Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Spinal Disorders
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Disorders
Bone Growth Biological Proteins
Biomedical Engineering of Non-Invasive Spine Surgery Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasonic Waves
Current clinical trials
Phase 1: Study of a Facet Replacement to Treat Spinal Stenosis. The purpose of this study is to determine if the Anatomic Facet Replacement System is effective in the treatment of spinal stenosis. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the overall success rate of the Anatomic Facet Replacement System in patients with spinal stenosis when compared to a posterior spinal fusion control.
Jeffrey C. Wang, MD is Associate Professor of
Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, Chief of Spine Surgery for the
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Executive Co-Director of UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center.
Dr. Wang, Director of the UCLA Spine Surgery Fellowship, is a
board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with an expertise in the surgical
treatment of all neck and back disorders. In addition to a busy clinical
practice at the academic medical institution consistently rated as best in the
Western United States, Dr. Wang runs a basic science laboratory where he is on
the cutting edge of technology, and constantly developing and applying novel
methods of treating spinal disorders. Dr. Wang has received numerous research
grants and is currently involved in many clinical trials in the treatment of
spine problems.
Dr. Wang specializes in cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive surgery,
and lumbar degenerative disorders.
MEMBERSHIP, MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Cervical Spine Research Society
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Western Orthopaedic Association
Mailing Address Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and
Orthopaedic Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1250 16th Street,
7th Tower, #745 Santa Monica, CA 90404