Peter I-Kung Wu

Dr. Peter I-Kung Wu is an Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for chronic musculoskeletal pain. At the UCSF Spine Center, he employs ultrasound/X-ray guided injections, electromyography (EMG), and regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (UC Berkeley), M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical and Medical Engineering (Harvard/MIT), M.D. (Stanford)
• Clinical training: Residency at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (Harvard), Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital (Pain Medicine)

His research spans spine biomechanics, regenerative medicine, and clinical outcome studies for minimally invasive spinal treatments. Recent publications in Nature and Frontiers in Bioengineering highlight innovations in neuroprosthetics and disc nutrition enhancement. Collaborative work with UCSF colleagues like Edward Chang and Aaron Fields underscores his interdisciplinary focus.

Dr. Wu’s clinical practice integrates multidisciplinary pain management and image-guided interventions, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based approaches. His leadership roles include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion and UCSF Health Lean Champion for improving healthcare systems.