Dr. Li Jianyu – International Expert in Functional Neurosurgery & Movement Disorders

Li Jianyu

Profile

Dr. Li Jianyu is a Chief Physician, Associate Professor, and Master’s Supervisor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University in Beijing. He is also a distinguished visiting neurosurgery expert at Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital.

He earned his PhD from Capital Medical University in 2007 and has specialized since 1998 in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, essential tremor). To date, Dr. Li has performed over 2,000 surgeries for movement-disorders and more than 1,000 deep brain stimulation (DBS) cases. chinaini.org+1

His expertise also extends to treating conditions such as facial spasm, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, cervical/shoulder pain, lumbar/leg pain, and spinal-cord disorders using neuromodulation, minimally invasive spine endoscopy, and comprehensive postoperative rehabilitation.

He serves in national professional bodies such as the China Neuromodulation Alliance, and is a member of the Chinese Rehabilitation Association’s Spinal-Cord-Injury Committee. He has published 40 + academic papers (SCI & core journals) and co-edited the textbook Functional Neurosurgery.

Why Dr. Li Jianyu is a strong choice for international patients

• Depth of experience: With thousands of movement-disorder surgeries and DBS cases, Dr. Li brings large-volume clinical expertise.
• Multidisciplinary approach: He integrates neurosurgery, neuromodulation, spine-endoscopic techniques, and rehabilitation in a single treatment path.
• International credentials: His work is documented in English-language professional profiles and international journals, facilitating clarity for non-Chinese patients.
• Hospital backing: Xuanwu Hospital (Capital Medical University) is recognized as one of the top neurosurgical centres in China, providing strong institutional support.