Summary

Dr. Wu received his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine and completed a residency in anesthesia and a fellowship in interventional pain management at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in anesthesiology with subspecialty certification in pain medicine. Prior to training in anesthesia, Dr. Wu was a senior resident in neurosurgery at Temple University Hospital. He specializes in the diagnosis and interventional therapy of spinal disorders, utilizing techniques including nerve root blocks, transforaminal epidural injections, discography, percutaneous discectomy, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal drug delivery. He has a specific interest in the treatment of back pain in patients who have previously undergone spinal surgery.

Quick Facts

  • 34 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu has 3 locations

Penn Anesthesiology and Critical Care HUP

3400 Spruce Street Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 6 DullesPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Penn Anesthesiology and Critical Care HUP

3400 Spruce Street 6 DullesPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu

  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesia
  • Back Pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
  • Herniated Disc
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu's office located?
Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu's office is located at 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu speaks English.

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