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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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 |
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04/11/2024 |
Dr Li is very caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, honest & thorough. He is wonderful & goes all out for his patients. I highly recommend him to anyone!! |
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03/09/2024 |
This is one of the best appointments I have ever had and I usually have at least 1 appointment a week. I thanked both the resident and Dr Li for their excellent treatment of me and for determining treatment going forward. |
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02/21/2024 |
Dr. Li was knowledgeable and showed compassion and empathy. |
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02/09/2024 |
Dr. Li was very professional and attentive to my questions and made sure I understood his answers. He's also a great Dr because he gives you the pros and cons of his recommendations, he also tries to find an alternative before he recommend surgery. I don't feel like he's trying to get paid by referring me to have surgery |
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02/08/2024 |
Dr. Li really cares and I feel safe |
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01/11/2024 |
Dr Rupeng Li changed my life! His knowledge about my condition was top notch, but of course he is paid to know about it. He doesn't get paid to CARE though, and he showed AMAZING care and attention to my health needs that was way above and beyond what he was hired to do. He was empathetic, did his homework ab other doctors who might help me, researched implant options for who knows how many hours, made his staff take EXCELLENT care for me, factored into my appointments the amount of time it would take me to get to downtown Atlanta and home agai. (It's 7 hrs round trip to see him), he welcomed my husband, educated us about treatments from beginning to end, and on and on and on. He is the best doctor I have EVER had in my life! |
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12/29/2023 |
In the years I have used Emory I have rarely experience the kindness, care, knowledge, and concern that I was given by Dr Li and Dr Maon ?. I left feeling hopeful that we might be able to improve my life quality. |
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11/08/2023 |
Dr. Li showed concern for my health and gave advice about future treatments . |
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11/01/2023 |
Very good experience |
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10/28/2023 |
Dr. Li showed great concern for my condition. He discussed several options for relief. He spent a great amount of time answering all of my questions and concerns. |
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10/13/2023 |
Excellent detail in treatment options |
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09/28/2023 |
I am empressed with the staff there at Emory |
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09/19/2023 |
Dr. Li listened to my concerns, showed empathy and made me feel comfortable. It was very easy to talk about my pain and even easier to listen to his approach to a treatment. |
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08/29/2023 |
I was empressed with the staff |
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08/29/2023 |
Dr. Li has got to be the Best Doctor In Georgia, USA! He is wonderful! |
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08/05/2023 |
Everyone knew their business, made sure I understood, & were great!!!! |
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08/04/2023 |
Dr. LI was knowledgeable, courteous and accommodating. |