Dr. Zhonghui Guan
Overview
Dr. Zhonghui Guan is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist. He has particular expertise in treating chronic pain, including low back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome and cancer pain. In his research, Guan focuses on better understanding the regulation of gene expression in chronic pain. Gene expression regulation is essentially cell processes that control synthesis of proteins or other products that play a role in body functions. Guan earned his medical degree at Peking Union Medical College in Beijing. He completed an anesthesia residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a pain management fellowship at UCSF. Guan is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, California Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Neuroscience.
Dr. Guan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, and Shingles.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
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. Zhonghui Guan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zhonghui Guan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zhonghui Guan by calling their office at 415-885-3552. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zhonghui Guan a top-rated expert for Neuralgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zhonghui Guan is classified as an Advanced expert for Neuralgia, 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. Zhonghui Guan specialize in?
While Dr. Zhonghui Guan is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Zhonghui Guan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zhonghui Guan has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuralgia. You can view a list of Dr. Zhonghui Guan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zhonghui Guan accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhonghui Guan accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3552 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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- NeuralgiaDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Chronic PainDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- ShinglesDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.