Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Edward E Whang
Dr. Edward E. Whang is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed surgical residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Health Sciences.
Dr. Whang is board certified in general surgery and has clinical interests in biliary tract disease, cancer surgery, gastric cancer, gastrointestinal disease and surgery, and pancreatic disease and surgery. His research focuses on pancreatic adenocarcinoma and intestinal regeneration. He serves as the surgical lead for the Center for Perioperative Research at BWH.
Locations
- Brigham and Women's General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- 75 Francis Street, ASB2-3, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-5122
- fax: 617-739-1728
- Massachusetts General - General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 460, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2000
- fax: 617-724-2924
Expertise
Education
- Residency: UCLA Medical Center - Office of Graduate Medical Education, General Surgery, 1998
- Medical Education: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, 1991
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1999
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
35 ratings, 14 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 4/28/2026
It all went much easier than I expected
- Reviewed on 4/25/2026
I had an excellent experience and was seeing early. Also have had prompt follow-ups post my visit. Very thankful.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2026
I would want to speak more about things
- Reviewed on 3/30/2026
Provider gave accurate assessment of my medical issue. Very knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 2/18/2026
Very knowledgeable about my health history and described my treatment options in a manner that I was able to fully comprehend
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Explained things in a clear manner.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Doctor was knowledgeable, kind and to the point.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Very good experience Thank you
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
It was great
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Whang was kind and helpful providing answers and advice. He took his time and explained things that helped me understand everything. Very appreciative of him and his knowledge.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
I was willing to spend time and listen.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
He was very kind and attentive. We felt that he was knowledgeable and professional.
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
I must point out that Dr. Whang is outstanding
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
He is an excellent doctor.