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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Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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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

Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Wu's NPI number is 1164465456.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu affiliated with?
Dr. Shyh-Shiun Wu is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
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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