Neurological Institute, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, Taichung, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Dr. Wen-Yu Cheng is an accomplished neurosurgeon based at Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan. With a vast and varied skill set, he brings extensive experience to the field of neurosurgery, specializing in:
Brain Tumor Surgery and Minimally Invasive Keyhole Surgery
Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Complex surgeries for Stroke, Intracranial Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Carotid Artery Endarterectomy, and Carotid-Carotid Bypass
Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Spinal Cement Augmentation Surgery
High-Frequency Thermal Coagulation for Spinal Conditions
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Dr. Cheng has held esteemed roles, including Director of the Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Division and Chief Neurosurgeon at Taichung Veterans 一般 Hospital. She furthered her expertise as a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University's Computerized Tomography Center in the USA.
Her educational journey includes a medical degree from China Medical University and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from National Chung Hsing University. Dr. Cheng holds specialized certifications from the Surgical and Neurosurgical Associations and serves as an Associate Professor, designated by the Ministry of Education. Additionally, she is affiliated with National Chung Hsing University's Institute of Biomedical Sciences and contributes as an adjunct faculty member in the Physical Therapy Department at Hungkuang University.
Dr. Wen-Yu Cheng actively participates in research, focusing on the p53 tumor suppressor gene's codon 72 polymorphism and Avastin therapy's impact on malignant brain tumors. She also investigates the collaborative therapeutic potential of VEGF and L-VEGF144 antibodies on brain tumor stem cells.
Dr. Cheng's exceptional contributions to neurosurgery extend beyond her practice. She serves in leadership roles for various medical associations and committees, demonstrating a profound commitment to advancing the field and enhancing patient care.
