Portrait of Zhonghui Guan
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Zhonghui Guan, MD

Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine Mission Bay
415-885-7246
Portrait of Zhonghui Guan
Portrait of Zhonghui Guan
ucsf logo

Zhonghui Guan, MD

Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine Mission Bay
415-885-7246

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About me

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.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

Fellowship

  • Pain Management, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Residency

  • Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Jersey Shore Hospital

Degree

  • MD, Peking Union Medical University

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.6
    4.6 out of 5 Stars
    61 ratings
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    • 4.3 out of 5 Stars
      December 12, 2025

      The scheduling & communications were not good, but the care in clinic was kind & attentive.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 27, 2025

      I'm excited to manage my pain with Dr. Guan. He was thorough, thoughtful and a good listener

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 19, 2025

      I have been a long-time patient of Dr. Guan and seldom have any issues.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 23, 2025

      You all have not changed Very good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 2, 2025

      It was very professional, but I felt very comfortable.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 1, 2025

      I was very fortunate to have Dr. Guan available to me as I have experienced some very difficult situations with with other personnel associated with UCSF

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