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Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD

(Xueyang Wang)

(772 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2018)

Professional interests include: eye exam, complex cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

600 N Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287

(410) 955-5000

Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD is a cornea specialist in Charlotte, NC specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD is affiliated with Horizon Eye Care and HORIZON EYE CARE PA.

Office Locations

10834 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262

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135 S. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

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600 N Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287

(410) 955-5000

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Some issues Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

corneal surgery

cornea transplant

endothelial keratoplasty

partial-thickness corneal transplant

In 2023, Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD had a list price for corneal surgery, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), endothelial keratoplasty, and partial-thickness corneal transplant that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2013, Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were transplant procedures and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
eye procedures	13
transplant procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2023 were eye procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
eye procedures	79
transplant procedures	21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	27
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Charlotte, NC were eye procedures and transplant procedures.

doctor visit	87
eye procedures	46
transplant procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	92
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	13
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2018. She has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2018)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Horizon Eye Care

HORIZON EYE CARE PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 772 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Xueyang Sarah Wang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$132 Streamline $132
Dompe US, Inc.	$128 Oxervate $128
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$70 CEQUA $70
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$56 MIEBO $38	XIIDRA $18
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$41 Ryzumvi $23	TYRVAYA $18
Other	$77 VEVYE $17	$60

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$504

Biography

Dr. Xueyang Wang sees patients in Charlotte, NC. Her medical specialty is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). The average patient rating for Dr. Wang is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include complex cataract surgery, LASIK, and comprehensive ophthalmology. She is professionally affiliated with Horizon Eye Care. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.