Dr. Chong-hao Zhao, MD, PhD
Pain Management Specialist
420 West Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
At a glance
4.75 stars (16 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 10 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Guangzhou Medical University
Works at California Headache and Pain Center
4.75
16 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.3
Recent reviews
My mom has been suffering from low back pain since 1998. She had 2 back surgeries which made her pain worse. She had been depending on norco and soma all this time.
Dr. Zhao is now treating my mom, and after a few series of injections, physical therapy, and acupuncture my mom is 85 % better and is walking without a walker or cane.
I am so thankful for Dr. Zhao and his team.
My recommendation to you who are reading my commitment:
Do not go with a doctor who will only prescribe you pain meds.
Do not go with a doctor who will promise you to get rid of your pain completely.
Do not go with a doctor who will treat only your findings on a mri and ignoring your symptoms.
Instead go to see Dr. Zhao.
December 8, 2015Juana R.Verified patient
What an incredible doctor.
I have been suffering low back pain for over 8 years. I had failed surgery and i was giving pain meds like crazy.
Today i discovered there is hope, there is relief and there is a life waiting for me without norco, soma or morpine.
Dr. Zhao made me realized i was building up an addition to all of this meds.
I will definitely recommend this doctor. His staff are wonderful and his office is amazing.
February 9, 2015Alondra L.Verified patient
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Migraine and chronic headache
Lower back pain
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Migraine and chronic headache
Lower back pain
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue
Neck pain and spine problems
More about Dr. Chong-hao Zhao, MD, PhD
Chong-hao Zhao, MD, PhD, is a quadruple board certified neurologist. He has received subspecialty training in headache medicine and pain management from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, which is consistently ranked among the top four best hospitals nationwide by U.S. News and Word Report magazine. He established the California Headache and Pain Center in Burbank, CA in 2004. The center relocated in 2014 to 420 West Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776, in an over 7,300 sq. Spacious newly remodeled medical building, right next to San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.
Dr. Zhao has a special interest in treating intractable headaches and pain. Dr. Zhao practices both Western and Eastern medicine in order to reduce headaches and pain, applying the holistic treatment concept. He introduced an innovative headache relief method to the medical community using a combination of complex intravenous infusion, spinal intervention, botulinum toxin injections, psychotherapy, biofeedback and acupuncture. This combination of therapy detoxifies the chemicals acquired from overused medications, blocks the pain transmission from the irritated anatomical structures, and trains the brain to understand that pain no longer exists; thereby providing lasting relief from headaches. In addition, he is an interventional pain specialist, treating chronic neck and low back pain. He has received pain diagnosis and treatment skills training in the fields of neurology, anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and acupuncture.
Dr. Zhao has a number of publications in headache, pain, and acupuncture. He speaks nationally on the topics of headache and pain, and is a lecturer of the Graduate Orofacial Pain Program at UCLA.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Guangzhou Medical University
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center, Residency in Neurology
Cleveland Clinic, Fellowship in Headache Medicine
Cleveland Clinic (Anesthesia Pain Management)
Virginia Commonwealth University (PhD)
Practice
California Headache and Pain Center
Affiliation
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Pain Medicine
American Board of Medical Acupuncture
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional memberships
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Headache Society
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Headache Medicine
Awards and publications
Award: In recognition of outstanding contribution to the clinical education program here at UCLA, School of Dentistry at UCLA, June 1,2006.
Publication: Zhao C, Stillman MJ, Rozen TD. Acupuncture in headache treatment (9th updated version). Medlink Neurology Online. August, 2013.
Publication: Zhao C, Stillman MJ. Atrophy of Corrugator Supercilii Muscle in a Patient Induced by the Onabotulinum Toxin Injection. Headache 2012; 52:309-311.
Publication: Zhao C, Stillman MJ, Rozen TD. Traditional and evidence-based acupuncture in headache management: history, theory and practice. Headache 2005;45:716-730.
Publication: Zhao C, Stillman MJ. New developments in the pharmacotherapy of tension-type headaches. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2003;4(12):2229-37.
Publication: Zhao C, Stillman M, Mays M et al. Superficial cervical plexus block as an acute abortive therapy for intractable headache (Abstract). Headache 2003;43(5):538-539.
Publication: Zhao C, Kung J, Adachi N. Effect of Local Injection of Steroid and Anesthetics on Electroacupuncture: Prevention of Immediate Analgesia And Induction of Hyperalgesia. Medical Acupuncture 2003;14(3): 41-44.
Subspecialty Certification for Headache Medicine from the United Council
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1902930019
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.25
Bedside manner
4.75
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16 reviews
Most relevant
Dr. Zhao is a very wonderful, caring compassionate Dr. and he always listens to everything I explain. She's the best.
More than 1 year agoSS
Dr. Zhao is a very wonderful, caring compassionate Dr. and he always listens to everything I explain. He's the best.
More than 1 year agoSS
Great location with great parking structure attached. Great, clean office and a very nice doctor and assistant.
December 7, 2013Initials hidden
Always, perfect. My pain levels have been reduced by 60-75% without pain medications.
More than 1 year agoGD
friendly staff, very smooth and quick visit everytime I'm here.
More than 1 year agoCH
My mom has been suffering from low back pain since 1998. She had 2 back surgeries which made her pain worse. She had been depending on norco and soma all this time.
Dr. Zhao is now treating my mom, and after a few series of injections, physical therapy, and acupuncture my mom is 85 % better and is walking without a walker or cane.
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Do not go with a doctor who will only prescribe you pain meds.
Do not go with a doctor who will promise you to get rid of your pain completely.
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Instead go to see Dr. Zhao.
December 8, 2015Juana R.Verified patient
What an incredible doctor.
I have been suffering low back pain for over 8 years. I had failed surgery and i was giving pain meds like crazy.
Today i discovered there is hope, there is relief and there is a life waiting for me without norco, soma or morpine.
Dr. Zhao made me realized i was building up an addition to all of this meds.
I will definitely recommend this doctor. His staff are wonderful and his office is amazing.
February 9, 2015Alondra L.Verified patient
This doctor was not interested learning about my problem, and thus how to treat it. He assumed i was just hoping he would prescribe narcotics for pain (i wasn't) and at that point he was done trying to figure out anything. I have peripheral neuropathy and have not found an answer. After this visit, nothing has changed. I am mad that i wasted my co-pay
Trying to be treated for chronic pain in this country is very difficult. If you advertise as a pain specialist i would hope you have many choices for the patient, not just another drug. I was told that even among pain specialists, there are sub-specialists. That is ridiculous. This place advertises itself as a headache and pain clinic.
January 21, 2015William R.Verified patient
Good
August 10, 2014Saravanan S.Verified patient
I had to wait about an hour to be seen, the visit overall went fine and give me hope for resolution to my problems. However it's been more than a week and I have not been able to schedule an MRI as prescribed by the dr. because his office staff just will not take care of the issue. I have contacted them twice in regards to updates and noone knows what is going on. Very frustrated as I am in pain.
September 18, 2014Initials hidden
Very good doctor he cared a good deal
December 5, 2013Initials hidden
Extremely pleased @ first visit. I have been passing out Dr. Zhao's business card throughout the Antelope Valley. Post-epidural injection - Dr. Zhao and his staff were amazingly caring & compassionate. The procedure was near pain free. Thank you Dr. Zhao & staff.
More than 1 year agoCC
July 27, 2016Maria O.Verified patient
August 12, 2015Michael K.Verified patient
July 20, 2015Initials hidden
March 13, 2015Alondra L.Verified patient
Which hospital is Dr. Chong-hao Zhao affiliated with?
Dr. Chong-hao Zhao is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Chong-hao Zhao work with?
Dr. Chong-hao Zhao works with California Headache and Pain Center.
Where is Dr. Chong-hao Zhao's office located?
Dr. Chong-hao Zhao's office is located at 420 West Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chong-hao Zhao have?
Dr. Chong-hao Zhao is certified by American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Medical Acupuncture, and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Chong-hao Zhao?
Dr. Chong-hao Zhao frequently sees patients for Acupuncture, Botox Treatment, Herniated Disk, Migraine, and Pain Management Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chong-hao Zhao on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Chong-hao Zhao speak?
Dr. Chong-hao Zhao speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), and Chinese (Cantonese).
How do patients rate Dr. Chong-hao Zhao in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Dr. Chong-hao Zhao. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.25/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.