Wolfgang B Liedtke MD PhD
Professor, Neurology, Anesthesiology and Neurobiology, Duke University School of Medicine; Attending Physician, Duke Neurology Clinics for Headache, Head-Pain and Trigeminal Sensory Disorders; Attending Physician, Clinics for Innovative Pain Therapy at Brier Creek, Dept of Anesthesiology
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Duke University Neurology Research311 Research Drive, Bryan Res Bldg Rm 201GDurham, NC 27710
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Summary
- Dr. Wolfgang Liedtke is a neurologist in Durham, NC and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Cologne Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for >20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including German and French. He is experienced in helping patients who suffer from trigeminal nerve pain and sensory disorders, related nerve pain disorders, "refractory" pain, nerve damage-associated itch, and migraine headaches, including migraine in minors.
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Neuropathology, 1994 - 1997
University of Essen and Northrhine-Westphalia State, GermanyResidency, 1993 - 1994- University of EssenResidency, 1991 - 1993
- University of Tuebingen, GermanyNeurology Resident, 1989 - 1991
- Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, GermanyPhD, Medical Virology, Magna Cum Laude, 1985 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2004 - 2027
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Anti-CGRP for Inflammation and Pain Modulation in Small Fiber Neuropathy/Fibromyalgia Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 24
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsPIEZO mechanosensitivity in chondrocytes is differentially modulated by L-type and T-type voltage-sensitive ion channels.Alireza Savadipour, Gabrielle K Marushack, Robert J Nims, Jaquelin M Garcia-Castorena, Wolfgang Liedtke
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open. 2026-03-01 - 9 citationsNeuronal Mechanisms of Psoriatic Itch: Role of IL-17R/ERK/TRPV4 Signaling Pathway.Qiaojuan Zhang, Minji Jang, Fabiana C Dias, Qian Zeng, Peng Wang
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025-11-01 - 4 citationsChondrocyte-specific knockout of Piezo1 and Piezo2 protects against post-traumatic osteoarthritis structural damage and pain in mice.Erica V Ely, Kristin L Lenz, Sophie G Paradi, Seth Ack, Abraham Behrmann
Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2025-07-19
Press Mentions
Skeletal Dysplasia-Causing TRPV4 Mutations Suppress the Hypertrophic Differentiation of Human iPSC-Derived ChondrocytesFebruary 22nd, 2023- Experimental Cancer Drug Offers Clues to New Kind of Pain TherapyNovember 7th, 2021
- Maddening Itch of Liver Disease Comes from a Surprising SourceApril 5th, 2021
Grant Support
- In-Vivo Airway Changes Mediated By TRPV4National Center For Research Resources2011
- Role Of TRPV4 In Trigeminally Mediated NociceptionNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2007–2011
- Copas Biosort WORM SorterNational Center For Research Resources2010
- Sex-Specific Gene Regulation Of Neuronal Chloride Co-Transporter, KCC2National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2010
- Molecular Studies Of Osmotic Neural SensingNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2006
Other Languages
- German, French
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