Wei Wang, MD
503-692-3750
Areas of Focus:
Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Pancreas & Bile Duct Disorders
Colon Cancer Prevention & Screening
About Me
I cherish practicing in a patient-centered and collegial environment. I am devoted to timely communication and providing high-quality care to all my patients. The trust of my patients and colleagues is the best reward for me.
Dr. Wang was drawn to the field of Gastroenterology because of the diverse disease pathologies and opportunity for both intellectual challenges and procedural skills. His clinical interests are focused on screening, prevention, and using therapeutic endoscopy techniques to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Wang was fortunate to have trained at multiple leading medical institutions in the US. He enjoys living in Portland because of the beautiful natural wonders and pleasant people. Dr. Wang has been very happy to establish his medical practice and raise his family here. Outside of work, Dr. Wang enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
My Work
Office Locations:
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Specialties:
Areas of Focus:
Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Pancreas & Bile Duct Disorders
Colon Cancer Prevention & Screening
Education & Honors
Board Certification:
Gastroenterology, Board Certified
Education & Training:
- Fellowship, Therapeutic Endoscopy, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012
- Fellowship, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2011
- Internship & Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, 2007
- MD, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China, 1997
Honors:
- Portland Monthly Magazine, "Top Doctors", 2022
- Best Papers of the Year, Toxicological Sciences, 2001
- Outstanding Toxicological Research Award, Society of Toxicology, 2000
- Visiting Fellowship, National Institutes of Health, 1998 – 1999
Publications:
- Yao W, Rose JL, Wang W, et al. Syndecan 1 is a critical mediator of macropinocytosis in pancreatic cancer. Nature. 2019 Apr; 568(7752): 410
- Wang W, et al. Utilization of EUS-FNA in diagnosing pancreatic neoplasm without definitive CT finding. Gastrointest Endosc. 2013 Jul;78(1):73
- Wang W, et al. Metastatic prostate cancer to the pancreas. J Clin Oncol. 2013 Jul 20;31(21):e367
- Ying H, et al. Kras is required for pancreatic tumor maintenance through regulation of hexosamine biosynthesis and the non-oxidative pentose phosphate pathway. Cell 2012 Apr 27;149(3):656
- Ding Z, et al. Telomerase Reactivation following Telomere Dysfunction Yields Murine Prostate Tumors with Bone Metastases. Cell. 2012 Mar 2;148(5):896
- Ying H, et al. Pten is a major tumor suppressor in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and regulates an NF-κB-cytokine network. Cancer Discovery. 2011, 1(2):158.
- Wang W, et al. Analysis of methylation-sensitive transcriptome identifies GADD45a as a frequently methylated gene in breast cancer. Oncogene. 2005, 24(16): 2705.
- Wang W, et al. TAFII70 isoform-specific growth suppression correlates with its ability to complex with the GADD45a protein. Molecular Cancer Research. 2004, 2(8): 442.
- Wang W, Chapin RE. Differential gene expression detected by suppression subtractive hybridization in ethylene glycol monomethyl ether-induced testicular lesion. Toxicological Sciences. 2000, 56 (7): 165
- Wang W, Chapin RE. Suppression subtraction hybridization identifies genes differentially expressed in ethylene glycol monomethyl ether-induced testicular apoptosis. Toxicological Sciences 2000, 54 (1): 362
Volunteer Activities:
- Faculty of ERCP hands-on course at ACG Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2019
Other Activities:
- Member, American College of Gastroenterology