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Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery) • Physical Medicine and RehabilitationClinic Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at the Berkeley Outpatient Center (BOPC)- Telehealth Visits
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Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery) • Physical Medicine and RehabilitationClinic Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at the Berkeley Outpatient Center (BOPC)- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Peter I-Kung Wu is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and interventional pain medicine, fields that focus on improving or restoring physical function. He cares for patients with chronic back, neck and other kinds of musculoskeletal pain. Using ultrasound and X-ray technologies, he performs image-guided injections to alleviate pain.
In research, Wu is interested in studying the relationship between spine mechanics and low back pain. Other interests include studying outcomes for patients who receive minimally invasive spine treatments and developing new therapies for back pain and other musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Wu earned his doctorate degree in mechanical and medical engineering at a joint program of Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He completed a fellowship in pain medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, also a Harvard affiliate.
Education & training
Board certification
- Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
- Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
Fellowship
- Pain Management, Massachusetts General Hospital GME
Residency
- Physical Med. & Rehab, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - PM&R GME
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Mount Auburn Hospital
Degree
- MD, Stanford University School of Medicine
Academic title
- Health Sciences Clinical Professor
My expertise
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Surgery
Locations
My research
Publications
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- July 22, 20263.9 out of 5 Stars
The assistant was wonderful. The dr was good but the overall experience was lacking.
- July 19, 20265 out of 5 Stars
The doctor showed me the images of the MRI and explained me what he was looking for to confirm my conditions was improving.
- July 17, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Wu was a great doctor, he listened to me, he examined my problems, documented my abilities for range of motion. He was thorough. I like his skills
- July 11, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Wu is very attentive and thoughtful in his responses
- July 9, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Wu is outstanding; well representing the high standards of UCSF.
- June 12, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Wu is a very compassionate and caring doctor with great skills and patience.
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