yao Yi

Specialization: Neurologist
35 years of experience
Speaks:
Chinese
Workplace: China, Xiamen, Xiamen Humanity Hospital
Standing Council Member of the China Association Against Epilepsy and Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation.
Dr. Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is an expert in functional neurology and neurosurgery for children and adults. Dr. Yi specializes in treating complex drug-resistant epilepsy and brain tumors. He holds a Standing Council position at the China Association Against Epilepsy.
- Serves as Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation.
- Expert in brain functional mapping and microsurgery for vascular conditions.
- Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and advanced neurosurgical planning.
- Works at a tertiary center equipped with intraoperative MRI and robotic systems.

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Precision Examination: Stereotactic Deep Brain Electrode Implantation and SEEG Monitoring for Patients of All Ages (Infants to Adults)

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Qualifications

Prof. Yi Yao is the Chief of the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He focuses on functional neurology and neurosurgery. The specialist treats children and adults with epilepsy.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

Dr. Yao treats drug-resistant epilepsy using neurosurgical techniques. He uses brain functional mapping to identify seizure origins and preserve healthy tissue. Furthermore, the specialist performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and microsurgery for brain tumors. Prof. Yao also provides emergency intervention for acute seizures.

Professional Leadership

Dr. Yao holds leadership positions in national medical organizations. He is a Standing Council Member of the China Association Against Epilepsy. His work helps shape national standards for seizure care. He also is the Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation.

Standing Council Member, China Association Against Epilepsy
Vice Chairman, Epilepsy Surgery Foundation
Vice President, Fujian Epilepsy Association
Committee Member, Pediatric Neurosurgery

Conditions Treated

Drug-resistant epilepsy
Pediatric epilepsy
Brain tumors
Vascular brain diseases
Status epilepticus — a severe seizure lasting more than five minutes or having multiple seizures close together

Procedures and Diagnostics

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery — a procedure where electrodes are implanted in the brain to regulate abnormal electrical signals
Microsurgery for tumors
Advanced neurosurgical planning
Brain MRI and functional mapping — a technique to locate parts of the brain responsible for critical functions like movement or speech
Brain biopsy