Dr. Elisa Wang was born and raised in San Francisco, California. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from University of the Pacific in Stockton, California as part of the 3+3 Pre-Dental Program. During her time in undergraduate, she worked as a chemistry workshop leader, which sparked her interest in teaching as every session was a chance to help students succeed whilst showing them how to have fun and enjoy their learning.
After receiving her bachelor’s, she returned home to San Francisco and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry as a first-generation doctor in her family. During her time in dental school, she followed her passion of community involvement as a volunteer in children health fair and outreach events in the Bay Area, such as Give Kids a Smile.
From her experiences volunteering and working closely with underserved and underrepresented communities in the Bay Area, Dr. Wang pursued doing residency in pediatric dentistry at UCSF in conjunction with an MPH degree at SJSU.
“Becoming a pediatric dentist is not just a career choice; it is my calling to make a positive difference in the lives of young patients and their families, fostering healthier smiles and brighter futures.”
When Dr. Wang is not in the clinic, she spends her time with family and friends, from cooking different cuisines, going on hikes, crocheting/knitting clothing, and playing video games.
