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Dr. Song-Qi Li

Dr. Song-Qi Li, MD, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant
Code: 110440000013223
VS (Vascular Surgery) EVT (Endovascular Interventional Therapy) MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) EVAR / TEVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) PAD Care (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
Experience20+ years
LanguagesEnglish | 中文
Typical turnaround3–5 business days
Second-opinion formatWritten review

Overview

Prof.Song-Qi Li is a Chief Physician, Associate Professor, and PhD Supervisor. He is a senior specialist in the Department of Vascular Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. With over 20 years of dedication to vascular surgery, he is a renowned national expert in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, particularly distinguished for his clinical expertise in managing complex aortic disorders and refractory peripheral vascular conditions.

Board Certification
Thyroid Surgery
Clinical Focus
TEVAR / EVAR (Aortic Endovascular Repair) | CEA / CAS (Carotid Surgery & Stenting) | ASO / DF (Arteriosclerosis & Diabetic Foot) | VTE / VV (Venous Thrombosis & Varicose Veins) | MIS-VS (Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery)
Approach
Guideline-driven + personalized
Best for
New diagnosis · Recurrence · Complex decisions
Clinical focus & conditions

1.Macrovascular & Aortic Excellence
Advanced repair of Aortic Dissection and Thoracic/Abdominal Aneurysms.
Surgical and interventional management of Renal Artery Stenosis.
2.Arterial & Stroke Prevention
Precision treatment for Carotid Stenosis and various types of Vasculitis.
Revascularization and limb salvage for Lower Limb ASO and Diabetic Foot.
3.Venous Health
Comprehensive therapy for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Varicose Veins.

Education & training

MD,Ph.D. — Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
Training — Cleveland Clinic, USA
Training — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC, USA)

Hospital affiliations

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Honors & Research

Honors:
Titled as "Lingnan Famous Doctor" and "Yangcheng Good Doctor"; recipient of multiple university-level awards for excellence in teaching and medical achievements.
Academic Affiliations:
Standing Committee Member of the Vascular Surgery Branch of the Guangdong Medical Association; Member of relevant committees of the Vascular Surgeon Branch of the CMDA.
Research:
PI for several National Natural Science Foundation projects and provincial research grants. Published over 30 SCI papers in domestic and international journals, focusing on the prevention of intimal hyperplasia and the development of endovascular repair devices.

Is my case a fit for a second opinion?

A second opinion is often helpful if you have a new diagnosis multiple treatment options discordant pathology or imaging results  progression/recurrence or you want confirmation before starting therapy.
•Good fit: complex decisions uncertainty multiple lines of therapy clinical trial questions.
•Not a fit: emergencies (e.g. severe symptoms acute complications). Seek urgent local care.

Important note

This page is for educational and second-opinion purposes. It is not a substitute for emergency care or an in-person exam. If you have urgent symptoms, contact local emergency services.