Dr. Chong-Hao Zhao, MD
Pain Medicine ·
Male ·
Age 54
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Dr. Chong-Hao Zhao, MD is a pain medicine specialist in San Gabriel, CA and has been practicing for 15 years. He graduated from Guangzhou Medical University in 1986 and specializes in pain medicine, interventional pain medicine, and more.
California Headache/Pain Center
420 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- GENERAL
- Health Net of California
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Nerve Block, Somatic
very high
more than 99% of peers
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
very high
more than 95% of peers
Bone Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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3 Specialties
- Pain Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Interventional Pain Medicine
2 Board Certifications
- NeurologyAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
- Pain MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Physician Specialties**
35 Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Chronic Foot Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Pain
- Facial Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Hand Pain
- Headache
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Leg Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Middle Back Pain
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myofascial Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Pain in Extremities
- Polyneuropathy
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Shoulder Pain
- Sleep Apnea
- Spine Disorders
- Vertigo
- Wrist Pain
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24 Procedures
- Botox® Injection
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Medial Branch Block
- Infusion Therapy
- IV Therapy
- Joint Injection
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar Medial Branch Block
- Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
- Lumbar Transforaminal Injection
- Medical Acupuncture
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Block, Sympathetic
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Pain Management Through Physical Therapy
- Psychotherapy Services
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Third Occipital Nerve Block
- Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Block
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Guangzhou Medical UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1986
- Ucsf-Affiliated Highland General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1996
- Ucla-Kaiser PermanenteResidency Hospital | Completed 2002
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship Hospital | Completed 2003
- Fellowship Of Headache Medicine, and Certified In Pain MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed
- Ph.D Of AnatomyOther Education | Completed
- Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of MedicineOther Education | Completed 1994
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Zhao has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese, Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 10 – 15 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Chong-Hao Zhao, MD
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I started seeing Dr Zhao when he had an office in Burbank before moving to San Gabriel. I am a migraine sufferer with neck problems as well. I got pain relief from nerve blocks, trigger point injections ,epidurals and botox injections .Also learned biofeedback. I had no discomfort when getting the...Read More
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Kathy Massey in Castaic,Ca – Feb 12, 2018
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In the past 5 yrs, , I have involuntary movements, difficulty walking and lack of motor skills. I've needed assistance with daily care, such a cooking and needing assisance with sitting, standing and showering. It's been humiliating & miserable. I've seen alot of Neurologists, which went no where....Read More
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1Jennifer Cohl Becerra in Monterey Park, CA – Jan 31, 2018
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I have frequent chronic headache since 14 years old. Once my headache starts, it feels just like a bomb explosion in side my head. The pressure makes me have to hit my head with hands strongly and the pain will spread to my whole body. I gave up seeing any doctors since 20 years old. None of them...Read More
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1Lianna S. in Rosemead, CA – Jun 17, 2016
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I have been a patient of this clinic for over 1 year, my low back pain is a lot better.
I thank Dr. Zhao and his staff for helping me thru my recovery.
There are some days that you have to wait to see the doctor and your appointment time may be delay, but that is because Dr. Zhao takes his...Read More
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1Joice in Ontario, CA – Apr 30, 2016
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Unbelievable! First visit. My son is in severe pain. We arrive at the appointment on time. After 1.5 hours of waiting, I see what I think is the doctor walk through the lobby and head downstairs to the lower part of the entry (which is an atrium). Down there are a couple of gardeners working...Read More
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42James P. in Westlake Village, CA – Apr 23, 2016