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Dr. Wang Xiaoping

Chinese name: 王小平
Professor, Chief Physician . Pain Medicine
Wang Xiaoping is a professor, chief physician, doctoral supervisor and postdoctoral co-supervisor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, serving as director and academic leader of the Department of Pain Medicine. A Lingnan Famous Doctor, Yangcheng Good Doctor and one of the most popular Lingnan doctors, Wang Xiaoping has more than 30 years of experience in acute and chronic pain management, specialising in postherpetic neuralgia, periarthritis of the shoulder, knee osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation and osteoporotic pain.

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30+
Years in pain medicine
3
National Natural Science Foundation of China projects
50+
SCI publications

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About Dr. Wang Xiaoping

Wang Xiaoping is a professor, chief physician, doctoral supervisor and postdoctoral co-supervisor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University (Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital), serving as director and academic leader of the Department of Pain Medicine. Since 1986 Wang Xiaoping has worked in anaesthesia and pain medicine for more than 30 years, developing a particular focus on chronic and intractable pain. Clinical practice covers postherpetic neuralgia, periarthritis of the shoulder, knee osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation and osteoporotic pain, with an emphasis on nerve blocks and interventional analgesic techniques. Academic work has been supported by three National Natural Science Foundation of China general projects and more than ten provincial and ministerial projects, with over 50 SCI papers published and contributions as lead author of five Chinese expert consensus statements on nerve blocks.
  1. Director and academic leader of the Department of Pain Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University.
  2. Professor, chief physician, doctoral supervisor and postdoctoral co-supervisor.
  3. More than 30 years of experience in anaesthesia and pain medicine since 1986.
  4. National committee member of the Chinese Medical Association Pain Medicine Branch and of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Pain Physicians Branch; vice-chair of the Pain Committee of the Chinese Medical Women’s Association.
  5. Chair of the Pain Committee of the Guangdong Medical Women’s Association; vice-chair of the Guangdong Medical Association Pain Branch and leader of its neuropathic pain group; deputy director of the Guangdong Pain Quality Control Centre.
  6. Principal investigator of 3 National Natural Science Foundation of China general projects and more than 10 provincial and ministerial projects.
  7. Author of more than 50 SCI papers; lead author of 5 Chinese expert consensus statements on nerve blocks.
  8. Recipient of Lingnan Famous Doctor, ‘Top Ten Most Popular Lingnan Doctors’ and Yangcheng Good Doctor titles.

Dr. Wang Xiaoping ’s Three Key Areas of Expertise

Three areas of focused expertise, each supported by a deep subspecialty team, high case volumes and an English-speaking care pathway coordinated by Orisene.

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Diagnosis and treatment of persistent neuropathic pain following herpes zoster, using medication, nerve blocks and interventional analgesic techniques to relieve burning, stabbing and shooting pain and restore sleep, mood, appetite, daily activity and independence for patients with long-standing postherpetic neuralgia.

Periarthritis of the Shoulder

Management of shoulder pain and restricted movement through nerve blocks, targeted injection therapy and structured rehabilitation, relieving inflammation and stiffness, restoring range of motion, and helping patients regain shoulder mobility and confidently return to normal daily activities, work and sleep.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Comprehensive analgesic treatment of degenerative knee joint pain, combining medication, intra-articular injection and nerve blocks to reduce pain, improve joint function and stiffness, restore walking ability and delay the need for joint replacement surgery in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis.

More：Cervical spondylosis——nerve-block treatment of neck and arm pain; lumbar disc herniation——interventional management of radiating back and leg pain; osteoporotic pain——analgesia for vertebral compression pain; chronic intractable pain——individualised multimodal pain reliefundefined

  • Clinical Practice & Publications

Selected cases, research & publications

Representative work drawn from documented clinical treatments, publicly indexed literature, and hospital project records, reflecting the depth of this physician's hands-on expertise and academic rigor.
1. Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN): Minimally Invasive Neuromodulation
Patients suffering from severe postherpetic neuralgia pain after shingles may benefit from advanced neuromodulation. In a prospective randomized trial led by Professor Wang Xiaoping, temporary spinal cord stimulation and pulsed radiofrequency were compared, with spinal cord stimulation providing greater pain relief, better sleep, and improved quality of life for patients with refractory nerve pain.
2. Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Diagnosis and Pain Relief
Frozen shoulder can cause progressive stiffness and night pain that restrict daily movement. Professor Wang Xiaoping evaluates shoulder pain carefully and combines medication, physical therapy, and image-guided injections to restore mobility. Thousands of patients treated at the Pain Management Department report lasting improvement in shoulder function after personalized, step-by-step rehabilitation and interventional care.
3. Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: Molecular Mechanism Research
Chronic knee osteoarthritis pain is a leading cause of disability in older adults. Professor Wang Xiaoping’s team investigated spinal SIRT1 and p53 signaling in osteoarthritis, showing that targeting the SIRT1/p53 pathway relieved persistent joint pain in experimental models. This research supports new, mechanism-based treatment strategies for patients living with knee osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain.
4. Neck and Lower Back Pain: Comprehensive Pain Center Care
Neck pain, cervical spondylosis, and lumbar disc herniation often cause persistent aching that limits work and sleep. At the Pain Management Department, Professor Wang Xiaoping builds individualized plans combining medication, non-invasive therapy, and minimally invasive intervention. Her team has cared for over one hundred thousand patients, helping them reduce pain and return to normal daily activities.
5. Expert Consensus on Nerve Block Techniques
Standardized nerve block techniques improve safety and comfort during pain treatment. Professor Wang Xiaoping led Chinese expert consensus statements on erector spinae plane block and other regional nerve blocks, defining anatomy, ultrasound-guided procedures, drug selection, and complication management. These guidelines help clinicians deliver reliable, reproducible analgesia for acute and chronic pain across the country.
6. Predicting Treatment Response with Laser Speckle Imaging
Predicting which patients respond to neuromodulation remains challenging. In a prospective observational study, Professor Wang Xiaoping’s team used laser speckle contrast imaging to monitor hand blood flow during temporary spinal cord stimulation for postherpetic neuralgia. Increased blood flow correlated with pain relief, suggesting a simple, objective indicator that may guide treatment decisions for patients with chronic nerve pain.
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Where Dr. Wang Xiaoping practices

Guangzhou

The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University（Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital）

Chinese name: 暨南大学附属第一医院（广州华侨医院）
The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital, founded in 1978, is a Grade-A tertiary university hospital and Guangdong high-level hospital, one of the province's first internet hospitals, with cerebrovascular, joint-sports and bariatric centers serving 80,000 annual discharges.
Since 1981
45 years of care
1,969
Licensed beds
73,000
Annual inpatient surgeries
Yes
Licensed beds
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