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Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2015)
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC specializing in emergency medicine. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar St. Mary s Hospital and WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.

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Office Locations

MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-7000
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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832
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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
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25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2000
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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
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75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 732-5500
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7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 777-7000
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Some issues Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD can help you with:

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

  • Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
  • Leukemia
  • Liver disease
  • Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
  • Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“ERROL, N.H. - It was obvious, as Lulu Wang reached down to pat the husky beside her on frozen Umbagog Lake, that the emergency room resident, who has lived on three continents, felt perfectly at...”—"That Moment: With a husky as their witness, a couple makes a commitment", Portland Press Herald, January 2019
“They use more energy, burning the calories in the drink-or even more than that-while digesting it, Dr. Lu Wang, the lead researcher of the study and an instructor in medicine at Brigham and Women's...”—"Drinking alcohol to shrink?", Fox News, March 2015
“And ladies, here's the best news yet for those of you who want to get rid of the winter wear around your midsection: Dr. Lu Wang, a preventive health expert at... Spring is almost here, which means...”—"Weight for it: Study says drinking can make you thin!", Westword, March 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

emergency care
emergency room care

In 2013, Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD had a list price for emergency care, and emergency room (ER) care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2019 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 182

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 182
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 28
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 54
Dementia 29
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2020 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 445

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD.

Gender
Male 215
Female 293
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 396
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 61
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 57
Dementia 33
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 288

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD.

Gender
Male 175
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 313
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 59
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 55
Dementia 31
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 181

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 191
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 41
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 53
Dementia 21
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2023 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 12
emergency care 191

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 181
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 193
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 46
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 51
Dementia 20
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC were emergency care.

doctor visit 12
emergency care 257

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 196
Ethnicity
Black / African American 255
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 55
Hispanic 2
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 92
85 and over 47
Less than 65 77
65 to 74 119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 54
Atrial Fibrillation 17
Dementia 26
Cancer 16

Education & Training

Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lulu Sophia Wang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar St. Mary s Hospital
WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC

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Biography

Dr. Lulu Wang is a specialist in emergency medicine. In her practice, Dr. Wang focuses on urgent care and emergency care. Dr. Wang obtained her medical school training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and performed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Wang (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. She is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

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