Frank Wang, MD
William B Taylor Endowed Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Associate Chair, Department of Dermatology
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Scientific Trunk Director and Assistant Program Director of Residency Curriculum
Dermatology
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]

Available to mentor

Frank Wang, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
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  • About

    Dr. Frank Wang is the William B. Taylor Endowed Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of Michigan. He is a board-certified dermatologist with interests and expertise in general clinical dermatology (including psoriasis, aging skin, fragile skin), complex medical dermatology, and translational research. Dr. Wang holds several administrative roles with the department, including associate chair for education, assistant program director for the residency program, and medical director of the Dermatology Treatment Center.

    Dr. Wang graduated with his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Wang completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship and his Dermatology Residency here at the University of Michigan. Dr. Wang joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2010.

    Research Overview

    • Clinical and molecular characteristics of skin aging
    • Mechanisms of collagen remodeling in human skin
    • Mechanisms of interventions for aged and photoaged skin
    • Molecular pathophysiology of striae ("stretch marks")
    • Clinical and molecular characteristics of cutaneous side effects of targeted cancer therapies
    • Molecular mechanisms of biologic therapy in psoriasis

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Positive perceptions of virtual didactics during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey of dermatology residents' satisfaction, perception of efficacy and preferences.
      Schlessel M, Nakamura M, Wang F. Clin Exp Dermatol, 2024 Apr 23; 49 (5): 491 - 496. DOI:10.1093/ced/llad435
      PMID: 38060687
    • Journal Article
      Limited health insurance coverage of injectable neurotoxins and fillers for gender affirmation: a cross-sectional study of Affordable Care Act silver and Medicaid plans.
      Roszell K, Shumer D, Orringer J, Wang F. Int J Womens Dermatol, 2024 Mar; 10 (1): e126 DOI:10.1097/JW9.0000000000000126
      PMID: 38313363
    • Journal Article
      Evaluating Participation in Gender-Affirming Care: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dermatology Program Websites in the United States.
      Costanza M, Sobieraj J, Wang F. JMIR Dermatol, 2024 Feb 12; 7: e54480 DOI:10.2196/54480
      PMID: 38345853
    • Journal Article
      Implications for cumulative and prolonged clinical improvement induced by cross-linked hyaluronic acid: An in vivo biochemical/microscopic study in humans.
      Wang F, Do TT, Smith N, Orringer JS, Kang S, Voorhees JJ, Fisher GJ. Exp Dermatol, 2024 Jan; 33 (1): e14998 DOI:10.1111/exd.14998
      PMID: 38284186
    • Journal Article
      Skin-limited Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult presenting as isolated, eroded, "kissing" intergluteal plaques.
      Kuo ME, Schuler A, Ahmed A, Smith E, Wang F. JAAD Case Rep, 2023 Dec; 42: 16 - 19. DOI:10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.09.019
      PMID: 37965193
    • Journal Article
      Cutaneous malakoplakia arising on the ankle of a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum.
      Whittington CP, Saleh JS, Schadler E, Bitar C, Wang F, Andea AA. J Cutan Pathol, 2023 Nov; 50 (11): 942 - 946. DOI:10.1111/cup.14519
      PMID: 37615213
    • Journal Article
      Regulation of epithelial transitional states in murine and human pulmonary fibrosis.
      Wang F, Ting C, Riemondy KA, Douglas M, Foster K, Patel N, Kaku N, Linsalata A, Nemzek J, Varisco BM, Cohen E, Wilson JA, Riches DW, Redente EF, Toivola DM, Zhou X, Moore BB, Coulombe PA, Omary MB, Zemans RL. J Clin Invest, 2023 Nov 15; 133 (22): DOI:10.1172/JCI165612
      PMID: 37768734
    • Journal Article
      43455 Dermatology Resident Attitudes towards Virtual Didactics during the COVID-19 Pandemic
      Schlessel M, Wang F, Nakamura M. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023 Sep; 89 (3): ab34 DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.139