Xiao Zhao, M.D., M.E.M.
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Director of Brachytherapy Services
To see if Xiao Zhao is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
Locations and Contact
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
4501 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Zhao believes in developing a strong patient physician relationship and understanding each person's unique goals and desires. Through this he hopes to enable each patient to patient empowered in their fight against cancer. He has the privilege of working with excellent staff that will also assist throughout the course of radiation therapy.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Zhao has a passion to help patients in their fight against cancer both through clinical and technical expertise as well as caring for each person's individual needs. Beyond work, Dr. Zhao remains an active member in his community. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, staying active, basketball, movies, dining around town and following his favorite sports teams.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Zhao's primary research interests focus on improving patient experience and outcomes in the field of radiation oncology, specifically brachytherapy. He is passionate about developing ways to apply the advanced techniques and technology available at UC Davis to more rural and remote places in the world.
Division
Radiation Oncology
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
B.S.E., Duke University, Durham NC 2008
Medical School
M.D., UC San Diego, San Diego CA 2013
Other School
M.E.M., Duke University, Durham NC 2009
Internship
General Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 2013-2014
Residency
Radiation Oncology, UC Davis, Sacramento CA 2014-2018
Resident of the Year Award - Clinical Trial Research - UC Davis 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Zhao X, Rao S. Surveillance imaging following treatment of head and neck cancer. Semin Oncol. 2017 Oct;44(5):323-329. doi:10.1053/j.seminoncol.2018.01.010. Epub 2018 Feb 9. PMID:29580434.
Zhao X, Vaughn A. Radiobiology of Brachytherapy. Mayadev J, Benedict SH, Kamrava M (eds). Handbook of Image-Guided Brachytherapy, Springer. 2017;1(1):3-18.
Lau SK, Zakeri K, Zhao X, Carmona R, Knipprath E, Simpson DR, Nath SK, Kim GY, Sanghvi P, Hattangadi-Gluth JA, Chen CC, Murphy KT. Single-Isocenter Frameless Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiosurgery for Multiple Intracranial Metastases. Neurosurgery. 2015 Aug;77(2):233-40; discussion 240. doi:10.1227/NEU.0000000000000763. PMID:25856109.