Cynthia Wang, M.D. Assistant Professor School Medical School Department Pediatrics | Neurology You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Dr. Cynthia Wang, a Child Neurologist in the departments of Pediatrics and Neurology at UT Southwestern focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of children with neuroimmunological disorders of the central nervous system. She is experienced in caring for patients with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, and anti-NMDAR Encephalitis. Her clinical research interests include improving the diagnosis and treatment of antibody-negative autoimmune encephalitis and studying the long-term neuropsychological outcomes in children with autoimmune brain disorders. Dr. Wang received her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. She completed a residency in pediatric neurology at University of Michigan Health System and a fellowship in Rare Neuroimmunological Disorders at UT Southwestern. Dr. Wang is board certified in neurology with special qualification in child neurology. Education Medical School UT Southwestern Medical School (2011) Internship University of Michigan Health System (2013), Pediatrics Residency University of Michigan Health System (2016), Child Neurology Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2018), Autoimmune Neurology Research Interest Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Autoimmune Encephalitis Multiple Sclerosis Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Publications Featured Publications Unique characteristics of optical coherence tomography (OCT) results and visual acuity testing in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody positive pediatric patients. Narayan RN, McCreary M, Conger D, Wang C, Greenberg BM Mult Scler Relat Disord 2018 Dec 28 86-90 Atypical Anti-MOG syndrome with aseptic meningoencephalitis and pseudotumor cerebri-like presentations. Narayan RN, Wang C, Sguigna P, Husari K, Greenberg B Mult Scler Relat Disord 2018 Oct 27 30-33 Anti-Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Associated With Gray Matter Predominant Transverse Myelitis Mimicking Acute Flaccid Myelitis: A Presentation of Two Cases. Wang C, Narayan R, Greenberg B Pediatr. Neurol. 2018 Jul Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: From Recognition to Practical Clinical Management. Wang CX, Greenberg BM Neurol Clin 2018 Feb 36 1 135-149 Assessment and Treatment Strategies for a Multiple Sclerosis Relapse. Wang C, Ruiz A, Mao-Draayer Y J Immunol Clin Res 2018 5 1 Interleukin-6 Receptor: A Novel Therapeutic Target for Neuromyelitis Optica Wang C, Wolf S, Khan M, Mao-Draayer Y. Brain Disorders and Therapy 2015 4:3 Results 1-6 of 6 1 Books Featured Books Transverse Myelitis. In The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult (8th Edition) Greenberg B, Wang C (2019). Wolters Kluwer Honors & Awards James T. Lubin Fellow in Rare Neuroimmunological DiseasesTransverse Myelitis Association (2016-2018) Summer Medical Student Research GrantUT Southwestern (2008) Undergraduate Research Programs GrantStanford University (2006) Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society (2005-2006) Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Neurology Child Neurology Society
