Fanglin Zhang, MD., PhD.

Bio

Dr. Zhang is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University, where she is dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex neurological disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. Dr. Zhang prioritizes building strong partnerships with her patients, focusing on overcoming neurological diseases and enhancing their quality of life through patient-centered and evidence-based medicine. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and communication, ensuring that her patients are actively involved in their care and treatment plans.
As a clinician educator, Dr. Zhang takes great pleasure in mentoring trainees. She serves as the site director for both the Stanford Neurology Residency Program and the Neurohospitalist Fellowship Program. Additionally, she is the Education Director at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Neurology.
Dr. Zhang is passionate about conducting innovative clinical research, with her findings published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She is also deeply committed to community service and global health, dedicating her time and expertise to initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes and access to care for diverse populations.

Clinical Focus

• Neurology
• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Cognitive impairment

Academic Appointments

• Clinical Associate Professor, Adult Neurology

Administrative Appointments

• Site director, Stanford Neurology Residency program (2024 - Present)
• Site director, Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship program (2024 - Present)
• Education director, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Neurology (2025 - Present)
• Clerkship director, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Neurology (2025 - Present)

Professional Education

• Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
• Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
• Fellowship, UCLA Dept of Neurology
• Residency, Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital Neurology Residency
• Internship, University of Arkansas Internal Medicine residency
• Medical Education, Fujian Medical University