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Rupeng Li

Rupeng Li, MD

4.7285 ratings

Pain Medicine

Online Booking
Video Visit

Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Rupeng Li

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

2022

About the Provider

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.

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • American Medical Association

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory University Hospital
  2. Emory Pain Center
    • 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 12, Atlanta, GA 30308
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  3. Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusets General Hospital, Pain Medicine, MD, 2022
  • Residency: Massachusets General Hospital, Anesthesiology, MD, 2021
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr - East Campus, Emergency Medicine, MD, 2018
  • Medical Education: China Medical University, 2002

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

285 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2026

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    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

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Dr Li was very attentive and explained well my options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Thacker really listened to me before I saw Dr. Li. He also offered treatment suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr Li was very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    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

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Good

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    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

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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 .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    First Doctor that wants to help solve my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr Li and his Fellow were terrific.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Everything went well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Lei is awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Both doctors were smart, and empathetic. Understood my urgency.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Excellent very professional service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Great with Customer Service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    He's a great MD

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Everything was wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    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.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr Li made me more hopeful that the back pain could be resolved.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    Dr Li is very thorough, honest and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Dr. Li understood my condition and provided the follow up I was expecting.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    He removed the pain I was having! I love him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2025

    I could not ask for a better health professionals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2025

    Dr. Li is the ABSOLUTE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2025

    Explain everything very clear. Excellent!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    Made it possible for me to explain to my doctor's appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2024

    Yes, I'll recommend Dr. Li to anyone, but I'll tell them to stay away from the Emory Cancer center.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    Both Dr. Li and his assistant listened very well and asked and answered questions clearly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    Dr Li and Dr Sok were extremely concerned and helpful for my issued

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Procedure was explained in detail by the doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2024

    Perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2024

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2024

    Medical Staff asked questions & showed concern. They were very professional & caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2024

    I'm really liked the Fellow that did most of the visit. I wish I could remember his name!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2024

    Doc is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2024

    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.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2024

    Language problems

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2024

    It like each department in Emory will get paid