Wellman Cheung

Dr. Wellman Cheung serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and as a Staff Urologist at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Recognized as an expert in female urology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and voiding dysfunction, he also holds licensure in Medical Acupuncture and possesses extensive expertise in medical informatics, having served as CMIO, CMO, and medical IT consultant for private companies.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical School, Brooklyn, NY (1990-1994)
• B.A. in Biochemistry, CUNY Queens College, Queens, NY (1986-1990)

Dr. Cheung's research focuses on the intersection of urological disorders and innovative therapeutic approaches. His work spans clinical studies on overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, genetic profiling of voiding dysfunction through PBMC gene arrays, and the integration of alternative medicine like acupuncture into urological care. He has made significant contributions to understanding pelvic floor disorders in women and drug-induced urinary tract pathologies.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in female urology research, with emphasis on epidemiological studies of lower urinary tract symptoms across diverse populations (including veterans and primary care settings), molecular mechanisms of bladder dysfunction, and diagnostic imaging applications. His work demonstrates strong translational focus, bridging basic science discoveries like PBMC gene profiles to clinical applications.

His scientific achievements include:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Two patents for innovations in voiding dysfunction and PBMC gene translation technology

Dr. Cheung has secured research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple projects, including NIH-funded work on hypoxia effects, industry-sponsored studies on PBMC gene arrays in voiding dysfunction, and clinical investigations into prostate cancer treatment outcomes and pelvic floor disorders. His leadership extends to medical informatics consulting and executive healthcare roles.

He maintains active clinical practice at The Brooklyn Hospital Center while advancing urological research through SUNY Downstate, contributing to medical education as a Clinical Professor and serving as a reviewer for major scientific journals.