Tom Kai Ming Wang, MBChB, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.445.6158
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Adult General Clinical Cardiology
- Cardiac Imaging MRI & CT
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Diagnostic Clinical Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- General Cardiology
- Heart Imaging
- Heart Services
- High Risk Valve Disease Patients
- Myocardial Viability Imaging
- Non-Invasive Diagnostic Testing
- Pericardiocentesis
- Preoperative Evaluation Of Valvular Disease
- Stress Testing
- Timing Of Valve Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Asymptomatic Valve Dysfunction
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ebstein Anomaly
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Heart
- Fabry's Disease
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infective Endocarditis
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardial Cyst
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
- Right Heart Failure
- Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Shortness Of Breath
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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View All PlansAbout Tom Kai Ming Wang, MBChB, MD
Tom Wang, MBChB, MD, FRACP, FACC, FESC is a Staff Cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging of the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, based at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He has dual appointments with the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging of the Imaging Institute. He is also Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Specialty Interests: Valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, disease of the aorta, coronary heart disease, pericardial diseases, infiltrative heart diseases, and advanced multi-modality cardiovascular
imaging, including echocardiography, cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (MRI)
Experience: Cleveland Clinic’s Section of Cardiovascular Imaging is one of the largest and most experienced in the country, performing more than 100,000 heart imaging studies each year.
Dr. Wang is an expert reader in all aspects of echocardiography, cardiovascular CT and cardiovascular MRI. He is also proficient in performing transesophageal echocardiography. He has completed the highest level of training and interpreted thousands of studies of each of these cardiovascular imaging modalities.
Dr. Wang is board certified in cardiology as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), cardiovascular CT (CBCCT), cardiovascular MRI (CBCMR), and echocardiography (NBE testamur).
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 25 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.
Education: Dr. Wang earned his undergraduate degree Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) as Senior Scholar from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He completed his internal medicine residency at Auckland City and Middlemore hospitals followed by a cardiology fellowship at these two hospitals and North Shore Hospital, all in Auckland, to obtain Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). After earning a research doctorate in medicine (MD) from the University of Auckland while being a staff cardiologist at Middlemore Hospital, he came to Cleveland Clinic for a two-year fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Wang joined the Cleveland Clinic medical/cardiology staff in 2021 on completion of his imaging fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Wang is a dedicated researcher who has been an investigator on clinical trials in New Zealand and at Cleveland Clinic. He has more than 150 published articles and multiple book chapters to his credit, including more than 100 articles on which he is first author. He is an associate editor of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, and an academic editor of the Plos One Journal. He also is a manuscript reviewer for many journals, including Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, European Heart Journal, and several subspecialty journals of these three journals.
Dr. Wang has been the recipient of numerous young investigator awards, including the Cardiac Society of New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal Australasian College of Surgery Conference (Cardiothoracic Section) and American College of Cardiology Ohio Chapter Annual Meeting. He has made more than 220 research presentations with abstracts published as first author at scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, European Society of Cardiology, World Congress of Cardiology and other national and international meetings.
He is an active member of the American College of Cardiology (Fellow), European Society of Cardiology (Fellow), American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Fellow).
About Dr. Wang: “I am passionate as a cardiologist because of how much I can interact with and help each individual patient through a wide array of proven treatments, to prevent heart disease or enable patients living with heart disease to live full and healthier lives. As a cardiac imaging specialist, I utilize my expertise to better evaluate each patient’s diagnosis and prognosis to guide treatment and improve their heart health. With the wealth of research and teaching opportunities available in my specialty, I am fortunate to be in an exciting and rewarding time in a rapidly evolving field.”
Leisure Activities: When he’s not working, Dr. Wang enjoys playing golf, basketball, watching sports, attending conferences, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
2021
Medical Education - University of Auckland
Doctor of medicine (MD research doctorate)
Auckland,
New Zealand
2019
Fellowship - Auckland City, Middlemore and North Shore Hospitals
Cardiology (FRACP)
Auckland,
New Zealand
2018
Residency - Auckland City and Middlemore Hospitals
Internal Medicine (FRACP)
Auckland,
New Zealand
2015
Internship - Auckland City and Middlemore Hospitals
Medicine and Surgery
Auckland,
New Zealand
2012
Medical Education - University of Auckland
Medicine and Surgery
Auckland,
New Zealand
2011
Additional Training
- 2021 Cardiovascular MRI (Certification - Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance)
- 2020 Cardiovascular CT (Certification - Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography)
- 2020 Echocardiography (Testamur - National Board of Echocardiography)
- 2019 Doctor of Medicine (MD research doctorate), University of Auckland
- 2018 Cardiology (Certification - Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians)
- 2015 Clinical Medical Education Fellow (University of Auckland)
Certifications
- Adult Echocardiography
- Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Specialty Interests
Valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, disease of the aorta, coronary heart disease, pericardial diseases, infiltrative heart diseases, and advanced cardiovascular multi-modality imaging, including echocardiography, cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (MRI)
Awards & Honors
- 2021 Lower Award for Clinical Research, Cleveland Clinic
- 2020 Young Investigator Award, American College of Cardiology Ohio Chapter Annual Meeting
- 2018 Overseas Clinical Training and Research Fellowship Grant, National Heart Foundation of New Zealand
- 2016 Best Poster Award, European Society of Cardiology Congress
- 2015 Trainee Research Award, Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- 2013 Young Investigator Award, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Congress
- 2012 Young Investigator Award, Cardiac Society of New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting
- 2011 Senior Scholar in Medicine and Surgery, University of Auckland
- 2009 Wallath Prize for Clinical Research, University of Auckland
- 2005 Bronze Medal, International Mathematical Olympiad
- 2005 Premier Scholar overall, and Top Scholar Chemistry, New Zealand Scholarship Examinations
- 2005 First in the World in Physics and Further Mathematics, Cambridge International Examinations Advanced "A" Levels
Research & Publications
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As of 2/9/2023, Dr. Wang has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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84 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
18 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023
Dr. Wang did not appear in a hurry to move to the next patient. He took all the time I needed to answer questions and review my medications, etc. Not once, did he stand up with his hand on the door waiting for me to finish. I felt like he was willing to take as much time as necessary. He is an excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Wang was very good. He even had me come back to his office after my tes was done so he could go over it with me.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
The only complaint is that I waited 45 past my appointment time for dr. Wang to join the web visit. I understand he was running behind.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023
Great provider easy to talk with
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
Dr Wang was a wonderful, highly competent clinician. He inspired confidence.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
Dr Wang had to change the date. All staff was helpful & prompt.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Dr Wang is a caring, compassionate, well prepared young person with utmost respect for me and my well being. I feel very fortunate to have Dr Hodges and Wang take the time necessary to manage the complexities of my case. A+ in my book.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
My experiences with DR Wang have been very informative. He comes very well prepared and has reviewed all of my test results before our meetings. He is very through, caring and knowledgeable. Dr Hodges and Dr Wang are the best doctors I have every had in my lifetime.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022
I'd feel better if there were more explicit instructions as to getting the information from the Cleveland Clinic to my local doctor and cardiologist.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Very impressed with, and grateful for Dr. Wang's time and expertise.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2022
Dr. Wang was very informative and addressed all my questions.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022
Love Dr Wang-no Dr has ever drawn out my heart and explained what and how a bundle branch works. He explained what I can expect and how to slow down progression. I will do more testing and follow up visit early next year.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022
Dr. Wang is amazing
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Dr wang is very nice
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2022
Dr. Tom K. Wang seems likr he cares.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
Great doctor
Reviewed on May 26, 2022
Outstanding Doctor and office staff.
Reviewed on May 26, 2022
Dr Wang and his assistants are outstanding and thorough.