Dr. David Wang brings over 30 years of experience working with competitive athletes across a wide spectrum, from pediatric to masters-level competitors and from recreational participants to Olympians and professional athletes. A former collegiate athlete himself, Dr. Wang combines his personal experience with his extensive medical training to provide a comprehensive approach to sports medicine.

He is deeply committed to addressing the complex medical, orthopaedic, and psychological challenges athletes face. His expertise lies in solving intricate medical cases where traditional approaches may fall short. Dr. Wang has also contributed significantly to sports medicine research, particularly in concussion reporting and recovery, with numerous publications in the field.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Wang has gained extensive experience caring for athletes across a wide range of sports, from team sports such as soccer, basketball, and hockey to individual disciplines like track and field, gymnastics, and martial arts. This breadth of experience is complemented by his work on some of the largest stages in sports medicine, including providing care at multiple NCAA Division I national championships. These high-pressure environments have honed his ability to deliver exceptional care tailored to the unique needs of elite athletes. Currently, Dr. Wang serves as the head team physician at Quinnipiac University, where he oversees the health and well-being of collegiate athletes. He also collaborates with institutions nationwide as a consultant and speaker and serves on several advisory boards at the state, national, and international levels. Driven by a passion for the athlete's journey, Dr. Wang strives to approach medical issues from their perspective, blending empathy with evidence-based care to promote their overall health and peak performance.

Education

University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency

University of California San Diego Medical Center

American Board of Family Medicine - Sports Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
  • Wang DH, Trojian TH, Leddy JJ.Post-COVID-19 Neurologic Syndrome and Concussion. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol.32 (6), November 2022.
  • Haley MC, Haider MN, Solomito M, Kostyun R, Willer B, Leddy JJ, Wang D.Concussion Reporting Behaviors in Student Athletes Across Sexes and Levels of Contact. Journal of Concussion. Volume 5:1-9, June 7, 2021. doi.org/10.1177/20597002211015093.
  • Waltzman D, Daugherty J, Snedekar K, Bouton J, Wang D.Concussion Reporting, Return to Learn, and Return to Play Experiences in a Sample of Private Preparatory High School Students. Brain Injury. July 22, 2020. doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2020.1793388.
  • Solomito M, H, Wang D.Sex Differences in Concussion: A Review of Brain Anatomy, Function, and Biomechanical Response to Impact. Brain Injury. November 2018. doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2018.1542507.
  • Wang D, Kostyun R, Trojian T, Solomito M.Overlapping Concussion Syndrome: Defined in a Pediatric Population. Connecticut Medicine. August 2017; 81(7):389-394.

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 399 Farmington Ave in Farmington

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Farmington (399 Farmington Ave.)

399 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States