Fangyi Zhang M.D.
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Fangyi Zhang M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine surgery
- Back/spine injury treatment
- Spine and back injury
- Spine tumors
- Spine care
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Languages
- Chinese
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Amazing team and service all around. Grateful!
Excellent from start to finish. All made me feel comfortable and I left feeling informed and prepared for my next visit.
10 years ago, Dr. Zhang not only saved my life, but my mobility with a very difficult and rare surgery of my C2 . Not only is he a great surgeon, but a very nice person.
Thank you Dr. Zhang & all!
Both Dr. Zhang and [...] were pleasant and engaging, and thorough and comprehensive in explaining the problem and treatment. Their communication skills and attention to my needs were exceptional.
Both the doctor and the PA were extremely understanding and professional. They were both knowledgeable and able to talk to my wife and I easily.
I absolutely love Dr Zhang and his team. [...]
Even though Dr. was 30 minutes late getting to me, he owned it (I appreciate honestly). He gave me his full attention & didn't shorten my appt. time. Dr. Zhang LISTENED to me.
Dr. Zhang is world class and the support team are all professional and kind.
Considering the complications I've experienced since my original surgery in [...], I'm pretty stressed about my upcoming surgery, but Dr Zhang, [...] , his PA, and the whole team have to date, helped me through the stress and I feel very grateful that I was able to get through the red tape with the VA to get me to Seattle from Las Vegas for my surgery. I was insistent on working with Dr Zhang and team. I'm stressed for sure, but also very thankful that I'm working with all of you. [...]
I have recommended Dr. Zhang to friends.
Excellent service and very experienced doctor.
Dr. Zhang & staff are great.
I dont have much to go on yet but he was plesent and informitive.
Overall it was great, very thorough.
Dr. Zhang was the first of three Neurologist's that recommended [...] What an honest doctor! And what a revelation! You have my highest praise!
Have already recommended Dr Zhang and Harborview to two other people. Excellent performance.
Dr Zhang and his PA [...] were excellent and very efficient while making me realize that they cared about my problem
Dr Zhang and his associates were excellent in their demeanor and easy to communicate with. They spoke in plain language for me that was easy to understand. They included me in the decisions regarding the recommended surgery and answered all of my questions completely.
Dr Zhang is always attentive, concerned and informative.
Dr. Zhang's bedside manner is ideal for me. His caring concern continues to be in my best interest, especially after his review of many specialists's undetermined diagnoses. I greatly appreciate his interest in trying to figure out conditions causing my lower leg numbness and foot drop.
The doctor was fantastic. I should have come here first.
Both the Dr and his PA were kind and clear in their explanations.
Dr. Fangyi Zhang & Dr. [...] were outstanding in providing technical reviews, related information and options to consider.
About Fangyi Zhang
Fangyi Zhang, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon at Harborview Medical Center and a UW professor of Neurological Surgery and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and an adjunct professor of Global Health.
Dr. Zhang specializes in spine and spinal cord surgery. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Zhang earned his M.D. at Capital University of Medical Sciences in Beijing. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. His clinical interests include disorders and trauma of the spine. His research interests include the outcomes study of spine surgery, spinal cord blood flow regulation and acute spinal cord injury. He has published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Texas, HoustonTeaching Appointment, 2009UW - Dept. of Neurological Surgery & Orthopedic SurgeryFellowship, 2006UW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryResidency, 2005, Neurological SurgeryUniv. of Texas Health Science CenterResidency, 2003, Neurological SurgeryUniv. of Texas Health Sciences CenterInternship, 1999, General SurgeryCapital University of Medical ScienceMedical education, 1986
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, 2012, American Board of Neurological Surgery