James Y. Wang MD MBA
Double Board Certified Dermatologist Founder | Co-CEO | Metropolis Dermatology Chief Medical Officer | Epicutis
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888 S Figueroa St #1050Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Summary
- James Wang, MD, is a dermatologist based in Los Angeles, CA. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School and his dermatology residency at UCLA, followed by dermatopathology fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Dr. Wang is experienced in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatopathology. He founded Metropolis Dermatology and has been the PI on numerous clinical trials. Additionally, he is considered a prominent laser specialist with extensive experience on complex cosmetic treatments.
Education & Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Dermatopathology, 2015 - 2016
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Dermatopathology, 2015 - 2016
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2012 - 2015
Olive View/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Preliminary Year, 2011 - 2012
Harvard Business SchoolMBA, Management, 2009 - 2011
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2012 - 2028
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2028
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology- American Board of Dermatology Dermatopathology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsLichenoid Dermatitis in an Adult with Immune Dysregulation, Polyendocrinopathy, Enteropathy, X-Linked (IPEX) Syndrome.Young M Choi, Yen Tun Wang, Bob Geng, Maria Garcia-Lloret, Chandra Smart
Skinmed. 2017-06-01 - 13 citationsPrimary Cutaneous Follicular Helper T-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.James Y. Wang, Giang Nguyen, Jia Ruan, Cynthia M. Magro
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2017-05-01 - 6 citationsReexcision Perineural Invasion and Epithelial Sheath Neuroma Possibly on a Spectrum of Postinjury Reactive Hyperplasia Mediated by IL-6.James Y. Wang, Gerard J. Nuovo, Mitchell Kline, Cynthia M. Magro
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2017-01-01
Press Mentions
Epicutis Appoints James Y. Wang, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical OfficerOctober 6th, 2026
Grant Support
- Small Business Innovation Research AwardNational Cancer Institute2017–2021
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Industry Relationships
- Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Signum Biosciences2024 - Present
- Luminary, Cynosure Lutronic2022 - Present
External Links
- Clinic Websitehttp://www.metropolisdermatology.com
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