Peter P. Sun

MD

Pediatric neurosurgeon
Co-founder, Peacock Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Center
Co-surgical director, UCSF Pediatric Brain Center
Neurosurgical director, UCSF Craniofacial Center

  • Education

    Columbia University, MD, 1991

  • Residencies

    UC Davis, Neurosurgery, 1992

    Yale University, Neurosurgery, 1995

  • Fellowships

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1997

  • Board Certifications

    Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

  • Academic Title

    Professor

"As a doctor, I feel like I'm an advocate for my patient."

Meet Dr. Sun

Where I see patients (1)

    My work

    Teen surfer saved from paralysis

    Dr. Sun was part of the surgery and rehab team that helped Marcos recover his ability to walk after a harrowing surfing accident.

    Read the story

    Boy runs with confidence after nerve surgery

    A condition called spastic diplegia was limiting Micah’s movement. After surgery on nerves in his spine and then rehab, he got back to being active.

    Selected research

    See all research

    Contact me

    Share