We’ve been hearing the name “Anita Wu” around Memory & Movement Charlotte for years…ever since Dr. Sanjay Iyer joined the practice in 2019. When Dr. Iyer comes across a complicated case and needs a second opinion, he calls Dr. Wu.

“I’ve known Dr. Wu professionally and personally for over 10 years.  She is a talented, thorough and thoughtful neurologist. Her engaging personality helps her instantly connect with her patients and their families. MMC is proud to add another mission-driven, high-caliber physician to our team.”

Dr. Wu will begin seeing Memory & Movement Charlotte patients in October, but she’s already getting acclimated. We sat down with her recently to learn a bit more:

Tell us a little about yourself – where are you from?
My husband and I have a son and a daughter, and we moved to Charlotte from New York City more than ten years ago when the kids were in elementary school so they’ve largely grown up here. I grew up in Maryland, where my father still lives, and my parents are both from Taiwan.

Why did you choose to become a doctor and why neurology?
I think I became a neurologist because the intersection of the practical - being a doctor, and the impossible - understanding the mind, fascinates me.

I’ve always known I wanted to help people and medicine is a way to do that. Neurology in particular brings forward the essence of who we are as humans in the most fundamental way. As a neurologist I’ve never stopped learning and there are always new developments in the field. I learn from every patient and family I have the privilege of knowing.

How did you first learn about MMC?
Through referrals! I’ve known about MMC for a while, and have often referred patients there.

What do you do when you aren't working?
I like to spend time with family and friends. Our son is a swimmer so we spend a lot of time at swim meets. I exercise regularly, I read and want to read more – I currently read a lot of Neurology journals and some fiction, but I’d like to read more fiction and social science-focused books – I was an English major in college!

Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I deeply believe in MMC’s comprehensive approach. My mother had a stroke, and a few years later developed cognitive issues that took her from us. Currently, my mother-in-law is living with vascular dementia and we are her caregivers.

Patients need care, but so do caregivers. I’m thrilled to join a practice that prioritizes both.