Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has selected Thomas Wang, MD, PhD, to serve as medical director of its melanoma/advanced skin cancer program.
Dr. Wang will work with a multidisciplinary team to care for patients with melanoma and complex skin malignancies in the new role. He joins Hoag after spending 15 years at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he was a professor of surgery and chief of surgical oncology for Birmingham VA Medical Center, according to a Feb. 23 news release sent to Becker's.
Dr. Wang earned his medical degree from Philadelphia-based Temple University and completed a surgical oncology fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
"In sunny Southern California, melanoma remains a growing problem, and we are thrilled to bring Dr. Wang's experience and knowledge to Hoag. His commitment to innovation and his focus on improving the quality of life for patients aligns with the Hoag philosophy of patient-centric care," said Burton Eisenberg, MD, the Grace E. Hoag Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of Hoag Family Cancer Institute.