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Xu Yan
  • Professional Title:Chief Physician
  • Title:Chief Physician | Senior Neurology Specialist
  • Departments:Brain Center
Vertigo Balance Disorders Headache & Cerebrovascular Diseases Hereditary Ataxia Severe Encephalitis Parkinson's Disease
expert introduce

Dr. Xu Yan is a core expert at the Brain Center of Guangzhou Fosun Chancheng Hospital. A graduate of Guangxi Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, he brings over 15 years of dedicated clinical and research experience in neurology, supported by a solid academic foundation. Dr. Xu remains at the forefront of his field, holding key academic roles including Secretary of the Vertigo Study Group under the Guangdong Neurology Association. He previously led a pioneering research project on umbilical cord blood mononuclear cell therapy for hereditary ataxia at Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, demonstrating his commitment to advanced clinical exploration. His scholarly contributions include co-authoring chapters in medical texts such as Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Neurological Diseases and publishing over ten papers in core academic journals, reflecting his deep research expertise and academic excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Xu specializes in the precise diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of neurological disorders, with particular depth in:

Vertigo & Balance Disorders: Differential diagnosis and systematic treatment of various vertigo types, and rehabilitation for vestibular dysfunction.

Headache Disorders: Standardized diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of primary and secondary headaches.

Cerebrovascular Diseases: Prevention, acute-phase treatment, and secondary prevention of conditions like cerebral infarction and hemorrhage.

Neurodegenerative Diseases: Early diagnosis, medication optimization, and integrated management of Parkinson’s disease and dementias including Alzheimer's.

Complex Neurological Conditions: Diagnosis, treatment, and exploration of advanced therapies for hereditary ataxia, comprehensive care for severe encephalitis, and emergency and long-term management of status epilepticus.

honor

Secretary, Vertigo Study Group, Neurology Branch of Guangdong Medical Association

Member, Vertigo Study Group, Brain Disease Committee of China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Member, Parkinson’s Disease Branch, Guangdong Precision Medicine Application Association

Member, Nutrition and Health Branch, Guangdong Health Care Association

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