Rupeng Li, MD, PhD
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RolePain Medicine
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2022
Background
A board certified pain management physician, Dr. Li works with care teams at Winship Cancer Institute to treat chronic pain symptoms in patients with cancer.
Dr. Li received his MD and MS from China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan. He earned his PhD in Biophysics from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed his fellowship in pain medicine and his anesthesiology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Titles & Roles
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Assistant Professor, Department of AnesthesiologyEmory University School of Medicine
Education & Training
Education
- Fellowship, MD, Pain Medicine, 2022Massachusets General Hospital
- Residency, MD, Anesthesiology, 2021Massachusets General Hospital
- Internship, MD, Emergency Medicine, 2018Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr - East Campus
- Medical Education, 2002China Medical University
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Medical Association
Research
Dr. Li's research is focused on the central nervous system response and neuroplasticity in patients with acute and chronic pain.
Ratings & Reviews
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03/27/2026 |
Dr. Li goal is to help his patients to the highest of his ability. He has great bedside manners and he is an excellent listener. |
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03/26/2026 |
Dr Li and his assistant were very helpful particularly, Dr Li who listened to my concerns on the possible upcoming procedure. He spent good amount of time explaining throughly. I walk away satisfied with the visit |
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03/17/2026 |
Dr Li was very attentive and explained well my options |
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02/19/2026 |
Dr. Thacker really listened to me before I saw Dr. Li. He also offered treatment suggestions. |
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02/04/2026 |
Dr Li was very caring. |
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01/29/2026 |
Doctor was pretty adamant about using his department for a new treatment despite the long wait time for new patient appointment. He was very responsive to my new complaints and working with me to address the cause and treatment |
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01/28/2026 |
Good |
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01/15/2026 |
Good |
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01/08/2026 |
The physician that came in before Dr. Li told me one thing and Dr. Li gave a completely different explanation. Dr. Li is very hard to understand but he has helped me |
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12/27/2025 |
Honestly, I traveled as early as 6 AM to be on time for the appointment to Beat rush-hour traffic and still feel as though it almost made me feel as though it was somewhat a waste of my time as I didn't feel heard. I will say that my specific questions about IV infusion, particularly was addressed, but the pain references that I made to the pain management provider were not particularly addressed, and I specifically made the appointment because this provider specialized the pain management and the study of neuroplastic city which in all honesty wasn't applied to my case . |
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12/25/2025 |
First Doctor that wants to help solve my problem |
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12/19/2025 |
Dr Li and his Fellow were terrific. |
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12/17/2025 |
Everything went well. |
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12/11/2025 |
Dr. Lei is awesome! |
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11/22/2025 |
Dr. Li always takes ample time with me. He listens to my concerns and answers any questions that I might have thoroughly. |
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11/12/2025 |
Dr. Li listened and prescribed an increase in medication as wanted. He really seemed to be in a hurry and did not spend much time withme. |
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11/12/2025 |
Both doctors were smart, and empathetic. Understood my urgency. |
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11/05/2025 |
Excellent very professional service |
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10/02/2025 |
DR. LI ALWAYS TRY TO MAKE SURE HE COVERS ALL AREAS ABOUT MY TREATMENTS, PROBLEMS IF ANY, MY CONERNS, QUESTIONS AND WORRIES. IF THERE IS A TIME I DONT UNDERSTAND HE WILL SHOW ME AS FAR WHERE THE LEAD OR WIRE WILL BE PLACED OR GIVES ME ALL OPTIONS AND ITS RISK OR BENEFITS. HE PULLS UP PICTURES OR DRAW IT OUT IF HE SEE MY FACE IS CONFUSED LOL I LOVE. HE WRITE DOWN THE PROCEDURES FOR ME TO LOOK OVER AT HOME BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. |
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09/09/2025 |
Great with Customer Service |
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09/04/2025 |
Great experience |
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08/19/2025 |
Very thorough |
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08/09/2025 |
He's a great MD |
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07/08/2025 |
Everything was wonderful |
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06/13/2025 |
The purpose of this visit was, in some sense, the result of having seen 4 Doctors to Address my back problems and associated pain previously. Before the appointment I had many questions, concerns and some conflicting information. By the end of the meeting, I had a much better understanding and clear and substantial information upon which to work. This was likely the longest doctors appointment's I ever had. This is also likely the most thorough doctors appointment I've ever had, I was so thankful and pleased to have the attentive care of Dr Qureshi and Dr. Li. |
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05/21/2025 |
Dr. R. Li was extremely strange. He had not reviewed my MRI or orthopedic surgeons notes. Dr. R. Li kept laughing/giggling as if he was "high" from a substance. In his notes regarding my issues, he said that I have back issues and arthritis, which I never had or complained about any back issues and I was never diagnosed with arthritis. I kept telling him about my actual diagnosis from my orthopedic surgeon and PCP according to all of my MRIs, but he continued to disregard the information. The appointment was a horrible experience, which I have decided to schedule an appointment with a different pain management provider outside of Emory. |
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04/25/2025 |
Dr Li made me more hopeful that the back pain could be resolved. |
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04/19/2025 |
I waited for a long time before seeing a doctor one hour and no one entered to say the Dr. Would be late; I stepped out of the waiting room knotted on a door a assistant answered. Said she would check for me. After that the Dr. And his assistant entered. He apologize. However I was ready to leave ; He said he need to set up an appointment. And someone else will contact me.So for no one has. What an experience and Im still in pain.I was there for a pain management Dr. |
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04/16/2025 |
Awesome |
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03/29/2025 |
Dr Li is very thorough, honest and professional. |
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03/21/2025 |
Dr. Li understood my condition and provided the follow up I was expecting. |
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03/15/2025 |
He removed the pain I was having! I love him |
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03/08/2025 |
I could not ask for a better health professionals |
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03/04/2025 |
Dr. Li is the ABSOLUTE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD. |
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02/16/2025 |
Explain everything very clear. Excellent!! |
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01/28/2025 |
Made it possible for me to explain to my doctor's appointment. |
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12/12/2024 |
I am extremely satisfied with my visit . Both Dr. Sok and Dr Li, were very engaging. I feel they listened to my concerns and proposed a very good plan. Explanation of their position was extremely thorough and understandable. |
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11/19/2024 |
Yes, I'll recommend Dr. Li to anyone, but I'll tell them to stay away from the Emory Cancer center. |
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11/15/2024 |
Both Dr. Li and his assistant listened very well and asked and answered questions clearly |
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10/22/2024 |
Dr Li and Dr Sok were extremely concerned and helpful for my issued |
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10/16/2024 |
Procedure was explained in detail by the doctor |
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09/12/2024 |
Good |
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08/29/2024 |
Perfect |
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08/23/2024 |
Both Dr. Li and the Fellow were very attentive to my questions and gave very helpful and detailed responses. I felt as though they sympathized with the pain I'm enduring and made recommendations that may possibly give me some relief. |
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06/07/2024 |
Medical Staff asked questions & showed concern. They were very professional & caring. |
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05/21/2024 |
I'm really liked the Fellow that did most of the visit. I wish I could remember his name! |
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05/16/2024 |
Doc is great! |
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05/11/2024 |
Dr. Fisher was cordial and informative during our initial encounter. Dr. Li was also very cordial and it was comforting in that he stowed concern for my condition and wanted to figure out the best option for me. He discussed the options with me and allowed me to participate in the decision. I appreciate that Dr. Li responded promptly to my messages on My Chart. |
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04/25/2024 |
Language problems |
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04/23/2024 |
It like each department in Emory will get paid |
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04/14/2024 |
This was screening doc on fellowship program in pain department. Nice guy previous visit had fellowship doc who didn't know very much |