Dr. David Yihon Wang MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
420 W Rowland St Covina CA, 91723About
Dr. David Wang is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Covina, CA. Dr. Wang specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Wang often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Ganglion Cyst
- Vascular Disease
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