
Chengyuan Wu MD MSBmE
Epilepsy Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiology Chief, Division of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
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111 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Phone+1 215-955-6000
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Education & Training
Oregon Health Science University HospitalFellowship, Pain, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, 2015 - 2015
University College of London, National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryFellowship, Visiting Functional Neurosurgery Fellow, 2015 - 2015
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Epilepsy & Functional Neurosurgery, 2014 - 2015
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2008
Tufts UniversityMSBmE, Biomedical Engineering, 2002 - 2004
Tufts UniversityBS, Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, Summa cum laude, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
DE State Medical License 2015 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2023
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Clinical Trials
- Stereotactic Laser Ablation for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (Slate)
- Neuromotor Prosthetic to Treat Stroke-Related Paresis Start of enrollment: 2019 May 01
- Abbott DBS Post-Market Study of Outcomes for Indications Over Time Start of enrollment: 2019 Nov 26
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation for post-stroke recovery: A single center experience of patient satisfaction and outcomes.Joanna M Roy, Basel Musmar, Caitlin Ritz, Saman Sizdahkhani, Spyridon Karadimas
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2025-10-01 - 1 citationsDeep Brain Stimulation Electrode Deviations are Associated With Brain Stiffness Interfaces Measured by Magnetic Resonance Elastography.Chengyuan Wu, Mahdi Alizadeh, Mary K Kramer, Matthew B Kroen, Robert Ziechmann
Operative Neurosurgery. 2025-10-01 - 1 citationsStudy-phase reinstatement predicts subsequent recall.David J Halpern, Bradley C Lega, Robert E Gross, Chengyuan Wu, Michael R Sperling
Nature Neuroscience. 2025-04-01
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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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 SeizuresOctober 21st, 2019
Laser Ablation: Finding the "Sweet Spot" to Stop SeizuresSeptember 23rd, 2019
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
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