Summary

Dr. Yaoming Gu joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2012 after serving for seven years as an Assistant Professor at Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University.A seasoned clinician, Dr. Gu earned his medical degree from China Medical University. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Eastern Virginia Medical School after interning in Surgery at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.Dr. Gu is skilled in a host of sophisticated interventional techniques, such as epidural steroid injections, vertebroplasty, discography, percutaneous disc decompression, facet joint injection, and radiofrequency ablations. He is also well-experienced with spinal cord stimulation.Preeminent in his field, Dr. Gu has lectured to peers on numerous pain management topics. His special interests are spinal disc degeneration, disc herniation, stenosis, sciatica, occupational and sport-related injury, cervicogenic headaches, and joint and ligament pain. He also participated as a principal investigator in an FDA-approved Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of disc regeneration.Board-certified in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, Dr. Gu maintains active memberships with the International Spine Interventional Society, North American Spine Society, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Dr. Gu was recently honored for the fourth consecutive year (2015-2018) as one of Richmond Magazine’s Top Doctors and honored for the fourth year (2013,2014,2017,2018) by Our Health Magazine with one of best bedside manner awards in northern Virginia.A 17-year native of Virginia, Dr. Gu enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, paddleboarding.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Sarah Network of Hospitals for the Locomotor System
  • 16 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Yaoming Gu has 4 locations

National Spine And Pain Centers

1630 Wilkes Ridge Pkwy Ste 203Richmond, VA 23233
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

National Spine & Pain Centers - Henrico

1630 Wilkes Ridge Pkwy Ste 203Richmond, VA 23233
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

National Spine And Pain Centers

1750 Tysons Blvd Ste 120McLean, VA 22102
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Yaoming Gu, MDDr. Ekrem CetinkayaDr. Sandra L Turchick Zieve, MDDr. Timur Albertovich Korshin, MD
Pain MedicinePhysical Medicine & RehabilitationFamily MedicinePhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
39 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Richmond , VAEast Norriton , PAGlen Allen , VANorth Chesterfield , VA
Med School: China Medical University Med School: Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Yaoming Gu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Yaoming Gu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Yaoming Gu has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Neurosurgery
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Yaoming Gu holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Sarah Network of Hospitals for the Locomotor System in 1996.

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Dahua Hospital in 1991.

Medical School

Graduated from China Medical University in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Gu's NPI number is 1265478184.

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What languages does Dr. Yaoming Gu speak?
Dr. Yaoming Gu speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Yaoming Gu's office is located at 1630 Wilkes Ridge Pkwy Ste 203, Richmond, VA, 23233.
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