Overview
Dr. B. Mark Zhao is a colorectal surgeon who cares for patients with conditions of the colon, rectum and anus. His expertise encompasses inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; colon, rectal and anal cancers; diverticulitis (infection or inflammation of small pouches in the intestines); and pelvic floor disorders, including rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence (problems with bowel control) and constipation. He specializes in using minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat many of these conditions, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery (a procedure using special instruments to remove rectal tumors without surgical incisions). He also performs colonoscopies and endoscopies to screen for or diagnose conditions of the colon and rectum. Zhao conducts research on colorectal surgical outcomes, with the goal of making these procedures safer and more effective. He has a particular interest in using biomedical informatics (health-related datasets) to improve patient care. Zhao earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of California, San Diego, where he also earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research and completed a fellowship in clinical informatics. He completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, and Crohn's Disease.
Dr. Zhao is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine/Toxicology, Clinical Informatics, American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, and American Board Of Medical Specialties, General Surgery. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zhao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Center For Colorectal Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. B M. Zhao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. B M. Zhao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. B M. Zhao by calling their office at 415-885-3606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. B M. Zhao a top-rated expert for Anal Fissure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. B M. Zhao is classified as an Experienced expert for Anal Fissure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. B M. Zhao specialize in?
While Dr. B M. Zhao is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Fissure, Proctitis, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. B M. Zhao accept my insurance?
Dr. B M. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Anal FissureDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- ProctitisDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.