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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Neurosurgery specialist at Beijing Tiantan Hospital in Beijing, with a clinical focus on skull base, brainstem and deep brain tumors, including meningioma, acoustic neuroma, trigeminal schwannoma, glioma, pituitary tumor and navigation-assisted minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician,
Professor,
Doctoral Supervisor,
Ph.D. in Neurosurgery
Hospital & Department：
Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University – Department of Neurosurgery
(address: No. 119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070)
Dr. Huan Li (李欢) - Neurosurgeon
Personal Biography
Dr. Huan Li is a Chief Physician, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor with a Ph.D. in Neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University. A graduate of Capital Medical University, he trained under Academician Zhongcheng Wang and Professor Junting Zhang. His clinical work focuses on neuroprotection and minimally invasive surgical techniques for skull base, brainstem and deep brain lesions. Dr. Li uses multimodal 3D navigation to support lesion localization and functional preservation, and continues to refine deep skull base surgical approaches and microsurgical protocols while performing more than 300 operations annually in these complex anatomical regions.
Why Choose Dr. Huan Li for Your Neurosurgical Care?
Dr. Huan Li performs more than 300 skull base and deep brain surgeries annually at Beijing Tiantan Hospital. This focused surgical volume reflects substantial experience with complex neurological conditions, particularly tumors in delicate anatomical regions such as the brainstem, cerebellopontine angle and petroclival region. For international patients reviewing rare or intricate diagnoses, this level of case concentration can be an important factor when evaluating specialist experience.
Dr. Li uses multimodal 3D navigation systems to support customized, minimally invasive surgical planning. His work focuses on accurate lesion localization, neuroprotection and function-preserving approaches for deep-seated tumors where surgical pathways require careful anatomical planning.
His operative techniques have been recognized through multiple first-prize awards in national neurosurgical competitions in China. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Li has served as a principal investigator in brain tumor research projects, helping keep his neurosurgical work closely connected to evidence-based clinical standards.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
Complex neurosurgery requires careful review of imaging, operative history and current clinical records before any international travel is considered. Through MedBridgeNZ, international patients can request administrative case preparation and remote specialist-review coordination related to Dr. Huan Li at Beijing Tiantan Hospital where available. Our team helps organize MRI/DICOM files, reports and patient questions, coordinates professional medical translation, and manages client-authorized document transfer for appointment triage or preliminary case-screening by the relevant third-party hospital or specialist office.
This pre-travel pathway is designed to help patients clarify documentation readiness, appointment-request communication and practical travel feasibility before deciding whether to pursue an in-person hospital pathway in Beijing.
Disclaimer: MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge provider serving a global client base. We assist with logistical coordination and facilitate access to healthcare professionals. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments.Any clinical feedback, treatment planning or suitability discussion remains with the relevant hospital or licensed specialist.
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Dr. Huan Li
Areas of Expertise
Meningioma
Acoustic neuroma
Trigeminal schwannoma
Glioma
Pituitary tumor
Cavernous hemangioma
Surgical management of tumors in anatomical regions including the skull base, petroclival region, sellar region, sphenoid ridge, cavernous sinus, cerebellopontine angle, foramen magnum, brainstem, and thalamus
Verified Client Satisfaction Metrics
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0/5.0 Overall Rating
* Treatment Pathway Satisfaction:
5.0/5.0
* Communication & Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
* High demand: Chosen online for specialist liaison and case reviews by over:
3,800 clients
(Source: These third-party platform indicators are provided for general reference only. They may change over time and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of diagnosis, treatment suitability, appointment availability, or individual clinical outcome.)
Work Experience
Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
Education & Training
Graduated from Capital Medical University
Mentored by Academician Zhongcheng Wang and Professor Junting Zhang
Awards & Honors
First Prize, National Neurosurgery Meningioma Surgery Competition (2019)
First Prize, Beijing Neurosurgery Young Physicians Surgery Competition (2018)
Regional First Prize and National Second Prize, Chinese Medical Association National Neurosurgery Surgery Competition (2018)
Second Prize, National Neurosurgery Meningioma Surgery Competition (2018)
Academic & Professional Memberships
Youth Committee Member, Repair and Reconstruction Surgery Professional Committee, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Committee Member, Intelligent Development and Application Group, Neurosurgery Branch, Beijing Medical Association
Special Invited Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Medicine
Secretary, Beijing Key Laboratory of Brain Tumor Research
Research & Publications
Principal Investigator for the Capital Health Development Scientific Research Special Fund and the Wu Jieping Medical Foundation Clinical Research Special Fund
Principal Investigator for the Beijing Brain Tumor Key Laboratory Project, Military 863 Program, and Capital Clinical Characteristic Application Research Special Project
Authored over 10 SCI-indexed publications in the past three years
Co-authored four medical monographs, including “Zhongcheng Wang Neurosurgery” and “Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Tumors of the Nervous System”
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Below is a selection of Dr. Li’s highly cited clinical research, demonstrating ongoing leadership in the treatment and diagnostic evaluation of complex conditions:
Li, H., et al. (2026). Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Atypical Choroid Plexus Papillomas: A Single-Center Experience of 40 Cases. Neurosurgery. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 41930956)
Li, H., et al. (2024). Surgical Management and Prognostic Factors for Endolymphatic Sac Tumor: A Single-Institute Experience with a Systematic Review. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 39491618)
Li, H., et al. (2017). Identification of the Facial Nerve in Relation to Vestibular Schwannoma Using Preoperative Diffusion Tensor Tractography and Intraoperative Tractography-Integrated Neuronavigation System. World Neurosurgery. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 28826862)
*The doctor’s information is sourced from the hospital’s official website or provided directly by the doctor. Due to update cycles, there may be occasional delays in reflecting the most recent changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I request remote specialist-review coordination with Dr. Huan Li from overseas?
International patients can start by contacting MedBridgeNZ and sharing available medical records, MRI/DICOM files, reports and key clinical questions. Our team helps organize and translate documents, prepare a concise case summary, and coordinate client-authorized submission for appointment triage or preliminary case-screening with the relevant third-party hospital or specialist office where available. This helps patients understand what documentation may be needed before considering travel to China.
Is Dr. Li’s clinical focus relevant to my type of brain tumor?
Dr. Li’s visible clinical focus includes complex skull base, brainstem and deep brain lesions, including meningioma, acoustic neuroma, trigeminal schwannoma, glioma and pituitary tumor. Suitability for any individual case cannot be confirmed by MedBridgeNZ. We can help prepare the records, imaging and question list needed for specialist appointment triage or preliminary review where available.
What logistical support is available if I continue toward care in Beijing?
If an in-person pathway is considered after third-party hospital or specialist communication, MedBridgeNZ can assist with appointment request coordination, medical invitation or visa-document coordination support, travel planning, accommodation planning near Beijing Tiantan Hospital, and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. Appointment availability, clinical suitability and care decisions remain with the relevant hospital or licensed specialist.
Flexible Ways to Connect with the Specialist
We understand that every client’s situation is unique. Beyond the Remote Written Review, we offer a range of flexible ways to access specialist insights:
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Remote Video Liaison: For a more personal interaction, we can arrange a live video session, allowing you to discuss your case directly with the specialist with the help of our professional medical translators.
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On-Site Proxy Liaison: If you cannot travel, our dedicated bilingual team can visit the hospital in person on your behalf. We will present your translated medical records to the specialist, facilitate your inquiries, and provide you with a comprehensive translated report of the doctor’s findings.
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In-Person Appointment Booking: If you are planning to travel to China for treatment, we manage the complex hospital registration and appointment process, ensuring you have confirmed access to your chosen specialist upon arrival.
How MedBridgeNZ Helps You:
MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge and logistics coordination provider for international patients exploring specialist-care pathways in China. For cases involving Dr. Huan Li and Beijing Tiantan Hospital, we can help with appointment request coordination, medical-record preparation, translation coordination, medical invitation or visa-document coordination support, travel planning and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and third-party medical or travel costs remain separate unless expressly stated in writing.