Chen Zhao
Distinguished in Restless Legs Syndrome

Dr. Chen Zhao

Neurology
Sutter Health
Buhler Specialty Pavilion
2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
Sacramento, CA 
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Distinguished in Restless Legs Syndrome
Sutter Health
Buhler Specialty Pavilion
2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
Sacramento, CA 
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Overview

Chen Zhao is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 10 articles in the study of Restless Legs Syndrome.

Graduate Institution
University Of Minnesota
Residency
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Neurology
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in CA
Board Certifications
Neurology
Fellowships
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Aging and Dementia
Hospital Affiliations
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Buhler Specialty Pavilion
2800 L Street, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95816
Call: 916-454-6850

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


68 Total Publications

Internalized Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia in Rural China: Prevalence and Associated Factors.
Internalized Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia in Rural China: Prevalence and Associated Factors.
Journal: The International journal of social psychiatry
Published: November 13, 2025
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My biggest inspiration were my parents who always inculcated in me the importance of achieving the highest level of education and giving back to others.To treat the person, rather than the disease, and to improve the quality of life/care by increasing awareness and education. Dr. Hadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and REM Behavior Disorder.

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