Emily Whang, MD

Emily Whang, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Accepting new patients
Primary Location
Westwood Pediatrics
200 Medical Plaza
Suite 265
Los Angeles, California 90095
Phone
Fax
310-206-0203

About

Dr. Emily Whang is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UCLA. After earning a B.S. in Biology from UC San Diego, Dr. Whang attended medical school in California at Loma Linday University. She remained at Loma Linda University Medical Center for her pediatric gastroenterology, then returned to UCLA for a gastroenterology fellowship. Dr. Whang is board-certified in pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics.

Dr. Whang is actively involved in cholesterol metabolism research in the Tontonoz Lab. She has been funded by the Children's Discovery Institute and received the Junior Faculty Career Development Award. Through her ongoing work, she is studying changes in cholesterol metabolism following bariatric surgery.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology, American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2014

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2017

Residency

Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2014

Internship

Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2012

Degree

MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2011

Hospital Affiliations

Areas of Focus

Total parenteral nutrition (tpn)
Constipation
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal pain
Irritable bowel syndrome
Blood in stool

Research

Interests

  • Transplant Immunology