Xiaodan Yu
Chief Physician; Director of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Yu Xiaodan as a senior developmental-behavioral pediatric expert whose research and clinical focus centers on child nutrition and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Yu Xiaodan as a senior developmental-behavioral pediatric expert whose research and clinical focus centers on child nutrition and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Biography
According to the official page, Yu Xiaodan serves as director of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at SCMC. The page highlights leadership as a national key-research chief scientist, Shanghai leading talent, multiple national academic appointments, more than 80 papers as first or corresponding author, 6 edited or contributed books, and several scientific awards.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Developmental-behavioral pediatrics
- •Child nutrition
- •Neurodevelopment
Conditions Treated
More experts for this conditionClinic Schedule
- •Monday morning (specialist clinic)
- •Tuesday morning (specialist clinic)
- •Wednesday all day (VIP clinic)
Academic Titles
- •Director of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
- •Chief Scientist on national key research project
- •Shanghai Leading Talent
Academic Roles
- •Vice Leader of the Child Health Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
- •Vice Chair of the Allergy Committee of the Chinese Research Hospital Association and leader of its pediatric allergy group
- •Chair of the Early Life Health Promotion Committee of the China Maternal and Child Health Association
- •Leader of the Developmental-Behavioral Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
- •Director committee member of the Clinical Medicine Committee of the Shanghai Trace Elements Society
- •Member of the Maternal and Child Nutrition Branch of the Chinese Nutrition Society
Education & Overseas Experience
The reviewed official page emphasizes national academic and research leadership; explicit overseas training details were not listed in the excerpt reviewed.
Research Highlights
- •Main research focus is child nutrition and neurodevelopmental disorders
- •Led 6 national-level projects, including national key R&D, major difficult-disease collaborative projects, and National Natural Science Foundation studies
- •Led more than 10 provincial and ministerial projects
- •Published more than 80 papers as first or corresponding author
- •Edited or co-edited 6 books
Signature Techniques
- ★Integrated developmental assessment
- ★Nutrition-neurodevelopment evaluation
- ★Long-term management of developmental disorders
Awards & Honors
- ★Shanghai Science and Technology Award (Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress)
- ★Maternal and Child Health Science and Technology Award (Third Prize in Natural Science)
- ★7th Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Medical Achievement Award
International Patient Fit
Potentially suitable for international families seeking a senior tertiary-center opinion on neurodevelopment, feeding, learning, and child nutrition issues, especially where both medical and long-term developmental planning are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Xiaodan Yu may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Child nutrition and neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, especially when families want input from a leading pediatric center in Shanghai.
What kinds of cases is this expert best for?
This expert is generally best suited for cases involving ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, Tic disorders, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.
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Prepare the latest diagnosis, imaging or pathology reports, treatment summaries, medication list, and any key questions for the specialist. Clear English translations are helpful if available.
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Affiliated Hospital
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International DepartmentCredentials
- Chief Physician
- Director of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics