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Inside the mind of a spine surgeon: Trust, balance, and changing the narrative

With guest Michael Wang, M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Wang in the operating room
 Michael Wang, M.D., M.B.A.

April 16, 2025

Guest: Michael Wang, M.D., M.B.A.
Listen Time: 30m 21s

In this episode of Inside U Miami Medicine, listeners are invited into the mind of one of neurosurgery’s most influential voices: Michael Wang, M.D., M.B.A., professor of neurological surgery. A globally recognized spine surgeon and leader of the largest spine fellowship program in the country, Dr. Wang has spent decades advocating for surgeons, pioneering the latest spine surgery techniques, and cultivating the next generation of physicians. 

The episode goes beyond surgical innovation. Dr. Wang and Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School and host of the podcast, tackle some of the most pressing challenges for spine surgeons: public perception, patient trust, work-life balance and more. 

From societal scrutiny to the spiritual weight of the job, the episode features honest discussions about the field. And for future and current doctors, it’s a conversation worth hearing.

 

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Michael Wang

Michael Yung-Shun Wang, M.D., FACS

Professor of Neurological Surgery
Clinical Profile
Biography: Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS
Chief of Neurosurgery, University of Miami Hospital
Spine Neurosurgery Fellowship Director
Professor with Tenure, Departments of Neurosurgery and Rehab Medicine

Dr. Wang was born in Scottsdale, Arizona and spent his childhood...
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