Specialist route
Jiwen Wang
Chief Physician; Master's Supervisor; Director of Neurology
Neurology · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Wang Jiwen as a senior pediatric neurologist, especially known for epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, ketogenic diet therapy, and complex neurologic disease management.
Use this page to decide whether the specialist direction fits the case, then confirm live appointment availability through the hospital channel.
Expert titles, clinic schedules, and registration availability change quickly. Please treat this page as direction-setting and verify live slots with the official hospital system.
Epilepsy · Refractory epilepsy · Ketogenic diet therapy · Rare pediatric neurologic disease
Monday morning (specialist clinic) · Thursday all day (VIP clinic)
Diagnosis, imaging, surgery notes, lab reports, and treatment history should be organized before booking.
Decide before booking
Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.
Neurology
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Profile checked: 2026-04-08
Case fit
Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.
Strong fit for international families seeking epilepsy-focused pediatric neurology care, especially for refractory epilepsy, dietary treatment options, or complex neurologic second opinions.
Appointment route
For time-sensitive specialists, the practical path is often official expert clinic, specialty clinic, or the same department team when the top slot is unavailable.
- •Monday morning (specialist clinic)
- •Thursday all day (VIP clinic)
Expert titles, clinic schedules, and registration availability change quickly. Please treat this page as direction-setting and verify live slots with the official hospital system.
Records to prepare
Complete records make the first consultation more efficient, especially for pediatric surgical and specialty cases.
- ✓Recent outpatient or discharge summaries with confirmed and suspected diagnoses
- ✓Imaging reports and source files, such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy, or echocardiography when relevant
- ✓Surgery, pathology, genetic, or specialist consultation reports if the child has already been treated
- ✓Medication, growth, feeding, rehabilitation, and symptom timeline notes
- ✓A short question list covering the decision you want the specialist to answer
Biography
According to the official page, Wang Jiwen is a chief physician, master's supervisor, and director of neurology at SCMC. The page highlights leadership roles in national and Shanghai epilepsy and pediatric neurology organizations and overseas training in Japan at Okayama University Hospital and Fukuoka University Hospital for pediatric epilepsy, EEG, and genetic diagnosis.
Expertise map
We separate the public profile into disease areas, clinical work, procedures, and academic depth so the page is useful for real appointment decisions.
Specialties
- Pediatric neurology diagnosis and treatment
- Epilepsy care
- Refractory epilepsy
- Ketogenic diet therapy
- Rare and difficult pediatric neurologic diseases
Practice Areas
- Pediatric neurology
- Epilepsy care
- Neurometabolic and neurogenetic evaluation
Conditions Treated
- Epilepsy
- Tic disorders
- Headache
- Febrile seizures
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Rare and complex neurologic disorders
Signature Techniques
- ACTH for infantile spasms
- Ketogenic diet for drug-resistant epilepsy
Clinical and academic depth
Research focus, roles, awards, and training background help judge whether the specialist has long-term depth in a narrow problem.
Academic Titles
- •Chief Physician
- •Master's Supervisor
- •Director of Neurology
Leadership Track Record & Contributions
- •Overseas epilepsy training in Japan
Research Highlights
- •Research focuses on diagnosis and treatment of refractory childhood epilepsy, ketogenic diet therapy, and rare or difficult pediatric neurologic disease
- •A listed project is a national key R&D sub-project on neural regulation of inflammation and repair in peripheral tissues and organs
- •A listed National Natural Science Foundation general project studied epilepsy treatment targeting hippocampal glutamate AMPA receptor GluA2/TARPγ-8
Academic Roles
- •Council member of the China Association Against Epilepsy
- •Deputy director-level committee member of the Ketogenic Diet Committee of the China Association Against Epilepsy
- •Committee member of the Precision Medicine and Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Committee of the China Association Against Epilepsy
- •Committee member of the Tuberous Sclerosis Committee of the China Association Against Epilepsy
- •Member of the Pediatric Neurology Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
- •Member of the Pediatric Neurology Group of the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association
- •Council member of the Shanghai Anti-Epilepsy Association
- •Deputy Head of the Pediatric Neurology Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes training in Japan at Okayama University Hospital and Fukuoka University Hospital in pediatric epilepsy, EEG, and genetic diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Jiwen Wang may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric neurology diagnosis and treatment, Epilepsy care, Refractory epilepsy, 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 Epilepsy, Tic disorders, Headache, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.
Can OriEast help arrange the appointment?
Yes. OriEast can help international families prepare records, confirm booking steps, and coordinate communication with Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department when arranging care.
What records should patients prepare before booking?
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.