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Chengyuan Wu, MD, Neurosurgery, Philadelphia, PA

ChengyuanWuMDMSBmE

Neurosurgery Philadelphia, PA

Epilepsy Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiology Chief, Division of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

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  • Office

    909 Walnut St
    Floor 2
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-955-7000
    Fax+1 215-955-1113

Education & Training

  • Oregon Health  Science University Hospital
    Oregon Health Science University HospitalFellowship, Pain, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, 2015 - 2015
  • University College of London, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
    University College of London, National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryFellowship, Visiting Functional Neurosurgery Fellow, 2015 - 2015
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Epilepsy & Functional Neurosurgery, 2014 - 2015
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityMSBmE, Biomedical Engineering, 2002 - 2004
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityBS, Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, Summa cum laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2023
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Developing a Clinical Guideline for CT Scans in Closed Head Injury.  
    Wu C, Jallo J, Jhn Journal: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 3. 2011
  • Use of Drains After Evacuation of Chronic Subdural Hematomas.  
    Wu C, Jhn Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 3. 2010

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Can Wavelet Transform Help Determine Seizure Foci from Interictal, Sudural EEG Recordings?
    Gaitanis JN, Wu C, Balachandran S, Noonan JP, 33rd meeting of the Child Neurology Society, Ottawa, Canada
  • Magnetic Resonance Temperature Imaging (MRTI) of Laser Ablation for Hippocampal Sclerosis (HS).
    Wu C, Shetty A, Curry DJ, Wilfong AA, Marsh WR, Worrell GA, Watson RE, VanGompel JJ, Sharan AD, 2012 Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, San Francisco, CA
  • Long-term Follow-up of Patients Implanted with a 5-Column Paddle Electrode for Neuropathic Pain.
    Wu C, Mehdi A, Sharan AD, 80th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Oral Presentation. Miami, FL
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Lectures

  • Detection of seizure channels from interictal segments with non-visible transients via wavelet analysis. 
    Master’s Thesis, Tufts University. Department of Biomedical Engineering

Authored Content

  • In Reply to the Letter to the Editor “On the Use of Catheter Angiography for Stereoelectroencephalography Trajectory Planning”March 2018
  • In Reply to the Letter to the Editor “On the Use of Catheter Angiography for Stereoelectroencephalography Trajectory Planning”March 2018

Press Mentions

  • YOUR HEALTH: Zapping Away Seizures
    YOUR HEALTH: Zapping Away SeizuresOctober 21st, 2019
  • Laser Ablation: Finding the "Sweet Spot" to Stop Seizures
    Laser Ablation: Finding the "Sweet Spot" to Stop SeizuresSeptember 23rd, 2019
  • What’s the Right Amount of ‘Zapping’ in Epilepsy Laser Surgery?
    What’s the Right Amount of ‘Zapping’ in Epilepsy Laser Surgery?May 21st, 2019

Committees

  • Chair, North American Neuromodulation Society Resident & Fellows Section 2013 - 2014

Professional Memberships