his estimates of healing success were easily met and then some.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

His technical skills are excellent, his personality is charming, and he works well with staff & students.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He is a an excellent doctor. He is very friendly with a warm personality.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner and obvious skill in addressing my health issue.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Not only is he thoroughly professional, but he clearly cares about his patients and carefully explained options available for my treatment.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

It is apparent from Dr. Wang's Bio that he is a highly accomplished academic and medical practitioner. I feel very fortunate that I was able to see Dr. Wang for my medical needs. In my experience, I found Dr. Wang to be highly knowledgeable, thoughtful, thorough, informative, and patient. As his communication skills are excellent, I left the appointment with a better understanding of my medical issue and a clear plan for resolution. Brilliant experience altogether and grateful to be on a path to healing.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Extremely kind, process oriented, good communicator and results delivered.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Impressive clinical skills, excellent communication skills, patient-centric, personable.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent exceeded our expectations

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Friendly and explains options and process in clear fashion.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Helpful, professional, efficient.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang was professional, answered all my questions, was kind and easy to talk to.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very professional, friendly and thorough.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He listens well, interacts well,,and is always willing to answer all your questions.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Same as above. I had no pain, I don't think there will be any visible scar, he did his best to hide everything.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He is warm and very informative. He answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang took good care of my needs. Very friendly and knowledgeable of my issue.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Previous interaction with this group was very positive. Dr Wang is very accommodating; easy to talk to.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

As mentioned above, my experience of the appointment with Dr. Wang ranks among the very best at NWM and all providers over the last 30+ years. He began by asking me what concerns brought me the appointment. He patiently listened to my concerns and described how we could proceed to resolve them. Through a clear step by step process, Dr. Wang explained what we were doing and what he was finding, He then rechecked the results and confirmed his analysis of my situation, taking care to make sure that I was comfortable with in my understanding of his conclusion, and that the anxiety accompanying my referral to had resolved. The combination of procedural expertise with concern for the patient as a subject bearing understandable worry leaves me with personal gratitude and an encouragement to others requiring help in his areas of responsibility.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Good Outcome

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Great result visually and functionally. Recovery was outstanding, no doubt in part to his skills as a surgeon. He is also patient and very willing to listen.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang counseled me in a very consultative way, and was able to give me the results I was looking for, both inside and out. The recovery was tough, but the results and my ability to breathe better has been so worth it!

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang is talented and sincere.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Phenomenal physician with a wonderful bedside manner, great personality and comforting approach.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang was great. He and his team were very efficient in getting me in for scheduling, surgery and pre/post surgical care.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable. Takes time to explain procedures and listens to patients needs.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Capable and friendly

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang is a truly great healer. His professionalism and outgoing personality radiate his enthusiasm to heal his patients. I saw Dr Wang every week for six weeks following my facial Mohs surgery. Due to his excellent care, I healed remarkably quickly and very well. He is a talented, personable, and very professional doctor. [Patient's name, title and email address]

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang is a very knowledgeable, caring doctor

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February 03, 2024

5.0

always professional explains all the details of the procedures to his clients

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Professional, friendly and thorough.

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January 30, 2024

4.0

Dr Wang is a member of Dr Thomas’s team. I haven’t yet been treated by Dr Wang but expect the same positive outcome I had with Dr Thomas

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang explained the procedure to me prior to the surgery. The staff that was in the room during the procedure were very nice and comforting.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Answered all my questions. Kind, I felt like he cared about me.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He was friendly, professional, and did a great job.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Wang was super nice, extremely knowledgeable, he took his time, and answered all of my questions. Great doctor and great experience! Ingrid was great also.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

His bedside manner is stellar! He makes you feel very welcome and valued. He takes the time to answer your questions.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang was very patient and didn’t rush during pre surgery Q&A. He did not rush me or his staff during pre surgery.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Very personable and professional.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

The care he provided His bedside manner His team

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He was kind and answered all my questions.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wang was friendly and knowledgable. I felt comfortable during the procedure.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

One of the most caring doctors who really sees and listens to patients!

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Very personable. I really like his bedside manner with patients

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January 14, 2024

5.0

He's an excellent doctor

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Professional, excellent communication skills, and always on time.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Professional, thorough, friendly, and full communication without the rush

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Good medical care

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January 03, 2024

5.0

I like him

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Friendly, professional, informative, even amusing — plus he does excellent work.

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December 31, 2023

5.0

I am being treated for a [condition] scar. I can tell a difference with the first treatment already.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

A superior surgeon and a genuine healer. He is extraordinary!

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Very personable, Doctor Wang and his staff have mad skills. They did an awesome job on my surgery to my face.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Thorough and good bedside manners

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very good and caring.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wang’s explanations were direct and easy to understand.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

I was extremely nervous going into this appointment. The staff and doctor made me feel comfortable and eased my nerves. I'm looking forward to going back next month

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very honest and thorough

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Great personality. Made everything easy.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Very nice and professional. Put me at ease.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He succeeded in cleaning my ears so I can hear.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Wang just simply cares he's a charitable person and he goes out the way to let you know that you are good hands with him and his team

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and professional

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Wang was professional and professional. Highly recommend him.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He is exceptionally patient, kind and caring.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Was GREAT, made himself available to answer any questions, very knowledgeable and helped me understand everything that we were talking about, made me very comfortable and listened to my concerns. Easy and pleasant to work with and did a great job. His nurse Victoria is also great and super helpful throughout each meeting.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

A true humanitarian, I new from the first, he was the One. I have another procedure at another hospital, I'm transferring it to NW. For my shoulder. Doc Wang wouldn't lead me astray, look to put it simply, he cares. God bless his entire team. His energy, he is so humble, fills the room, with his sincerity. Again thank Doc W.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Explained everything well. Very reassuring.

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