Shelly (Xuerui) Wu was born in Shanghai, China, and raised in Zimbabwe. She moved to the US for college and received her Bachelor of Science from University of Michigan in 2018 (Go Blue!). She then completed her dental training at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and obtained her DMD degree in 2022.
Dr. Wu’s time in University of Pittsburgh provided her with the opportunity to work with a diverse pool of patients. She served as the President of AADMD (American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry) where she advocated and provided dental care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her interest in pediatric dentistry stemmed from her desire to help foster good preventative care during childhood, and her mission is to provide a safe and welcoming dental experience for all her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Wu enjoys exploring nature, rock climbing, cooking, and baking. She is excited to explore the west coast and be a resident at UCSF! "