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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
- Insurance plan information
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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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- August 29, 20264.3 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Wu was great with explaining my issue and what the next steps will be for my care. The only negative I would share is being on time for appointment time and not me having to wait an hour past my appointment time before I was seen.
- August 26, 20264.6 out of 5 Stars
Excellent communication and very kind. I would have appreciated more information about what to do about pain after the procedure which I had quite a bit.
- August 13, 20264.2 out of 5 Stars
I am always puzzled when doctors just ask you questions and don't do a full exam. He did do some neurological testing, but didn't look at my neck. Although he did look at xrays.
- August 9, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Wu listened patiently and ordered relevant test for further discussion. Really appreciate that he did not focus on single issue.
- August 8, 20262.1 out of 5 Stars
The Doctor was late and unprepared
- August 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Excellent meeting. I came with questions and they were all answered as a matter of course.
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