Home > Specialists > Neurosurgery > Dr. Pengxiang Yan (延鹏翔)
Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Neurosurgeon at Beijing Tiantan Hospital in Beijing, with a clinical focus on skull base tumors, complex meningiomas, intracranial tumors, spinal tumors, and complex neurosurgical conditions.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician,
Professor,
M.D.
Hospital & Department：
Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University – Department of Neurosurgery
(address: No. 119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070)
Dr. Pengxiang Yan (延鹏翔) - Neurosurgeon
Personal Biography
Dr. Pengxiang Yan is a Chief Physician and Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, a major national center for clinical neuroscience in China. He holds an M.D. in Neurosurgery and completed doctoral training under Academician Zhongcheng Wang.
With more than 30 years of continuous clinical practice, Dr. Yan focuses on complex neurological conditions, including skull base tumors, complex meningiomas, intracranial tumors, and spinal tumors. His background also includes international medical exchanges as a visiting scholar in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as experience providing surgical care for international patients from multiple regions.
Why Choose Dr. Pengxiang Yan?
Dr. Yan brings more than three decades of neurosurgical practice to complex intracranial and intraspinal conditions, with a focused clinical profile in skull base tumors and complex meningiomas at Beijing Tiantan Hospital.
For international patients considering a neurosurgery second opinion in Beijing, his experience is especially relevant when MRI or CT imaging, pathology reports, previous operative notes, and a structured question list need to be reviewed before travel decisions are made.
Skull base and complex meningioma cases often involve cranial nerves, blood vessels, and functionally sensitive anatomy. A specialist review can help patients better understand the issues that may need to be discussed with the hospital team, including surgical approach, risks, and practical next-step planning.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
International neurosurgery travel requires careful preparation, especially for skull base tumors, complex meningiomas, intracranial tumors, and spinal tumors where MRI or CT imaging, operative notes, pathology reports, and prior treatment history may need to be organized before any hospital pathway is pursued.
Through MedBridgeNZ, international patients can prepare client-authorized medical records for translation coordination, secure document transfer, and appointment-request communication with the relevant third-party hospital or specialist office where available.
For patients considering Dr. Pengxiang Yan at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate a remote specialist-review pathway or preliminary case-screening request where available. This helps patients clarify record requirements, appointment-triage possibilities, and practical travel-planning steps before deciding whether to pursue an in-person 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.
Secure a Remote Case Review with
Dr. Pengxiang Yan
Areas of Expertise
Intracranial Tumors: Surgical resection of meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, schwannomas, metastatic tumors, gliomas, and craniopharyngiomas.
Skull Base Tumors: Operative management of olfactory groove meningiomas, tuberculum sellae meningiomas, sphenoid ridge meningiomas, foramen magnum meningiomas, and cavernous sinus trigeminal schwannomas.
Spinal Tumors: Surgical treatment of spinal meningiomas and intraspinal schwannomas, including en bloc resection of dumbbell tumors utilizing the anterior-lateral cervical approach.
Complex Meningiomas: Specialized in the surgical excision of parasagittal and falcine meningiomas, intraventricular meningiomas, and meningiomas of the posterior third ventricle falcotentorial junction.
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:
1,800 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
January 2001 – Present: Deputy Chief Physician, Chief Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University.
January 1991 – Present: Resident Physician, Attending Physician, Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital.
Education & Training
M.D. in Neurosurgery; doctoral training under the guidance of Academician Zhongcheng Wang.
Visiting scholar experience in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Awards & Honors
Academic & Professional Memberships
Standing Committee Member, Neurological Injury Training Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Standing Committee Member, Young and Middle-aged Neurosurgery Exchange Association of China.
Standing Committee Member, Neurological Injury Branch, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care.
Editorial Board Member: Medical Recapitulate, Clinical Misdiagnosis & Mistherapy, and Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Reviewer for multiple medical journals, including the Journal of Surgery.
Research & Publications
Published over 50 academic papers in core medical journals, including over 10 articles in SCI-indexed journals.
Co-author of the textbook Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery (People's Medical Publishing House, August 2011).
Deputy Editor of the textbook Surgery (2nd Edition) (People's Medical Publishing House, August 2007).
Conducted specific research on neurosurgical approaches, brain and spinal cord anatomical structures, and neural conduction pathways.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Below is a selection of Dr. Yan’s highly cited clinical research, demonstrating ongoing leadership in the treatment and diagnostic evaluation of complex conditions:
Sun Z, et al. (2015). Intramedullary neurocytomas in the craniocervical spinal cord: A report of two cases and a literature review. Oncology Letters. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 25435938)
Sun Z, et al. (2015). Surgical resection of cerebellar hemangioblastoma with enhanced wall thickness: A report of two cases. Oncology Letters. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 25789007)
Ji YC, et al. (2016). Extraventricular neurocytoma in the left temporal lobe: A case report and review of the literature. Oncology Letters. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 27313678)
*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 international patients request appointment coordination with Dr. Yan?
MedBridgeNZ can help international patients prepare medical records, translate key documents, and communicate appointment requests to the relevant departments at Beijing Tiantan Hospital where available. Because neurosurgery schedules and case triage depend on hospital review, appointment timing and availability cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Can I request a remote neurosurgery second opinion before traveling to Beijing?
Yes. MedBridgeNZ can coordinate a remote specialist-review pathway or preliminary case-screening request where available. Patients typically provide MRI or CT imaging, operative notes, pathology reports, and medical summaries so the relevant hospital or specialist office can understand the case context for appointment triage.
What neurological conditions fit Dr. Yan’s clinical focus?
Based on the page, Dr. Yan focuses on intracranial tumors, skull base tumors, complex meningiomas, spinal tumors, pituitary adenomas, schwannomas, metastatic tumors, gliomas, and craniopharyngiomas. MedBridgeNZ can help organize your records and question list so the appropriate hospital or specialist office can determine whether further review is available.
What logistics support can MedBridgeNZ coordinate for neurosurgery care in Beijing?
MedBridgeNZ supports non-clinical medical travel coordination, including appointment-request communication, medical-record preparation, translation coordination, medical invitation or visa-document coordination support, travel planning, accommodation guidance, and non-clinical bilingual administrative support for hospital visits where separately arranged. Clinical decisions remain with the hospital or licensed specialist.
How are medical records and imaging handled across languages?
MedBridgeNZ coordinates professional medical translation for key records such as medical histories, operative reports, pathology reports, and imaging descriptions. The goal is to prepare clear Chinese-language materials for hospital communication and, where needed, English-language summaries for the patient’s personal records after care in China.
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:
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 patients considering Dr. Pengxiang Yan or neurosurgery care in Beijing, we 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 hospital, specialist or travel costs remain separate unless expressly stated in writing.