
David Marcus Wang MD MPH, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgery
Chair of Dermatology | Mohs Micrographic Surgeon | Dermatologist
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1229 Madison StSte 1090Seattle, WA 98104
Phone+1 206-860-5571
Fax+1 206-860-2219
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Summary
- David Marcus Wang, MD, MPH, FAAD is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon and dermatologist specializing in skin cancer and dermatologic surgery. He practices in Seattle and serves as the Chair of Dermatology at Optum Care Washington in Seattle, where he focuses on advancing clinical excellence, expanding access to high-quality dermatologic care, and supporting the continued growth of the dermatology service line.
He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard College, earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and obtained a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He completed dermatology residency at the University of North Carolina, where he served as chief resident, followed by fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Wang is an award-winning researcher with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations focused on outcomes, quality, and value in skin cancer care. His work was recognized by the American College of Mohs Surgery with the Theodore Tromovitch Award in 2024, the top research honor awarded annually to a single Mohs surgeon in the United States.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2022 - 2024
Harvard School of Public HealthMaster of Public Health (M.P.H.), Clinical Effectiveness track, 2022 - 2024
University of North Carolina HospitalsChief Residency, Dermatology, 2021 - 2022
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Dermatology, 2019 - 2022
The MetroHealth SystemInternship, Preliminary Year, 2018 - 2019
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2025 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2024 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2019 - 2023
OH State Medical License 2018 - 2021
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Mohs Surgeons Leading the Future American College of Mohs Surgery, 2026
- Theodore Tromovitch Award American College of Mohs Surgery, 2024
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Chemosensitization is not associated with improved adjuvant radiation outcomes for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A dual-center retrospective cohort study.Emily E Granger, Emily Y Kim, Nina A Ran, Karina Brito, David M Wang
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-01-01 - Excision With Total Margin Control Versus Vertical Section Margin Assessment for NCCN Very High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.David M Wang, Nina A Ran, Emily E Granger, Shlomo Koyfman, Allison Vidimos
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2025-12-01 - A multicenter validation study of Mohs micrographic surgery versus wide local excision in primary high-stage cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.David M Wang, Nina A Ran, Emily E Granger, Shlomo Koyfman, Allison Vidimos
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025-08-01
Journal Articles
- Association of Nodal Metastasis and Mortality with Vermilion vs Cutaneous Lip Location in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LipPooyan Rohani, Chrysalyne D Schmults, David M Wang, George F Murphy, Stefan Kraft, JAMA
Press Mentions
Mohs Surgery Shows Superior Outcomes in Squamous Cell Skin CancerFebruary 19th, 2025
Professional Memberships
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- American College of Mohs Surgery - ACMSMember
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarcuswang/
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