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Kai-ping Wang, M.D. 
Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 201-222-8869 phone
201-222-8803 fax
kwang@hudsonpsych.com | Link to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Dr. Kai-ping Wang is an Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychiatrist in Hoboken. He was selected for the combined seven-year program (B.A./M.D.) of Drew University and the New Jersey Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He was awarded as a Drew Scholar and completed his Bachelor of Arts in a double major of Biology and Philosophy. After graduating medical school, Dr. Wang completed his adult psychiatry residency at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, an academic medical center of the New York Medical College. He is a graduate of the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at New York University Medical School's nationally recognized Child Study Center and Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Wang has worked with diverse underserved populations at Hamilton-Madison House, University Settlement in New York City, and Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Currently, he works at the Renfrew Center of Northern New Jersey in Ridgewood. Dr. Wang is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the New Jersey Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. He has a certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Children and Adolescents from the New York University Psychoanalytic Training Institute. Dr. Wang specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults with issues such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (AD/HD), anxiety, depression, work or school function, interpersonal issues, family and parenting, and workplace dynamics. He utilizes psychodynamic and play therapy and, if indicated, medication. He provides consultations for diagnosis and treatment recommendations to treating physicians. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and twin boys.
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"Video Games and Kids," Kai-ping Wang, M.D., About Our Kids, Sep 26, 2006 - An attempt to offer a balanced perspective on video games. "Baby Frankenstein," Elisabeth Eaves, Forbes.com, December 19, 2006 - Comments on the role of electronic learning and stimulation. | Topic | Description | Audience | Technical Detail | | Psychiatric Disorders | This is a general overview of mental health conditions and symptoms. | general | low | Psychiatric Disorders in Children | Children that suffer from psychiatric disorders often are difficult to identify; this talk focuses on how conditions may present in children and adolescents. | general, educators | low | | ADHD in Adults | In adults ADHD can adversly affect work, driving, relationships, and increase the risk for substance abuse. | general | low | | ADHD | ADHD has become increasingly prominent in our culture and the source of some controversy. Here's a basic primer on ADHD, what we know about the brain, and the current state of treatment. | general | low | | Depression in Kids and Teens | Children are not immune to depression and often manifest behavioral problems more than "typical" depression. Learn how to identify some warning signs. | general, educators | low | | Social Phobia in Children - Quiet Suffocation | Easily overlooked and often dismissed as shyness, social anxiety disorder can significantly affect children into adulthood in a multitude of areas. | general, educators | low | | Teaching Ourselves to Sleep | Sleep is something we often cheat ourselves on. Learn the basics of what poor sleep can do, good sleep hygeine tips, and other treatments. | general | low | | The Big Black Box | The FDA has sent some mixed messages regarding psychiatric medications, from the black box warning of suicidal risk to the disconcerting discussion on stimulant use. | general, counselors, therapists | medium | | Treating ADHD | The basics behind what someone may expect from treatments. | general, counselors, therapists | medium | | Evaluating Suicidal Thoughts | What is the process for evaluating children and teens who voice suicidal thoughts? What are more subtle warning signs? | educators, counselors, therapists, medical students, general practitioners | medium | | The Dangers of Medications | All medications have side effects and risks, but there's a growing concern about potential overuse and casual approach to medications. Here we touch on some of the concerns of psychotropic medications, how to discuss them with patients and parents, and how to monitor their use. | medical students, general practitioners | high | | Children with Chronic Illness | Chronic illness can overwhelm a child's life - affecting school, family, friends, and self-esteem. | general, counselors, therapists, pediatricians | medium | | Psychopharmacology | An overview of medications, pharmacodynamic properties, and indications. | medical student, general practitioners | high | | Neurotransmitters & Psychopharmacology | An overview of neurotransmitter systems and their consideration when employing psychiatric medications | medical student, general practitioners | high |
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