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Rochelle S. Zak
4.9 out of 5 (192)
Rochelle S. Zak

Rochelle S. Zak, MD

Pulmonology

Sleep Disorders Center
2330 Post St., Suite 420,
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 885-7886
4.9 out of 5 (192)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (192)
Virtual visits available
Sleep Disorders Center
2330 Post St., Suite 420,
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 885-7886

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sleep Medicine, 2009

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1994

  • Fellowships

    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Sleep Medicine, 1998

    North Shore Medical Center, Neuro-Opthalmology, 1995

    Montefiore Medical Center, Neuro-Opthalmology, 1994

  • Residencies

    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Neurology, 1993

    Roosevelt General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1990

  • Internship

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1988

  • Education

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, 1987

  • Languages

    English

I believe my patients should understand their sleep disorders to the same degree I do. I aim to educate them, so we can work as partners.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    192 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 07, 2025
    Very good care. Thank you!
    Mar 06, 2025
    Dr. Zak is great at helping me deal with life long issues around sleep. I can get reactive as I've tried so much for so long that I've had many rounds of hopelessness. She helps me be realistic and rational.
    Mar 04, 2025
    Prof Zak is a most caring expert, the very best in her profession and her field!
    Feb 16, 2025
    Dr. Rochelle Zak is a an excellent doctor
    Feb 04, 2025
    I was very impressed by the courteous treatment that I received.
    Jan 19, 2025
    Dr Zak is the very best. I have been to every doctor and or medical center in the US and I have made the most progress under care. She cares about her patients and will whatever. It takes to see them get better.
    Jan 17, 2025
    Excellent care
    Nov 24, 2024
    Dr. Zak was excellent
    Nov 17, 2024
    Dr. Zak is without doubt one of the best physician's I have ever been to. Her skill, knowledge, kindness and generosity of time made me feel that I was in the best hands possible. She has truly changed my life.
    Nov 16, 2024
    Dr. Zak always listens and she responds quickly.
    Nov 02, 2024
    Top notch. I was actually surprised at how well she listened how intuitive she was and how rmpowering her suggestions were.
    Oct 30, 2024
    Dr. Zak is a skilled, knowledgeable, no-nonsense physician you can believe and trust.
    Oct 25, 2024
    Dr Zak responds quickly-iam grateful and amazed!
    Sep 17, 2024
    My only regret is that we were not able to get a longer appointment. I would have like more time to ask questions. This is NOT a reflection on Dr. Zak. She Was wonderfully attentive and worked as quickly as she could to get through a very complex appointment her allowed time. Her notes post visit are amazing! And I feel we have a plan forward.
    Aug 30, 2024
    Excellent
    Jul 21, 2024
    Dr. Zak is just the very best.
    Jul 21, 2024
    Dr. Zak goes above and beyond. She listens and explains her decisions. She is always responsive. Could not do better.
    Jul 10, 2024
    I'm so glad Dr Zak is my doctor. All my interactions with her have been extremely positive. She is competent, caring, and a pleasure to work with.
    Jul 04, 2024
    I wish all providers were like Dr. Zak. She displayed the best bedside manner.
    Jun 15, 2024
    OMG! Love Dr Zak! Extremely knowledgeable! Things that would bother me in my sleep like leg pain (even when I'm walking)! She ordered blood tests! She prescribed vitamins which I think is conservative treatment which I am looking for. I would definitely refer Dr Zak to others
    May 25, 2024
    Dr. Zak was very pleasant, patient, caring, and knowledgeable. She took time to explain everything to me. I am sure that she was busy, but she did not rush our video session.
    May 25, 2024
    My Dr. Is EXCELLENT!I would recommend her to anyone!
    May 14, 2024
    Dr. Zak is the best sleep doctor I ever had and I'm very grateful to be in her care.
    May 11, 2024
    Above and beyond
    Apr 24, 2024
    Dr. Zak is always helpful. I find her concerned and resourceful. She is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
    Apr 20, 2024
    Excellent!
    Apr 16, 2024
    I am very happy to be taken care of by Dr Zak who was so caring, thorough and knowledgeable in reviewing my recent tests. She also reached out to keep my other doctors on my care team uptodate with my respiratory heath conditions.
    Mar 31, 2024
    Dr. Zack was very diligent in trying to focus on my complaints & seeking solutions. She really listened & was extremely thorough & helpful in trying to get to the basis of my problem. I so appreciated her & was so relieved by her earnestness in helping me, I cried after our visit-for I felt a sense of hope for possible relief. I am so grateful.
    Mar 26, 2024
    She was clear, concise, friendly, kind and SMART!!! Very helpful. Above and beyond!!!
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr. Zak is awesome! We love her!!
    Dec 28, 2023
    Dr. Zak is wonderful! She is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor who truly listens.
    Nov 21, 2023
    She seemed really knowledgeable, especially since this was the first time we'd met.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Dr Zack was excellent
    Oct 14, 2023
    Dr. Zak is wonderful, but the front office needs help.
    Sep 25, 2023
    The team in the UCSF Pain Clinic are attentive and work hard to ease the pains and frustrations of being injured> I appreciate all their efforts.
    Sep 23, 2023
    Dr. Zak offers solutions to my issues d alternatives in case the first option doesn't work. She exis very thorough in her approach to my issues, obviously gained from years of experience.
    Aug 09, 2023
    Dr Zak is a direct and clear communicator. I would not describe her as a good listener, however.
    Aug 04, 2023
    Dr Zac is brilliant I say
    Jul 28, 2023
    Felt like we were in the same room, but more importantly felt like I was speaking with an expert, and an expert that cared.
    Jul 18, 2023
    Dr. Zak is an exceptional clinician. Highly knowledgeable, exceptionally experienced and thorough.
    Jul 13, 2023
    I had trouble finding the office and I arrived late. I really appreciate the whole team and the doctor working with me to make sure they could get me in so that I could get the care that I needed!
    Jun 21, 2023
    Excellent communication with Dr Zak.
    Jun 21, 2023
    Dr. Zak is wonderful, but the staff is thoroughly incompetent.

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