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Dr. Yong Yao - Neurosurgeon - Peking Union Medical College Hospital Beijing

Professional Title & Qualifications:

  • Chief Physician,

  • Professor,

  • Doctoral Supervisor

Specialization: 

Neurosurgery

Hospital & Department：

Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) – Department of Neurosurgery

(Note: PUMCH is consistently ranked as the #1 hospital in China)

(address: No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongdan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730)

Dr. Yong Yao (姚勇) - Neurosurgeon

Personal Biography

Dr. Yong Yao is a highly distinguished Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH)—widely recognized as the leading medical institution in China. He holds a Ph.D. from Peking Union Medical College and currently serves as the Director of the Pituitary Disease Innovative Diagnosis and Treatment Center.

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As a pioneer in medical tourism in China for neurological conditions, Dr. Yao is dedicated to promoting the Multidisciplinary Treatment (MDT) model. He was instrumental in establishing the China Pituitary Adenoma Collaboration Group, where he serves as Deputy Leader. Notably, Dr. Yao is the first surgeon in China to successfully perform minimally invasive surgical treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, offering new hope for international patients seeking advanced solutions.

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Dr. Yong Yao represents the pinnacle of neurosurgical expertise in Beijing, particularly for complex pituitary conditions. However, securing an appointment with a specialist of his caliber at PUMCH can be incredibly challenging for international patients due to high demand and language barriers.

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Areas of Expertise

Dr. Yao specializes in advanced neurosurgical procedures, making him a top choice for patients exploring medical tourism in China:

  • Sellar Region Diseases: Expert endoscopic surgical treatment for pituitary tumors (including complex Cushing's disease and recurrent growth hormone adenomas), germ cell tumors, craniopharyngiomas, and chordomas.

  • Complex Pituitary Adenomas: Leading comprehensive Multidisciplinary Treatment (MDT) for refractory cases.

  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Pioneering surgical treatment in China using multiple nerve decompression techniques.

  • Obstructive Hydrocephalus: Treatment via Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV).

Clinical Highlights

  • Over 2,800 patients treated

  • 100% treatment satisfaction rate

  • 100% patient satisfaction with service attitude

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Work Experience

  • 2019.09 – Present: Chief Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH).

  • 2008.09 – 2019.09: Associate Chief Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, PUMCH.

  • 2004.09 – 2008.08: Attending Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, PUMCH.

  • 1999.09 – 2004.08: Resident, Surgery/Neurosurgery, PUMCH.

Education

  • Ph.D.: Peking Union Medical College (Clinical Medicine, 8-year Elite Program).

  • Bachelor's Degree: Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences.

International Training & Fellowships

  • Harvard Medical School (Mass General Hospital) & UPMC (USA): Advanced study in multidisciplinary treatment of pituitary diseases (2013).

  • University of Bologna (Italy): Specialization in neuroendoscopic surgical techniques (2010).

Selected Leadership & Social Roles

  • Deputy Leader and Secretary-General, China Pituitary Adenoma Collaboration Group.

  • Executive Member, Hypothalamic-Pituitary Disease Group, China Alliance for Rare Diseases.

  • Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Skull Base Surgery.

Honors & Research Highlights

  • Award Winner: Recipient of the Beijing Science and Technology Award and the Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award.

  • Prolific Researcher: Principal Investigator for 8 national research projects and author of 15 SCI papers in journals such as the European Journal of Endocrinology and World Neurosurgery.

*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.

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