Ms Difei Wang
Consultant Paediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon
- Year Qualified
- 2012
- Qualifications
- MB BChir, MA (Cantab), PhD, FRCS(SN)
- Specialty
- Neurosurgery
Special Interests
- Paediatric neurosurgery
- Epilepsy surgery
- Functional neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuro-endoscopy
- Spinal surgery
- Spontaneous intracranial hypotension
Biography
Ms Difei Wang is a consultant paediatric and adult neurosurgeon, with a special interest in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery. She is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical care, combining clinical excellence with a deep commitment to improving patients’ lives.
Ms Wang’s academic journey began at University of Cambridge, where she studied Medicine from 2003 to 2012. As part of the competitive MB/PhD program, she earned a PhD in clinical neuroscience, focusing on research in spinal cord injury and regeneration. Following her qualification, she completed her foundation training in East London and secured a highly sought-after national neurosurgery training post. She honed her skills at the Wessex Neurological Centre, University Hospital Southampton, completing her neurosurgery training in 2022.
To further specialise, Ms Wang undertook advanced subspecialty training in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, as well as paediatric neurosurgery, at King’s College Hospital. Her clinical interests include the management of paediatric and adult brain tumours, surgical treatments for epilepsy, and functional neurosurgery techniques such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. She is also skilled in intrathecal drug delivery, spasticity management, hydrocephalus treatment, and addressing degenerative spine conditions.
Driven by a passion for innovation, Ms Wang is dedicated to harnessing the latest neurosurgical techniques to combat neurological diseases and enhance patients’ quality of life. Beyond her clinical practice, she remains actively engaged in research and training for the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Research
Find out about Ms Wang’s research on Researchgate and ORCiD.