Bio

Dr. Zhang is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist. She serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Zhang diligently excels in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. Her clinical interests span a broad spectrum, with a current emphasis on intractable epilepsy and urgent stroke care. With each patient, Dr. Zhang forms a strong alliance focused on overcoming neurological disease and improving quality of life. She practices a patient-centered and evidence-based medicine.

As a clinician educator, she finds joy in educating both patients and trainees. She also enjoys conducting cutting-edge clinical research. Her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, such as Neurological Sciences, Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Neuroimage, Glia, Immunology, the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, Journal of Neuroimmunology, etc. Her current research interest includes clinical trials and a large cohort study of the impact of seizures on stroke outcomes.

Among her many honors, Dr. Zhang has won a grant award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Zhang shows a great enthusiasm in public welfare. She has earned recognition for volunteering her time and expertise at family health centers, hospitals, and schools.

Clinical Focus

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • intractable epilepsy
  • stroke

Academic Appointments

Honors & Awards

  • Grant, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

Contact

  • Academic
    zhangfa@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: Adult Neurology Position: Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Clinical (Primary)  Stanford ValleyCare Neurology 5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 130 Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-6546 (fax)

Additional Clinical Info

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

  • Neurophysiology (Fellowship Program)