Peter P. Sun

Peter P. Sun

MD

Pediatric neurosurgeon
Co-founder, Peacock Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Center
Co-surgical Director, UCSF Pediatric Brain Center
Neurosurgical director, UCSF Craniofacial Center

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  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery, 2002

  • Fellowships

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1997

    NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Spine Surgery, 1997

  • Residencies

    Yale University School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 1997

    University of California, Davis Medical Center, Neurosurgery, 1995

  • Internship

    University of California, Davis Medical Center, General Surgery, 1992

  • Education

    Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1991

  • Languages

    English

"As a doctor, I feel like I'm an advocate for my patient."

Meet Dr. Sun

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Where I see patients (7)

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    My work

    Boy runs with confidence after nerve surgery

    A condition called spastic diplegia was limiting Micah’s movement. After surgery on nerves in his spine and then rehab, he got back to being active.

    Teen surfer saved from paralysis

    Dr. Sun was part of the surgery and rehab team that helped Marcos recover his ability to walk after a harrowing surfing accident.

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    Saving future lives

    500+ UCSF investigators are researching cures for hundreds of childhood and adult diseases.

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