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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Eric Wang
Professional Titles
Program Director, Johns Hopkins Pain Medicine Fellowship (ACGME) (2021-2024)
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Eric J. Wang, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. He is a member of the Pain Medicine Division and the Bayview Medical Center Division of Anesthesiology. Dr. Wang completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude. He then graduated from medical school at the Medical College of Georgia.
For his clinical training, Dr. Wang completed a year of General Surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, during which time he was elected by his peers to serve on the Residents’ Executive Council in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Wang then completed his residency in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and he was recognized by the Zenobia Casey, MD Citizenship Award for professionalism and team-based clinical care. Following this, Dr. Wang completed a year of subspecialty fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
As a Pain Medicine-trained Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wang seeks to provide safe, high-quality care in the operating rooms and in the outpatient clinic. In his Pain Medicine practice, Dr. Wang offers a multimodal approach to pain management that combines physical therapy, medication management, and interventional procedures. He strongly believes that successful pain care requires an understanding of each patient’s individual goals and overall health, and that although there are limitations to what medications and procedures alone can do, creating an individualized approach and shared treatment plan can optimize outcomes.
Dr. Wang’s research interests include the prevention and treatment of chronic post-surgical pain and other types of neuropathic pain.
Selected Publications
Wang EJ, Berninger LE, Komargodski O, Smith TJ. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy - Spinal Cord Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and Scrambler Therapy: A Narrative Review. Pain Physician. 2022 Nov;25(8):E1163-E1173. PMID: 36375183
Wang EJ, Helgesen R, Johr CR, Lacko HS, Ashburn MA, Merkel PA. A Targeted Program in an Academic Rheumatology Practice to Improve Compliance with Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for the Treatment of Chronic Pain. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2020 Jun 17. doi: 10.1002/acr.24354. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32558375
Wang EJ, Limerick G, D'Souza RS, Lobner K, Williams KA, Cohen SP, Smith TJ. Safety of Scrambler Therapy: A Systematic Review of Complications and Adverse Effects. Pain Med. 2022 Sep 7:pnac137. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac137. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36069623
Karri J, Marathe A, Smith TJ, Wang EJ. The Use of Scrambler Therapy in Treating Chronic Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review. Neuromodulation. 2022 Jun 9:S1094-7159(22)00681-X. doi: 10.1016/j.neurom.2022.04.045. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35691908
Smith TJ, Wang EJ, Loprinzi CL. Cutaneous Electroanalgesia for Relief of Chronic and Neuropathic Pain. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jul 13;389(2):158-164. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2110098. PMID: 37437145
Honors
Zenobia Casey, MD Citizenship Award, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (Committee on Pain Medicine)
- ASRA Pain Medicine (Guidelines and Regulatory Affairs Committee)
Professional Activities
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Editorial Board (Associate Editor)
Pain Medicine, Editorial Board (Associate Editor)
Interventional Pain Medicine, Editorial Board
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5000
- fax: 410-955-5001
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Pain Medicine, 2020
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2019
- Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, MD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2021
- Pain Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2021
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
50 ratings, 32 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Eric Wang is one of the best. I understand he's transferring to New Jersey. Baltimore will truly be losing one of the best doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Wang is one of my favorite doctors ever. He shows so much care and concern for me personally and for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Best wishes to Dr Wang in his future endeavors. His attention to details and concern help me to get to where I am now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr Wang is a wonderful doctor who has helped me and cared for me for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Wang convinced me to get nerve block again for my pain. My 1st experience with a previous provider was not good. Resulting in me not returning for several years. I have had this procedure and another performed by Dr Wang Multiple times over several years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Wang is the 3rd dr to leave me in a year. At least HE is not retiring! I wish him well but......will miss him.He is very knowledgeable, does not PROMISE a cure, but will try to help w/the pain as best as they can!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
He's an excellent doctor that really cares about my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Great, always addresses my concerns and shows that he genuinely cares about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Wang has been doing a great job with my pain management care. He is friendly, upbeat, and extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
An exceptionally gifted pgysician who skills were breathtaking...and I am a Physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Wang is one of the best doctors I have ever met. His care and concern for me as a patient and a person are remarkable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Great provider. Cares about his patients. Listens carefully and wants to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Excellent concerned physician
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr Wang is a very concerned, considerate & helpful dr. When I first got there & explained that I was trying to avoid a surgery, he understood & we discussed the ways he could do help me accomplish that. So far, it HAS helped a little, might need a tweaking at some point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Patient, Listens, Compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr Wang is very caring and listened to all I had to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
IiDr Wang is a superior clinician and instructor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
I'm very happy that I'm being cared for by Dr. Wang.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Fine, knowledgable professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Wang listened carefully to what I had to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Knowledgeable, caring, patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Wang is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Always kind, always respectful. Dr.Eric Wang is very good at what he does. He's very knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
This was my first visit with this provider, he seems to be knowledgeable, after listening to my history he suggested a different approach of treatment. Which I have to decide and get back to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Great doctor. Very concerned about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr Wang made a solid plan for treatment of my pain, with 3 overlapping options. I was pleased with how comprehensive his plan is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr Wang is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Very professional but explained things to me on my level of understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
I have been seeing Dr Wang for several years and have nothing but respect and admiration for his knowledge and expertise. I cannot imagine another provider.