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WEI YUE SUN, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.H.S.E., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.N.
Chinatown Kidney Care, PLLC
123 Lafayette Street, Suite 503
New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 966-0808
Fax.: (212) 966-0880
E-Mail: weiyuesun@yahoo.com
Wet Site: www. ckcmd.net
EDUCATION
7/03-6/04 Kidney & Urology Foundation of America Clinical and Research Fellow,
Div. of Nephrology and Hypertension, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical
Center, Brooklyn, NY.
7/02-6/03 Clinical and Research Fellow in Nephrology and Hypertension, Div. of
Nephrology and Hypertension, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center,
Brooklyn, NY.
7/99-6/02 Medical Resident, Dept. of Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital and
Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
1/98-12/05 Ph.D. Major: Health Behavior Sciences and Epidemiology. Columbia University,
New York, NY.
8/92-7/95 Master of Health Science Education, Major: Public Health Education and
Epidemiology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
8/90-7/92 Master of Public Health, Major: Public Health & Epidemiology. University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI.
8/82-7/88 M.D., Major: Medicine. Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, China,
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002
American Board of Nephrology, 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/05-Present Assistant Attending Nephrologist, Div of Nephrology and Hypertension,
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY
11/04-Present Assistant Attending Nephrologist, Div of Nephrology and Hypertension,
NYU Downtown Hospital, New York, NY.
11/04-Present Assistant Attending Nephrologist, Div of Nephrology and Hypertension,
Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center, New York, NY.
7/04-Present Practice Nephrologist, Chinatown Kidney Care, PLLC, 7618 18th Avenue,
FL 1, Brooklyn, NY 11214
8/95 to 1/98 Clinical and Public Health Epidemiologist, Div. of Family Health Services'
Research and Development Unit, New York City Department of Health, NY.
1/96 to 5/98 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health, Physical Education and
Wellness, Bronx Community College of City University of New York.
8/92-5/95 Research & Teaching Scholar, Dept. of Health Science Edu. Univ. of Florida.
9/90-8/92 Public Health Advisor and Educator, American Cancer Society, La Corsse,
Wisconsin.
7/88-8/90 Medical Resident, Dept. of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen Univ. of Medical Sciences
Medical Center, China, 7/88-8/90.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
Medical Advisory Board of National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Greater New York
American Medical Association (AMA),
American College of Physicians (ACP),
American Society of Nephrology (ASN),
Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS),
Chinese American Independent Practices Association (CAIPA)
Association of Chinese American Physicians (ACAP).
FELLOWSHIP
American Society of Nephrology (ASN),
American College of Physician (ACP).
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL ARTICLES (MANUSCRIPTS):
1. Sun, W. Y., Reiser, I. W., & Chou, S. Y. (2006). Risks factors for acute
renal insufficiency (ARI) induced by diuretics in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 47, 798-808.
2. Rothe, H. M., Shapiro, W. B., Sun, W. Y., & Chou, S. Y. (2005). Calcium-sensing receptor
gene polymorphism Arg990Gly and its possible effect on response to cinacalcet HCI.
Phamacogenetics and Genomics, 15, 29-34.
3. Sun, W.Y., Basch, C., Woof, R., & Li, X. (2004). Factors associated with colorectal
cancer screening among Chinese-Americans. Preventive Medicine, 39, 323-329.
4. Bui, M., Sun, W. Y., & Chou, S. Y. Predictors of hypernatremia in patients receiving
fresh-frozen plasma transfusion. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 14, 166A-.
5. Rothe, H., Sun, W. Y., Shapiro, W., & Chou, S. Y. (2003). Characterization of impaired
platelet responses to agonists in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis.
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 18, 455-.
6. Chou, S. Y., Momin, Z., Jayadevappa, D., Sun, W. Y., & Porush, J. G. (1998). Predictors
of acute renal failure (ARF) in patients with sepsis. Journal of the American Society of
Nephrology, 9, 128A-.
7. Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, B., Butts, G, & Merlino, M. (2001). Factors affecting immunization
status of college students in New York City. In Rosenberg, G & Weissman, A, Ed (2001).
Behavioral and Social Sciences in 21st Century Health Care, Contrinutions and Opportunties,
pp 89-100. The Haworth Press Inc: West Hazleton, PA.
8. Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, B., & Butts, G. (1999). Assessment of an outreach program that
link children who use immunization clinics to primary care. Health Marketing Quarterly, 17,
9-22.
9. Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, B. (1999). Effects of a community-based nutrition education
program on the dietary behavior among Chinese-American college students. Health
Promotion International, 14, 241-249.
10. Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, B., & Butts, G. (1998). Comparisons of immunization
accessibility between Non-US born and US-born children in New York City. Public Health,
112, 405-408.
11. Sun, W. Y., & Sangweni, B. (1998). Rationale for nutritional support of children with
HIV/AIDS from socioeconomically disadvantaged families. Journal of Applied Nutrition, 49,
89-93.
12. Sun, W. Y., & Tan, L. (1997). Smoking behavior among adolescents in the city,
suburbs, and rural areas of Shanghai. American Journal of Health Promotion, 11, 331-336.
13. Sun, W. Y., & Wu, J. S. B. (1997). Comparison of dietary self-efficacy and behavior
among American-born and foreign-born Chinese adolescents residing in New York City and
Chinese adolescents in Guangzhou, China. Journal of the American College of Nutrition,
16, 127-133.
14. Chen, W. W., & Sun, W. Y. (1997). Tai Chi Chuan, an alternative form of exercise for
health promotion and disease prevention for older adults in the community. International
Quarterly of Community Health Education, 16, 333-339.
15. Sun, W. Y., & Chen, W. W. (1997). The impact of maternal cocaine use on neonates in
socioeconomic disadvantaged population. Journal of Drug Education, 27, 389-396.
16. Sun, W. Y., Ling, G. P., Chen, P., & Shan, L. (1996). Assessment of burnout among
nurses in the People’s Republic of China. International Journal of Occupational and
Environmental Health, 2, 274-279.
17. Sun, W. Y., Dosch, M., Gilmore, G. D., Pemberton, W., & Scarseth, T. (1996). Effects of
a Tai Chi Chuan program on Hmong American older adults. Educational Gerontology, 22,
161-167.
18. Sun, W. Y. Shun, J. (1995). Smoking behavior amongst different socioeconomic groups
in the workplace in the People's Republic of China. Health Promotion International, 10,
261-266.
19. Sun, W. Y., & Chen, W. W. Chen, L., Wang, G. (1995). Difference of lifestyle advise
between traditional Chinese medical doctors and Western-style medical doctors in People's
Republic of China. Patient Education and Counseling, 25, 311-316.
20. Sun, W. Y. (1995). Cultural and environmental influences on Dietary behavior and
cardiovascular health among Chinese-American adolescents. The Eta Sigma Gamma
Monograph, 13, 98-107.
21. Sun, W. Y. (1994). The preliminary study of potential diet risk factors of cardiovascular
disease for Chinese American students. Journal of Applied Nutrition, 46, 100-105.
22. Sun, W. Y., & Chen, W. W. (1994). A preliminary study of potential dietary risk factors
for coronary heart disease among Chinese American adolescents. Journal of School Health,
64, 368-371.
23. Sun, W. Y. (1994). The impact of a Tai Chi Chuan program on the health of Hmong older
adults. The Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph, 12, 73-80.
24. Sun, W. Y. (1993). Tai Chi Chuan and health--a traditional Chinese philosophy, art, and
exercise. The Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph, 11, 39-45.
BOOKS (TEXTS):
1. Sun, W. Y., & Li, X. J. (1999). NEW-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN--THE OFFICIAL CHINESE SYSTEM.
New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
2. Sun, W. Y., & Li, X. J. (1997). CHI KUNG--INCREASE YOUR ENERGY, IMPROVE YOUR
HEALTH. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
3. Sun, W. Y., & Chen, W. W. (1995). TAI CHI CHUAN--THE GENTLE WORKOUT FOR MIND &
BODY. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
PRESENTATIONS (ABSTRACTS)
1. Bui, M., Sun, W. Y., & Chou, S. Y. “Predictors of hypernatremia in patients receiving
fresh-frozen plasma transfusion”. American Society of Nephrology 36th Annual Meeting,
San Diego, CA, 11/03.
2. Rothe, H., Sun, W. Y., Shapiro, W. B., & Chou, S. Y. “Characterization of Impaired
Platelet Responses to Agonists in Patients with End-State Renal Disease on Hemodialysis”.
World Congress of Nephrology, Berlin, Germany, 06/03.
3. Sun, W. Y., Rashidi, P., Bui, M., Chou, S. Y., & Shapiro, W. B. “Time to Hemostasis (TTH)
after Needle Removal in ESRD Patient (pts) on Hemodialysis (HD) Treatment,” 23rd Annual
Dialysis Conference, Seattle, WA, 03/03.
4. Chou, S. Y., Sun, W. Y., Hamirani, M., Alam, M., & Porush, J. G. "Risks of acute renal
insufficiency (ARI) induced by diuretics in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF),"
American Society of Nephrology/International Society of Nephrology--World Congress of
Nephrology, San Francisco, CA, 10/01.
5. Chou, S. Y., Momin, Z., Jayadevappa., Sun, W. Y., & Porush, J. G. “Predictors of Acute
Renal Failure (ARF) in Patients with Sepsis,” American Society of Nephrology 31st Annual
Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 10/98.
6. Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, B., Butts, G., Yu, C., & Merlino, M. “A Pilot Study of Pediatric
Primary Care Capacity in East Harlem, New York City,” American Public Health
Association 126th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 11/98.
7. Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, B., Butts, G., Friedman, S., & Merlino, M. “Access to Immunization
Services: Foreign-born and US-born College Students in New York City,” American Public
Health Association 126th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 11/98.
8. Sangweni, B., Sun, W. Y., Butts, G., & Merlino, M. “Assessment of Primary Care
Capacity in Low Income Communities/Neighborhood in New York City,” American Public
Health Association 126th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 11/98.
9. Sangweni, B., Sun, W. Y., Butts, G., & Merlino, M. “The Health Status and Health Care
Utilization of Immigrant Women in New York City,” American Public Health Association 126th
Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 11/98.
10. Sangweni, B., Nguyen, B., Ingster, S., Friedman, S., Sun, W. Y., & Butts, G. “Assessment
of the New York City Department of Health’s Outreach Program that Links Children Who Use
NYC Immunization Clinics to Primary Care,” American Public Health Association 126th Annual
Meeting, Washington, DC, 11/98.
11. McIntvere, J. U., Butts, G., Johnson, C. B., Sangweni, & Sun, W. Y. “Ambulatory Care
and Hospital Discharge Rates of Asthma among New York City Children, 1993-1996,"
American Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 5/98.
12. McIntvere, J. U., Butts, G., Johnson, C. B., Sangweni, & Sun, W. Y. “Ambulatory and
Hospital Discharge Rates of Asthma among New York City Children and Factors Correlating
with the Asthma prevalence" New York Academic of Medicine Annual Meeting, New York, 5/98.
13. Merlino, M., Sun, W. Y., Sangweni, N. B., Friedman, S., & Butts, G. “Comparisons of
Immunization Accessibility between Foreign-born and US-born Children in New York City,”
American Public Health Association 125th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 11/97.
14. Lobach, K., Sangweni, N. B., Sun, W. Y., Merlino, M., & Butts, G. “A Preliminary
Approach to Assessment of the Prevalence of Childhood Asthma in New York City
Neighborhoods, Using Data from Primary Care Settings,” American Public Health
Association 125th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 11/97.
15. Merlino, M., Sangweni, N. B., Sun, W. Y., Lawrence, F., & Butts, G. “Analyzing Client
Satisfaction in Response to A Quality Improvement Intervention in the Physically
Handicapped Children’s Program,” American Public Health Association 125th Annual
Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 11/97.
16. Jiang, S., & Sun, W. Y. “Effects of Smoking on the Prevalence of Oral Diseases in the
People's Republic of China,” American Public Health Association 125th Annual Meeting,
Indianapolis, IN, 11/97.
17. Jiang, S., & Sun, W. Y. “Effects of Chinese Green Tea on the Prevention of Carious
Teeth in the People’s Republic of China,” American Public Health Association 125th Annual
Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 11/97.
18. Bernadette, N., Ingster, S., Friedman, S., Sangweni, N. B., Merlino, M., Sun, W. Y., &
Butts, G.“Evaluation of the New York City Department of Health’s Effort to Link Children Who
Use Immunization Clinics to Primary Care,” American Public Health Association 125th Annual
Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 11/97.
19. McIntvere, J. U., Butts, G., Johnson, C. B., Sangweni, N. B., Merlino, M, & Sun, W. Y.
“Ambulatory Care and Hospital Discharge Rates of Asthma among New York City Children,
1993-1995," American Public Health Association 125th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis,
IN, 11/97.
20. Sun, W. Y., Friedman, S., Sangweni, N. B., & Butts, G., “Factors Affecting Immunization
Status of College Students in New York City,” American Public Health Association 124th Annual
Meeting, New York, NY, 11/96.
21. Sangweni, N. B., Lobach, K., Merlino, M., Sun, W. Y., & Butts, G. “Pediatric Primary Care
Shortage in Low Income Communities in New York City,” Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) 1996 Conference for Maternity and Child Health, Atlanta, GA, 12/96.
22. Sangweni, N. B., Sun, W. Y., Merlino, M., & Watkins, B. “Available Data on Immigrant
Women,” New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Tri-state Conference for Immigrant
Women's Health, New York, NY, 6/96.
23. Chen, W. W., & Sun, W. Y. “Comparison of Patient's Lifestyle Counseling between
Tradition-Chinese Medical Doctors and Western-Style Medical Doctors in People's Republic
of China,” American Public Health Association 123rd Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 10/95.
24. Sun, W. Y. “A Preliminary Study of Smoking Behavior among Different Level Workers in
Guangzhou, People's Republic of China,” American Public health Association 123rd Annual
Conference, San Diego, CA, 10/95.
25. Chen, W. W., & Sun, W. Y. “The Health Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Older Adults,”
International Conference of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Gainesville, FL, 7/95
26. Sun, W. Y., & Chen, W. W. “The Potential Diet Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease
for Chinese-American,” American School Health Association National Convention, Houston,
TX, 10/94.
27. Sun, W. Y. “The Impact of Maternal Cocaine Use on Neonates” Florida Public
Health Association/Southern Health Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 10/94.
28. Chen, W. W., & Sun, W. Y. “Health Education and Health Services in the People's
Republic of China,” American School Health Association National Convention, Pittsburgh,
PA, 9/93.
GRANT
1. Sun, W. Y. & Chou, S. Y: Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, Inc. Research Grant
for $30,000 for a research titled "Risks of Acute Renal Insufficiency (ARI) Induced by Diuretics
in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF),"
2. Sangweni, N. B., Sun, W. Y., Merlino, M. & Butts, G: Bureau of Immunization, New York
City Department of Health Research and Service Grant for $ 150,000 for a program titled
“Immunization for Every Child by Year 2000,” August, 1996-December, 1998.
3. Sun, W. Y. & Chen, W. W: University of Florida Research Foundation Grant for $15,000 for
a program titled “Tai Chi Chuan on the Health of Older Adults at Gainesville,” August, 1993-
August, 1994.
HONORS and AWARDS
1. Clinical and Research Fellowship Award, Kinney & Urology Foundation of America, Inc.,
New York, U.S.A., 2003-2004.
2. 21st Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical Center, Cambridge,
England, 2003.
3. One Thousand Great Scientists, 1st edition, International Biographical Center, Cambridge,
England, 2002.
4. Marouis Who's Who in the World 19th, 20th , 21st and 22nd Editions, New Jersey, U.S.A,
2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
5. Marouis Who's Who in American, 55th, 56th 57th, 58th and 59th Editions, New Jersey,
U.S.A, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
6. Marouis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 4th and 5th Edition, New Jersey, U.S.A,
2002-2003 and 2004-2005.
7. Marouis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 6th ,7th and 8th Edition, New Jersey,
U.S.A, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and 2004-2005.
8. Minority Scholarship Award, Columbia University, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005.
9. Outstanding International Student Award, University of Florida, 1995.
10. C.A.Boyd Graduate Scholarship, University of Florida, 1994-1995.
11. Outstanding Graduate Student Award, University of Florida, 1993-1994.
12. Outstanding Student Teacher Award, University of Florida, 1993-1994.
13. Outstanding Research and Paper Presentation Award, University of Florida, 1993-1994.
14. The National Dean's List, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1991-1992.
15. Outstanding International Student Award, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1991.