About Dr. Zhao
Yongbo Zhao, PhD, L.Ac.
Former Neurologist & Chief Physician in China | Licensed Acupuncturist in Maryland
Dr. Zhao provides acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and integrative wellness care grounded in decades of clinical and academic experience.
Physician Profile
Former neurologist with nearly 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Yongbo Zhao provides personalized acupuncture care by combining extensive medical expertise, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to supporting pain management, wellness, and overall health.
Dr. Zhao received his medical education from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Peking Union Medical College and served as a visiting scholar at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. With a unique background in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, he integrates his medical knowledge with traditional acupuncture techniques to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Zhao specializes in acupuncture care for chronic pain, neck and back discomfort, stress-related conditions, and overall wellness. Patients choose him for his attentive, compassionate approach and his commitment to helping patients improve comfort, function, and quality of life.
Dr. Zhao is the founder of Qi Huang Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic and a fifth-generation practitioner of the Zhao family acupuncture tradition, bringing decades of clinical experience and a deep commitment to personalized patient care.
Academic and Professional Experience
Dr. Zhao has held professional leadership roles in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine organizations in China, including service with the Chinese Acupuncture Association and the Shanghai Acupuncture Association. He has also contributed to professional committees focused on acupuncture practice, acupuncture-herbal medicine integration, and therapeutic techniques such as gua sha.
Clinical Philosophy
His work emphasizes careful evaluation, individualized treatment planning, and long-term functional wellbeing.
Treatment Approach
At Qihuang Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic, Dr. Zhao provides integrative care combining acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and therapeutic bodywork (Tui Na). Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s condition, health goals, and individual needs, guided by extensive clinical experience and a holistic perspective.
Clinical Focus
- Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Neurological Conditions
- Stress & Emotional Health
- Women’s Health & Reproductive Care
- Internal Medicine & Chronic Conditions
Credentials
Professor of Neurology (China)
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Maryland, USA
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