Elevating Performance Through Exceptional Care.

DEAN WANG, MD

  • Chief, UCI Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

  • Head Team Orthopaedic Physicican, UCI Anteaters

  • Associate Professor, UCI School of Medicine

DR. DEAN WANG

Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist: Knee, Hip & Shoulder

Dr. Dean Wang is a nationally recognized specialist in the field of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at UCI Health. His clinical practice in Orange County is dedicated to the treatment of sports-related injuries of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He performs 500+ surgeries per year for ACL tears, hip impingement, shoulder and knee dislocations, rotator cuff injuries, and cartilage defects. He is a team physician for the UCI Anteaters and Concordia Golden Eagles and previously served as assistant team physician for the New York Giants and New York Red Bulls. As an accomplished surgeon-scientist, he is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at UCI. Learn More about Dr. Wang here.

SERVICES & SPECIALTIES

Dr. Wang offers a wide range of orthopedic care and uses the latest medical technology to provide his patients the best possible outcome. Find your area of care that you need below or click here to view all services.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Prepare for Your Visit

To better prepare for your appointment with Dr. Wang, visit the Prepare for Your Visit section to complete the New Patient Questionnaire, learn what you will need to bring to your appointment and more helpful information.

Prepare for Your Surgery

Visit the Prepare for Surgery section to learn what to expect before and after your surgery, as well as the various locations Dr. Wang performs surgery in Orange County, California.

Preferred Physical Therapy (PT) Facilities and PT Protocols

Dr. Wang works with a number of physical therapists and facilities throughout Orange County and the entire Southern California area. To learn more about these facilities and locations, visit the PT Facilities section. For general PT guidelines, visit the PT Protocols page.

  • Patient Testimonials

    “I do appreciate Dean Wang, and how he helps me recover, which I'm still recovering, but so far everything's been smooth, and good to go. Appreciate it. And if I have another surgery, or the second surgery for my other knee, I most definitely will request you. Thank you.”

    February 26, 2025

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    “Dr. Wang is super professional. He has taken the time to see me to address my pain and concerns.”

    February 26, 2025

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    “I really like my doctor Wang. He's been a great doctor for me and I really respect him as a physician and I'm happy he's my doctor.”

    January 30, 2025

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    “Dr Wang and his staff performed shoulder surgery on mine and my wife {patient name removed} shoulders this year. We consider him and his staff of {staff name removed} to be an outstanding team of professionalism. I really can't say enough in this short message that demonstrates our appreciation for what Dr. Wang and UCI medical as a whole has done for our health and quality of life. I would rate the entire experience for Jennifer and I as outstanding. Thank you Dr. Wang. Sincerely, {patient name removed}”

    December 13, 2024

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    “Dr. Dean Wang and{staff name removed} are what great medical practice looks like. They listen to the patient, evaluate all data, and make evaluations and decisions for the path forward with a healthy lifestyle in mind. I'm so fortunate to have UCI so close and Dr. Wang and Brian in my corner. I can't thank both of them enough for their support and expertise.”

    November 20, 2024

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    “Dr. DEAN WANG was the best orthopedic surgeon I have seen in all 34 years of my life, I have had about 10 or more {surgeries} and Dr. DEAN WANG, was the most professional and effective Doctor, I have had to perform surgery on me. THANKS UC IRVINE AND THANKS DR. DEAN WANG AND STAFF”

    October 29, 2024

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    “I can't thank you enough for the special, excellent care you have provided and for the unique gift you are to your patients. I am blessed that you are my doctor! I have great confidence in you and your abilities. Thank you so much for the great care and surgery you performed on me.”

    May 30, 2024

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PRACTICE LOCATIONS

UCI Health - Irvine

Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care
19200 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612
714-456-7012

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7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday

 

UCI Health - Costa Mesa

UCI Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center
1640 Newport Boulevard, Suite 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-398-1440

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7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., every Thursday