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Wengui Yu, MD, Neurology, Orange, CA

WenguiYuMDPhD

Neurology • Orange, CA

Vascular Neurology, Neurocritical Care

Professor of Clinical Neurology and Vice Chair for Hospital Affairs. Director, Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. University of California, Irvine

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2002 - 2004
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Neurology, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaInternship, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 1999
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolAllergy/Immunology-Lipid Mediators, 1994 - 1998
  • McGill University
    McGill UniversityPhD, Exp Med, 1989 - 1994
  • Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
    Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesM.Sc., Pharmacology, 1984 - 1987
  • Medical College of Nanchang University
    Medical College of Nanchang UniversityClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
  • UCNSNeurocritical Care

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Wengui Yu, MD, PhD, Named Director of Cedars-Sinai's Neuroscience Critical Care Unit
    Wengui Yu, MD, PhD, Named Director of Cedars-Sinai's Neuroscience Critical Care UnitJune 6th, 2012
  • Methamphetamine Use Increases Risks of Artery Tears and Stroke
    Methamphetamine Use Increases Risks of Artery Tears and StrokeDecember 25th, 2006

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

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