yao Yi

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