Introduction
Dr. Wang Wuqing (王武庆) is the Director of the Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders Center at the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (EENT) Hospital of Fudan University, and one of China's most distinguished neuro-otologists and vestibular medicine specialists. With over 20 years of specialized experience, Dr. Wang is nationally and internationally recognized as a leading authority on the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. He is one of China's foremost experts in the full spectrum of vestibular diseases — from the common (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV) to the complex (Ménière's disease, vestibular migraine, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, and autoimmune inner ear disease) — and has been instrumental in establishing evidence-based standards for vestibular diagnosis and treatment across China. His commitment to clinical excellence, research, and patient education has made the EENT Hospital's Vertigo Center one of the premier vestibular medicine centers in Asia, and a trusted destination for patients with chronic or complex dizziness and balance disorders, including international patients in Shanghai.
Academic Distinctions & Leadership
- Director, Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders Center, EENT Hospital of Fudan University
- Professor of Otolaryngology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College
- Chief Physician, EENT Hospital of Fudan University
- Chairman, Vertigo Disease Group, Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch
- Vice Chairman, Neuro-Otology Group, Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch
- Member, Bárány Society (International Society for Neuro-Otology)
- Member, American Neurotology Society (ANS)
- Member, European Academy of Otology and Neuro-Otology (EAONO)
- Member, International Society for Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Editorial Board Member, multiple leading otolaryngology and neuro-otology journals
- Recipient, National Science and Technology Progress Award
- Recipient, Shanghai Science and Technology Award
- Recipient, Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award
Specializations & Expertise
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Diagnosis of all canal variants (posterior, horizontal, anterior canal BPPV)
- Canalith repositioning procedures (Epley, Semont, Gufoni, Lempert/BBQ roll)
- Management of cupulolithiasis and canalolithiasis
- Treatment of refractory and recurrent BPPV
- Posterior semicircular canal occlusion for intractable BPPV
- BPPV in special populations (elderly, post-traumatic, post-surgical)
Ménière's Disease
- Comprehensive diagnosis and staging of Ménière's disease
- Medical management (dietary modification, diuretics, betahistine)
- Intratympanic gentamicin injection for refractory Ménière's disease
- Intratympanic steroid injection
- Endolymphatic sac surgery (decompression and shunt)
- Vestibular neurectomy for intractable Ménière's disease
- Labyrinthectomy (chemical and surgical)
- Bilateral Ménière's disease management
Vestibular Migraine
- Diagnosis and differentiation of vestibular migraine from other vestibular disorders
- Medical management (preventive and acute therapy)
- Lifestyle modification and trigger management
- Vestibular rehabilitation for vestibular migraine
- Management of overlap syndromes (vestibular migraine + Ménière's disease)
Vestibular Neuritis & Labyrinthitis
- Acute vestibular neuritis diagnosis and management
- Corticosteroid therapy for acute vestibular neuritis
- Vestibular rehabilitation after vestibular neuritis
- Incomplete recovery and chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction management
- Labyrinthitis (bacterial and viral) management
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD)
- Diagnosis of SSCD (CT temporal bone, VEMP, audiometry)
- Conservative management for mild SSCD
- Surgical repair (middle fossa craniotomy approach, transmastoid approach)
- Management of SSCD-related autophony, pulsatile tinnitus, and Tullio phenomenon
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)
- Diagnosis of autoimmune inner ear disease
- Corticosteroid therapy and immunosuppressive treatment
- Intratympanic steroid injection for AIED
- Management of AIED in the context of systemic autoimmune disease
Chronic Dizziness & Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
- Diagnosis and management of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) coordination for PPPD
- Vestibular rehabilitation for chronic dizziness
- Management of anxiety-related dizziness and phobic postural vertigo
- Multidisciplinary management with neurology and psychiatry
Perilymphatic Fistula
- Diagnosis of perilymphatic fistula (clinical, audiological, and imaging assessment)
- Conservative management (bed rest, activity restriction)
- Surgical repair (middle ear exploration and patching)
Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation program design and supervision
- Canalith repositioning for BPPV
- Gaze stabilization exercises for unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction
- Balance training and fall prevention
- Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) assessment and rehabilitation
- Coordination with physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Tinnitus
- Comprehensive tinnitus evaluation (audiological, imaging, and psychological assessment)
- Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT)
- Sound therapy and masking
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for tinnitus coordination
- Medical management of tinnitus
- Pulsatile tinnitus evaluation and management
Neuro-Otologic Surgery
- Endolymphatic sac surgery for Ménière's disease
- Vestibular neurectomy
- Posterior semicircular canal occlusion for intractable BPPV
- Superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair
- Perilymphatic fistula repair
Clinical Excellence & Innovation
Dr. Wang has evaluated and treated tens of thousands of patients with dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders throughout his distinguished career, establishing himself as one of China's most experienced and authoritative vestibular medicine specialists. His Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders Center at the EENT Hospital of Fudan University is one of the highest-volume and most specialized vestibular medicine centers in China.
Dr. Wang has contributed to several important advances in vestibular medicine in China:
- National Vertigo Diagnosis Standards: As Chairman of the Vertigo Disease Group of the Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch, Dr. Wang has led the development and dissemination of national clinical guidelines and diagnostic standards for BPPV, Ménière's disease, vestibular neuritis, and vestibular migraine — transforming the quality of vertigo care across China
- BPPV Diagnosis and Treatment Standardization: Pioneered the systematic adoption of evidence-based canalith repositioning procedures for BPPV across China, training hundreds of physicians in proper diagnosis and treatment techniques
- Vestibular Migraine Recognition: Played a key role in raising awareness and improving diagnosis of vestibular migraine in China, a condition frequently misdiagnosed as Ménière's disease or other vestibular disorders
- PPPD Management: Established one of China's first dedicated programs for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD), integrating vestibular rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and pharmacotherapy
- Comprehensive Vestibular Diagnostics: Built a state-of-the-art vestibular function laboratory at the EENT Hospital, with the full range of diagnostic tools including video nystagmography (VNG), video head impulse test (vHIT), vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), rotary chair, and computerized dynamic posturography (CDP)
- Multidisciplinary Dizziness Clinic: Established a multidisciplinary dizziness clinic integrating neuro-otology, neurology, psychiatry, and physiotherapy for complex and chronic dizziness cases
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr. Wang is a prolific researcher with over 200 peer-reviewed publications in leading Chinese and international otolaryngology and neuro-otology journals. His research focuses on:
- BPPV — epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrence
- Ménière's disease — pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment
- Vestibular migraine — diagnosis and management
- Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)
- Vestibular rehabilitation outcomes
- Superior semicircular canal dehiscence
- Autoimmune inner ear disease
- Epidemiology of dizziness and vertigo in China
He has been the principal investigator on multiple National Natural Science Foundation grants and national clinical research projects. Dr. Wang regularly presents at major international conferences including the Bárány Society Meeting, the American Neurotology Society (ANS) Annual Meeting, and the European Academy of Otology and Neuro-Otology (EAONO) Congress.
Training & Education
As a professor at Fudan University Shanghai Medical College and Chairman of the Vertigo Disease Group of the Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch, Dr. Wang is deeply committed to advancing vestibular medicine education across China. He has trained hundreds of otolaryngologists and neurologists in evidence-based vertigo diagnosis and treatment through national training courses, workshops, and guideline development.
He supervises graduate students and residents at the EENT Hospital, and his trainees receive comprehensive training in the full spectrum of vestibular medicine, from bedside diagnosis to advanced neuro-otologic surgery.
Hospital Affiliation
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (EENT) Hospital of Fudan University
83 Fenyang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031
The EENT Hospital of Fudan University is one of China's most specialized hospitals for sensory organ diseases. The Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders Center features:
- State-of-the-art vestibular function laboratory with full diagnostic capabilities
- Video nystagmography (VNG) and electronystagmography (ENG)
- Video head impulse test (vHIT) for semicircular canal function assessment
- Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMP and oVEMP)
- Rotary chair testing
- Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP)
- High-resolution CT temporal bone and MRI with inner ear protocol
- Dedicated BPPV treatment room with repositioning chair
- Intratympanic injection suite
- Vestibular rehabilitation program with specialized physiotherapists
- Multidisciplinary dizziness clinic (neuro-otology, neurology, psychiatry, physiotherapy)
- International patient services with English-speaking coordinators
Patient Care Philosophy
- Accurate Diagnosis First: Precise diagnosis is the foundation of effective vertigo treatment — many patients with chronic dizziness have been misdiagnosed, and correct diagnosis transforms outcomes
- Evidence-Based Treatment: Treatment decisions guided by the latest international guidelines (Bárány Society, AAO-HNS) and Dr. Wang's own research
- Patient Education: Empowering patients to understand their diagnosis and actively participate in their rehabilitation
- Minimally Invasive First: Conservative and minimally invasive treatments (repositioning maneuvers, intratympanic injections, vestibular rehabilitation) prioritized before surgery
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Complex cases managed with neurology, psychiatry, and physiotherapy for comprehensive care
- Chronic Dizziness Expertise: Special attention to patients with chronic, treatment-resistant dizziness who have often seen multiple specialists without resolution
- Transparent Communication: Clear, honest communication about diagnosis, prognosis, and realistic expectations for recovery
- Long-term Partnership: Committed to long-term follow-up for patients with chronic vestibular conditions such as Ménière's disease
Why Choose Dr. Wang Wuqing?
- China's Vertigo Authority: Chairman of the Vertigo Disease Group of the Chinese Medical Association — the national leader in setting standards for vertigo diagnosis and treatment in China
- Comprehensive Vestibular Expertise: Expert in the full spectrum of vestibular disorders from BPPV to Ménière's disease, vestibular migraine, PPPD, SSCD, and autoimmune inner ear disease
- State-of-the-Art Diagnostics: Full vestibular function laboratory with vHIT, VEMP, VNG, rotary chair, and CDP for precise diagnosis
- Chronic Dizziness Specialist: Particular expertise in patients with chronic, complex, or treatment-resistant dizziness who have not found answers elsewhere
- Dedicated Specialty Hospital: The EENT Hospital is dedicated exclusively to sensory organ diseases — every resource is optimized for ear, eye, nose, and throat care
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Integration: Comprehensive rehabilitation program integrated with medical and surgical management
- Cost-Effective Excellence: Vestibular medicine evaluation and treatment costs in Shanghai are typically 60-75% lower than in the US or Europe
- International Patient Experience: Experienced in coordinating care for patients from overseas seeking expert evaluation for chronic or complex dizziness
Conditions Treated
Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) — all canal variants
- Ménière's disease (unilateral and bilateral)
- Vestibular neuritis
- Labyrinthitis (viral and bacterial)
- Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD)
- Perilymphatic fistula
- Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED)
- Otosclerosis with vestibular symptoms
- Post-surgical vestibular dysfunction
Central Vestibular Disorders
- Vestibular migraine
- Cerebellar and brainstem disorders causing dizziness (co-managed with neurology)
- Mal de débarquement syndrome
Functional Vestibular Disorders
- Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)
- Phobic postural vertigo
- Anxiety-related dizziness
- Chronic subjective dizziness
Tinnitus
- Subjective tinnitus (all types)
- Pulsatile tinnitus
- Tinnitus associated with hearing loss
- Tinnitus associated with Ménière's disease
Other Neuro-Otologic Conditions
- Unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction
- Oscillopsia
- Falls and balance disorders in the elderly
- Post-concussion vestibular dysfunction
- Drug-induced vestibular toxicity (aminoglycoside, cisplatin)
International Patient Services
China Medical Concierge - Shanghai (CMCS) provides comprehensive support for international patients seeking vestibular medicine care with Dr. Wang Wuqing at the EENT Hospital of Fudan University. We have particular experience supporting patients traveling to Shanghai for expert evaluation of chronic or complex dizziness that has not been resolved elsewhere.
Pre-Treatment Support
- Medical Record Review: Our team works with the EENT Hospital to review your audiological assessments, vestibular function tests, imaging (CT and MRI), and clinical history to assess diagnosis and treatment options
- Virtual Consultation: Arrange a video consultation with Dr. Wang's team to discuss your dizziness symptoms, previous diagnoses, and treatment history
- Pre-assessment Coordination: Comprehensive vestibular function assessment including VNG, vHIT, VEMP, audiometry, and temporal bone CT/MRI
- Second Opinion: Expert second opinion on diagnosis for patients with chronic or complex dizziness who have not found answers elsewhere
- Cost Transparency: Detailed cost estimate including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up
- Visa Assistance: Guidance on obtaining medical visa and invitation letters
- Accommodation: Help finding suitable housing near the EENT Hospital
During Treatment
- Professional Medical Interpretation: Experienced interpreters for all medical interactions
- Hospital Admission Support: Assistance with registration, payment, and navigation
- Procedure Support: Assistance during vestibular function testing, repositioning procedures, and intratympanic injections
- Rehabilitation Coordination: Support during vestibular rehabilitation sessions
- 24/7 Emergency Support: Round-the-clock assistance throughout your stay
Post-Treatment Care
- Medical Report Translation: Complete translation of vestibular function test results, diagnosis, and treatment plan
- Rehabilitation Coordination: Assistance with arranging vestibular rehabilitation after returning home
- Follow-up Coordination: Arrange follow-up clinic visits and repeat vestibular function testing
- Long-term Monitoring Plan: Clear guidance on ongoing management for chronic conditions (Ménière's disease, PPPD)
- Telemedicine Follow-up: Virtual consultations for ongoing monitoring after returning home
- Coordination with Home Physicians: Communication with your local ENT specialist, neurologist, or physiotherapist
- Lifelong Support: Ongoing assistance for chronic vestibular conditions requiring long-term management
Schedule Your Consultation
If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic dizziness, vertigo, Ménière's disease, BPPV, vestibular migraine, or another balance disorder — especially if you have not found answers elsewhere — Dr. Wang Wuqing at the EENT Hospital of Fudan University offers China's most comprehensive vestibular medicine expertise, at a fraction of Western costs.
Contact China Medical Concierge - Shanghai today to:
- Request a review of your vestibular test results and clinical history
- Schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Wang's vestibular medicine team
- Arrange a comprehensive vestibular function assessment in Shanghai
- Receive a definitive diagnosis and evidence-based treatment plan
- Start your journey toward restored balance and freedom from dizziness
Bridging international patients with China's finest vestibular medicine specialists — because chronic dizziness deserves a definitive diagnosis and expert care.
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