Dr. Rochelle S. Zak
Overview
Dr. Rochelle Zak is a sleep medicine specialist who cares for patients with sleep disorders, including restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea, parasomnia (abnormal behaviors that occur during sleep) and insomnia. She has a particular interest in helping patients manage restless legs syndrome (RLS). Zak's research focuses on sleep in women in midlife as well as the different ways that RLS may be seen in patients. Zak earned her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed residencies in neurology at New York – Presbyterian Hospital. She completed fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology at Montefiore Medical Center and at North Shore Medical Center and sleep medicine at New York – Presbyterian Hospital. Zak volunteers with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, serving on the guidelines advisory panel. She is also a member of the executive committee of the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group.
Dr. Zak is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Insomnia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2330 Post St., Suite 420, San Francisco, CA 94115
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rochelle S. Zak
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rochelle S. Zak?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rochelle S. Zak by calling their office at 415-885-7886. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rochelle S. Zak a top-rated expert for Restless Legs Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rochelle S. Zak is classified as an Elite expert for Restless Legs Syndrome, 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. Rochelle S. Zak specialize in?
While Dr. Rochelle S. Zak is a Sleep Medicine, they have specific expertise in Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sleep Medicine.
Does Dr. Rochelle S. Zak participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rochelle S. Zak has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Restless Legs Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Rochelle S. Zak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rochelle S. Zak accept my insurance?
Dr. Rochelle S. Zak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7886 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Distinguished
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Zak isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Zak isDistinguished. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Advanced
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Zak isAdvanced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- InsomniaDr. Zak isAdvanced. Learn about Insomnia.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Zak isAdvanced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Experienced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Zak isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- DeliriumDr. Zak isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DrowsinessDr. Zak isExperienced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Zak isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Irregular Sleep-Wake SyndromeDr. Zak isExperienced. Learn about Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.
- MenopauseDr. Zak isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.