
Jeffrey C Wang MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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1450 San Pablo StSte 5400Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone+1 323-442-5300
Fax+1 323-442-6990
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Summary
- Dr. Jeffrey Wang is a spine surgeon, who is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the USC School of Medicine, based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the Co-Director of the USC Spine Center, and the Director of the Spine Surgery Fellowship. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1991. His clinical expertise includes neurological trauma, minimally invasive spine surgery, facet syndrome, bone grafting, and cervical and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Wang has published extensively and lectured internationally, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Global Spine Journal, with recent articles focusing on spine surgery outcomes and techniques. He has served as the President of academic spine societies including the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, AO Spine International, and the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. He has been recognized as a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2028
NV State Medical License 2012 - 2027
OH State Medical License 1996 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2015-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-Term Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Review of FDA IDE Trials With Real-World Comparison.Ali Issani, William J Karakash, Henry Avetisian, Zeeshan Ahsan, Dil Patel
Global Spine Journal. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsEvaluating the Accuracy and Readability of ChatGPT in Addressing Patient Queries on Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.Fergui Hernandez, Rafael Guizar 3rd, Henry Avetisian, Marc A Abdou, William J Karakash
Global Spine Journal. 2026-03-01 - 1 citationsMental health disorders in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: prevalence, postoperative outcomes, and opioid use.Maya S Abu-Zahra, William J Karakash, Natalie Kistler, David McCavitt, Henry Avetisian
The Spine Journal. 2026-03-01
Press Mentions
- SeaSpine Announces Publication of Results from a Cellular Bone Graft Study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)November 3rd, 2020
100 Surgeons, Cadaver-Less Training, in Rio De Janeiro. Yes!March 16th, 2020
8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
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