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Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Orthopedic SurgeryClinic Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at the Berkeley Outpatient Center (BOPC)- Telehealth Visits
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Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Orthopedic SurgeryClinic 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
- Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
- Physical Medicine & Rehab, 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
Locations
My research
Publications
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- May 20, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Very thorough and patient and professional.
- May 13, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Wu is exceptional and took the time to explain things very clearly to me And answer my questions.
- May 12, 20263.1 out of 5 Stars
A good and friendly doctor, I needed relief of the long waited problem, unable to get any help until months later. Not happy
- May 7, 20264.1 out of 5 Stars
I know doctors are very busy and long days, I felt the doctor was concerned, I wish he asked more questions because I realized at the end of my appointment that I forgot certain things regarding symptoms because I felt a little rushed. But very kind and I felt he listened to my concerns.
- April 21, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Excellent Dr. Great Ongoing care and highly satisfied with bedside manner, proficiency, and ability to listen and display empathy.
- April 13, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Wu was both personable and professional.
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