Dr. Patricia Zheng
Overview
Dr. Patricia Zheng is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who cares for patients with neck pain and mid-to-low back pain. She specializes in nonsurgical treatments for spinal disorders, favoring the least invasive methods possible to diagnose and relieve pain and dysfunction. When appropriate, she performs X-ray-guided injections to reduce pain and improve quality of life. Zheng's research focuses on identifying factors associated with chronic low back pain and developing tools to estimate an individual's likelihood of experiencing various outcomes. Her research has received awards from the National Institutes of Health, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS), and North American Spine Society. Zheng serves as chief of UCSF's physical medicine and rehabilitation division. She leads its team of physiatrists, which partners with other specialists to care for adults and children with a range of physical impairments, including neurologic, musculoskeletal and traumatic injuries. She also represents UCSF through leadership positions in AAPM&R and IPSIS. She currently holds the UCSF Melissa J. Ma Endowed Professorship for Orthopaedic Surgery. Zheng earned her medical degree from UCSF and completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, serving as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in PM&R Interventional Spine at Stanford, where she trained in advanced image-guided procedures using ultrasound and X-ray. Zheng grew up in South Pasadena, California. On weekends, she serves as a chauffeur for her two kids, who have a busier social calendar than she does.
Dr. Zheng is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 Owens St., San Francisco, CA 94158
290 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065
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.
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Palo Alto VA Medical Center
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Spine Center
Dr. Sibel Demir-Deviren is a physiatrist, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She treats a wide range of conditions – from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries – with the goal of restoring function. Her expertise includes musculoskeletal disorders, acute and chronic pain, interventional therapy for the spine, joint and soft tissue injections, and peripheral nerve blocks. In her research, Demir-Deviren assesses outcomes for patients who receive interventional spinal therapy. She is also interested in studying mechanisms involved in injury of intervertebral discs (the cushioning structures in between the vertebrae) and opioid-induced hyperalgesia (heightened response to pain). Demir-Deviren completed postdoctoral research in orthopedic surgery at UCSF, examining outcomes in patients with scoliosis, other spinal disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Demir is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Neuralgia.
Sapna Patel is a Physiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, and Tissue Biopsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patricia Zheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia Zheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patricia Zheng by calling their office at 415-353-2739. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patricia Zheng a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patricia Zheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, 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. Patricia Zheng specialize in?
While Dr. Patricia Zheng is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Patricia Zheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patricia Zheng has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Patricia Zheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patricia Zheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Patricia Zheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2739 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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- Distinguished
- ScoliosisDr. Zheng isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- Chronic PainDr. Zheng isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Zheng isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Zheng isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Zheng isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Zheng isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Zheng isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Zheng isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Foot DropDr. Zheng isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Zheng isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated DiskDr. Zheng isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.