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Dr. Zhiqin Xu - Neurosurgeon - Peking Union Medical College Hospital Beijing

Professional Title & Qualifications:

  • Chief Physician,

  • Professor,

  • Doctoral Supervisor

Specialization: 

Neurosurgery (Specializing in Pituitary Adenomas & Skull Base Tumors)

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. Zhiqin Xu (许志勤) – Chief Neurosurgeon at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH)

Personal Biography

Dr. Zhiqin Xu is a distinguished Chief Physician and Professor at the Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH). With a career spanning over three decades, he has performed over 3,000 neurosurgical procedures. Dr. Xu combines rigorous Chinese medical training with advanced international expertise, having completed visiting fellowships at two of the world’s top neurosurgical centers: UCSF Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic in the United States.

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Dr. Xu is celebrated for his "minimally invasive, maximum preservation" philosophy. In his series of over 500 transsphenoidal pituitary surgeries, he has maintained an exceptional safety record with zero severe complications such as cerebrospinal fluid leakage or neurovascular injury. His ability to integrate microsurgery with modern navigation technology makes him a top choice for patients seeking medical tourism in China for complex neurological conditions.

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  • World-Class Safety Record: Dr. Xu’s surgical precision is documented by his record of zero severe complications in over 500 pituitary adenoma cases.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Pituitary Adenomas: Expert in single-nostril transsphenoidal resection. Dr. Xu focuses on anatomical reconstruction to preserve nasal breathing and endocrine function.

  • Skull Base & Supratentorial Tumors: High success rates in treating complex meningiomas (sagittal sinus, falx, sphenoid ridge) and gliomas.

  • Acoustic Neuromas: Specialized in tumor removal with maximum preservation of facial nerve function.

  • Cerebrovascular Surgery: Surgical management of intracranial aneurysms and vascular malformations.

  • Functional Neurosurgery: Microvascular decompression for Hemifacial Spasm and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

  • Rare & Deep Tumors: Experienced in removing tumors in the pineal region, third ventricle, and brainstem.

Clinical Highlights

  • Over 2,600 patients treated

  • 100% treatment satisfaction rate

  • 100% patient satisfaction with service attitude

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Work Experience

  • Chief Physician & Professor: Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (2000 – Present)

  • Visiting Fellow: Cleveland Clinic, Neurosurgery Department, USA (2010 – 2011)

  • Visiting Fellow: UCSF Medical Center, Neurosurgery Department, USA (2010 – 2011)

  • Deputy Director (Aid Work): Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Hospital (2013 – 2014)

  • Visiting Scholar: Beijing Tiantan Hospital Neurosurgery (2008)

Academic Achievements & Social Appointments

  • Published Research: Author/Corresponding Author of 20+ papers; published over 30 academic papers in total in core domestic and SCI journals.

  • Book Contributions: Participated in the writing and translation of 7 medical textbooks.

  • Professional Memberships: Member of the Neurosurgeon Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and the Chinese Medical Association.

  • Editorial Roles: Review expert for National Medical Journal of China and Journal of Medical Research.

*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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