Specializing In
- Back Pain
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Neuropathic Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation For Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Biography
Xiang Qian, MD, PhD, is a Pain Management Physician and Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. He is also the inaugural Stanford Medicine Endowed Director.
Dr. Qian is highly respected for his work on developing novel therapies for various chronic pain conditions, and he lectures internationally for those work and topics. Dr. Qian’s clinical interests include the treatment of acute and chronic pain, with special interest in migraine, headache, trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, atypical facial pain, cancer pain, back pain, joint pain, nerve pain, and others. At Stanford, Dr. Qian developed many advanced surgical and interventional technologies for his patients, and he currently leads the CT-guided interventional pain program and is the recipient of Translational and Clinical Innovation Award at Stanford.
With his deep interest in clinical innovation and translational medicine, Dr. Qian is the faculty professor and Co-Director of Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative (eWEAR) and has been working with colleagues from engineering school to develop mini implantable nerve stimulator, powered by wireless energy. Similar to a pacemaker for the heart, nerve stimulators are modulators for the nerves.
Due to his passion for global health and leadership experience, Dr. Qian was appointed as the Medical Director of Stanford International Medical Services (IMS) since 2016, where he has been working in collaboration with faculty members from all subspecialties and hospital administrations to help deliver care for international patients and promote international collaborations. His vision is to help Stanford become the leader in international medicine by providing its physicians and faculty the opportunities to expand their practice internationally and spread knowledge globally.
Dr. Qian completed his residency and fellowship training at Stanford. Prior to that, he received his PhD degree in Physiology and Biophysics from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and went through Postdoc fellowship training in Neuroscience at UCSF. Outside of the work he does at Stanford, Dr. Qian founded the Chinese American Physicians’ Society to foster his efforts in bringing medical knowledge internationally. Today, the society has more than 800 physician members from 50 states of the US, across over 40 different subspecialties.
In his free time, Dr. Qian enjoys reading, running, hiking and exploring the mountains and beaches of Northern California.
Dr. Qian is highly respected for his work on developing novel therapies for various chronic pain conditions, and he lectures internationally for those work and topics. Dr. Qian’s clinical interests include the treatment of acute and chronic pain, with special interest in migraine, headache, trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, atypical facial pain, cancer pain, back pain, joint pain, nerve pain, and others. At Stanford, Dr. Qian developed many advanced surgical and interventional technologies for his patients, and he currently leads the CT-guided interventional pain program and is the recipient of Translational and Clinical Innovation Award at Stanford.
With his deep interest in clinical innovation and translational medicine, Dr. Qian is the faculty professor and Co-Director of Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative (eWEAR) and has been working with colleagues from engineering school to develop mini implantable nerve stimulator, powered by wireless energy. Similar to a pacemaker for the heart, nerve stimulators are modulators for the nerves.
Due to his passion for global health and leadership experience, Dr. Qian was appointed as the Medical Director of Stanford International Medical Services (IMS) since 2016, where he has been working in collaboration with faculty members from all subspecialties and hospital administrations to help deliver care for international patients and promote international collaborations. His vision is to help Stanford become the leader in international medicine by providing its physicians and faculty the opportunities to expand their practice internationally and spread knowledge globally.
Dr. Qian completed his residency and fellowship training at Stanford. Prior to that, he received his PhD degree in Physiology and Biophysics from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and went through Postdoc fellowship training in Neuroscience at UCSF. Outside of the work he does at Stanford, Dr. Qian founded the Chinese American Physicians’ Society to foster his efforts in bringing medical knowledge internationally. Today, the society has more than 800 physician members from 50 states of the US, across over 40 different subspecialties.
In his free time, Dr. Qian enjoys reading, running, hiking and exploring the mountains and beaches of Northern California.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Residency: Stanford University Anesthesiology Residency (2012) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (2013)
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2013)
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- Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital - Pain Medicine (2013) CA
- Board Certification, Pain Management, American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (2013)
- Board Certification, American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2013)
- Internship, Metrowest Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Affiliated Program, MA (2009)
- Postgraduate, University of California at San Francisco, Neuroscience (2008)
- Medical Education: University of Miami (2003) FL
Honors & Awards
- Award of Academic Merit, University of Miami School of Medicine (2003)
- Award of MDA Grant for Neurotransmission Study, Muscular Dystrophy Association (2004)
- Faculty Teaching Award, Stanford (2021)
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- First Prize Award, The 11th Annual Neuroscience Research Day, University of Miami (2002)
- Fok Ying-Tung Medal, WACD (2019)
- HHMI Postdoc fellowship, UCSF (2008)
- Injectable Electrostimulators, Stanford-Coulter Translational Research Grants (2014)
- Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Award, American Heart Association (AHA) (2001-2003)
- Translational and Clinical Innovation Award, Stanford Medicine (2017)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Medical Director, International Medical Services-Stanford Health Care (2014 - 2016)
- Co-Director, Stanford Facial Pain Program (2018 - Present)
- Co-faculty Director, Stanford eWEAR Initiative (2022 - Present)
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- Committee, Stanford Clinical Competency Committee, Pain Medicine (2014 - Present)
- Medical Director, International Medical Services-Stanford Health Care (2016 - Present)
Publications
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Slo1 tail domains, but not the Ca2+ bowl, are required for the beta 1 subunit to increase the apparent Ca2+ sensitivity of BK channels
Qian, X., Nimigean, C. M., Niu, X. W., Moss, B. L., & Magleby, K. L. (2002). Slo1 tail domains, but not the Ca2+ bowl, are required for the beta 1 subunit to increase the apparent Ca2+ sensitivity of BK channels. JOURNAL OF GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY, 120(6), 829–843. -
beta 1 subunits facilitate gating of BK channels by acting through the Ca2+, but not the Mg2+, activiating mechanisms
Qian, X., & Magleby, K. L. (2003). beta 1 subunits facilitate gating of BK channels by acting through the Ca2+, but not the Mg2+, activiating mechanisms. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 100(17), 10061–10066. -
Linker-gating ring complex as passive spring and Ca2+-dependent machine for a voltage-and Ca2+-activated potassium channel (vol 42, pg 745, 2004)
Niu, X. W., Qian, X., & Magleby, K. L. (2005). Linker-gating ring complex as passive spring and Ca2+-dependent machine for a voltage-and Ca2+-activated potassium channel (vol 42, pg 745, 2004). NEURON, 45(4), 637–637. -
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Modulation of basal and receptor-induced GIRK potassium channel activity and neuronal excitability by the mammalian PINS homolog LGN
Wiser, O., Qian, X., Ehlers, M., Ja, W. W., Roberts, R. W., Reuveny, E., … Jan, L. Y. (2006). Modulation of basal and receptor-induced GIRK potassium channel activity and neuronal excitability by the mammalian PINS homolog LGN. NEURON, 50(4), 561–573. -
K+ channel selectivity depends on kinetic as well as thermodynamic factors
Grabe, M., Bichet, D., Qian, X., Jan, Y. N., & Jan, L. Y. (2006). K+ channel selectivity depends on kinetic as well as thermodynamic factors. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 103(39), 14361–14366. -
Intra- and intersubunit cooperativity in activation of BK channels by Ca2+ (vol 128, pg 389, 2006)
Qian, X., Niu, X., & Magleby, K. L. (2006). Intra- and intersubunit cooperativity in activation of BK channels by Ca2+ (vol 128, pg 389, 2006). JOURNAL OF GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY, 128(5), 629–629. -
SK channels mediate NADPH oxidase-independent reactive oxygen species production and apoptosis in granulocytes
Fay, A. J., Qian, X., Jan, Y. N., & Jan, L. Y. (2006). SK channels mediate NADPH oxidase-independent reactive oxygen species production and apoptosis in granulocytes. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 103(46), 17548–17553. -
Neuronal activity regulates phosphorylation-dependent surface delivery of G protein-activated inwardly rectifying potassium channels
Chung, H. J., Qian, X., Ehlers, M., Jan, Y. N., & Jan, L. Y. (2009). Neuronal activity regulates phosphorylation-dependent surface delivery of G protein-activated inwardly rectifying potassium channels. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 106(2), 629–634. -
G protein-activated inwardly rectifying potassium channels mediate depotentiation of long-term potentiation
Chung, H. J., Ge, W.-P., Qian, X., Wiser, O., Jan, Y. N., & Jan, L. Y. (2009). G protein-activated inwardly rectifying potassium channels mediate depotentiation of long-term potentiation. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 106(2), 635–640. -
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Cosmin, G., & Qian, X. (2011). Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (Vol. 470-475). -
Optical control of neuronal excitation and inhibition using a single opsin protein, ChR2.
Liske, H., Qian, X., Anikeeva, P., Deisseroth, K., & Delp, S. (2013). Optical control of neuronal excitation and inhibition using a single opsin protein, ChR2. Scientific Reports, 3, 3110-? -
A Retrospective Study of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain following Thoracic Surgery: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Incidence of Neuropathic Component, and Impact on Qualify of Life.
Peng, Z., Li, H. L., Zhang, C., Qian, X., Feng, Z., & Zhu, S. (2014). A Retrospective Study of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain following Thoracic Surgery: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Incidence of Neuropathic Component, and Impact on Qualify of Life. PloS One, 9(2). -
CT-Guided Percutaneous Infrazygomatic Radiofrequency Neurolysis Through Foramen Rotundum to Treat V2 Trigeminal Neuralgia
Huang, B., Yao, M., Feng, Z., Guo, J., Zereshki, A., Leong, M., & Qian, X. (2014). CT-Guided Percutaneous Infrazygomatic Radiofrequency Neurolysis Through Foramen Rotundum to Treat V2 Trigeminal Neuralgia. PAIN MEDICINE, 15(8), 1418–28. -
Pharmacological Management of Chronic Pain
Bunch, J., & Qian, X. (2017). Pharmacological Management of Chronic Pain. Anesthesiology. -
Fluoroscopic C-Arm and CT-Guided Selective Radiofrequency Ablation for Trigeminal and Glossopharyngeal Facial Pain Syndromes.
Telischak, N. A., Heit, J. J., Campos, L. W., Choudhri, O. A., Do, H. M., & Qian, X. (2017). Fluoroscopic C-Arm and CT-Guided Selective Radiofrequency Ablation for Trigeminal and Glossopharyngeal Facial Pain Syndromes. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.). -
Intravenous Ketamine as an Adjunct for Pachyonychia Congenita-Associated Pain: A Case Report.
Paul, J. M., Orlovich, D. S., Patton, J. W., & Qian, X. (2019). Intravenous Ketamine as an Adjunct for Pachyonychia Congenita-Associated Pain: A Case Report. A&A Practice. -
Role of fragile X mental retardation protein in chronic pain.
Mei, X., Yang, Y., Zhao, J., Wang, Y., Chen, Q. L., Qian, X., … Feng, Z. Role of fragile X mental retardation protein in chronic pain. Molecular Pain, 16, 1744806920928619. -
Destructive procedures of the head and face
Aggarwal, A., & Qian, X. (2018). Destructive procedures of the head and face. Deer's Treatment of Pain: An Illustrated Guide for Practitioners. -
V2 Rhizotomy
Campos, L., Do, H., Telischak, N., & Qian, X. (2018). V2 Rhizotomy. Effective Techniques for Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia. -
Awake CT-guided percutaneous stylomastoid foramen puncture and radiofrequency ablation of facial nerve for treatment of hemifacial spasm.
Huang, B., Yao, M., Chen, Q. L., Lin, H., Du, X., Huang, H., … Qian, X. (2021). Awake CT-guided percutaneous stylomastoid foramen puncture and radiofrequency ablation of facial nerve for treatment of hemifacial spasm. Journal of Neurosurgery, 1–7. -
A Narrative Review on Perioperative Pain Management Strategies in Enhanced Recovery Pathways-The Past, Present and Future.
Chen, Q., Chen, E., & Qian, X. (2021). A Narrative Review on Perioperative Pain Management Strategies in Enhanced Recovery Pathways-The Past, Present and Future. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(12). -
Efficacy and Safety of Awake CT-guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of Trigeminal Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Huang, B., Yao, M., Chen, Q. L., Du, X., Li, Z., Xie, K., … Qian, X. (2021). Efficacy and Safety of Awake CT-guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of Trigeminal Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.). -
Flat panel c-arm and ct-guided selective trigeminal and glossopharyngeal radiofrequency rhizotomy for facial pain syndromes: a step-by-step case-based instruction and multidisciplinary single center experience
Telischak, N., Heit, J., Choudhri, O., Do, H., & Qian, X. (2015). Flat panel c-arm and ct-guided selective trigeminal and glossopharyngeal radiofrequency rhizotomy for facial pain syndromes: a step-by-step case-based instruction and multidisciplinary single center experience. Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery . -
Treatment efficacy and technical advantages of ipsilateral temporary spinal nerve root stimulation for unilateral postherpetic neuralgia
Chen, Q., Huang, M. J., Wu, S. B., Sun, W. P., Yang, S. M., Xiao, L. Z., & Qian, X. (2021). Treatment efficacy and technical advantages of ipsilateral temporary spinal nerve root stimulation for unilateral postherpetic neuralgia. Presented at the Society for Neuroscience 2021 Annual Meeting . -
Short-term ketamine infusion for acute pain flare in a patient with calciphylaxis
Sacks, S., & Qian, X. (2016). Short-term ketamine infusion for acute pain flare in a patient with calciphylaxis. Presented at the The 54th Western Anesthesia Residents Conference (WARC) Annual Meeting. -
Ketamine Infusion: A Useful Tool for Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Fujinaka, M., Bunch, J., & Qian, X. (2016). Ketamine Infusion: A Useful Tool for Chronic Neuropathic Pain. Presented at the AAPM American Academy of Pain Medicine Annual Meeting. -
Optogenetic modulation of nociceptive C-fibers. The 50th Western Anesthesia Residents Conference
Qian, X., Towne, C., Lyer, S., Montgomery, K., Liske, H., Delp, S., & Mackey, S. (2012). Optogenetic modulation of nociceptive C-fibers. The 50th Western Anesthesia Residents Conference. Presented at the The 50th Western Anesthesia Residents Conference (WARC) Annual Meeting. -
Low-dose spinal anesthesia for an elderly woman with severe Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and several co-morbidities for an urgent orthopedic procedure
Qian, X., Serfass, E., Jackson, E., & Malott, K. (2010). Low-dose spinal anesthesia for an elderly woman with severe Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and several co-morbidities for an urgent orthopedic procedure. Presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. -
Both intra- and inter-subunit cooperativity contribute to the activation of BK channels by calcium
Qian, X., Niu, X. W., & Magleby, K. (2005). Both intra- and inter-subunit cooperativity contribute to the activation of BK channels by calcium. BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL . -
Sodium-activated K+ channels are also calcium-activated K+ channels
Qian, X., Butler, A., Salkoff, L., & Magleby, K. (2004). Sodium-activated K+ channels are also calcium-activated K+ channels. BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL . -
Mechanism for mechanical coupling between the gate and the gating ring in BK channels
Qian, X., Niu, X. W., & Magleby, K. (2004). Mechanism for mechanical coupling between the gate and the gating ring in BK channels. BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL . -
The Molecular Basis and Pathophysiology of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Chen, Q. L., Yi, D. I., Perez, J. N., Liu, M., Chang, S. D., Barad, M. J., … Qian, X. (2022). The Molecular Basis and Pathophysiology of Trigeminal Neuralgia. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(7). -
Treatment Efficacy and Technical Advantages of Temporary Spinal Nerve Root Stimulation Compared to Traditional Spinal Cord Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Huang, M., Chen, Q. L., Wu, S., Huang, J., Sun, W., Yang, S., … Xiao, L. (2022). Treatment Efficacy and Technical Advantages of Temporary Spinal Nerve Root Stimulation Compared to Traditional Spinal Cord Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia. Pain Physician, 25(6), E863–E873. -
Treatment Efficacy and Technical Advantages of Temporary Spinal Nerve Root Stimulation Compared to Traditional Spinal Cord Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Huang, M., Chen, Q. L., Wu, S., Huang, J., Sun, W., Yang, S., … Xiao, L. (2022). Treatment Efficacy and Technical Advantages of Temporary Spinal Nerve Root Stimulation Compared to Traditional Spinal Cord Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia. PAIN PHYSICIAN, 25(6), E863–E873. -
Continuous Ketamine Infusion as a Treatment for Refractory Facial Pain
Garcia, R., Chen, Q. L., Posadas, E., Tran, J., Kwon, A., & Qian, X. (2023). Continuous Ketamine Infusion as a Treatment for Refractory Facial Pain. CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, 15(3). -
Diagnostic Performance of a Novel Automated CT-derived FFR Technology in Detecting Hemodynamically Significant Coronary Artery Stenoses: A Multicenter Trial in China.
Li, Q., Ding, Y., Chen, Q. L., Tang, Y., Zhang, H., He, Y., … Qian, X. (2023). Diagnostic Performance of a Novel Automated CT-derived FFR Technology in Detecting Hemodynamically Significant Coronary Artery Stenoses: A Multicenter Trial in China. American Heart Journal. -
Relapse of Low Back Pain After Internal Lumbar Fixation Was Diagnosed with SAPHO Syndrome: A Case Report.
Zhang, Y., Luo, Y., Ruan, Y., Qian, X., & Feng, Z. (2023). Relapse of Low Back Pain After Internal Lumbar Fixation Was Diagnosed with SAPHO Syndrome: A Case Report. International Medical Case Reports Journal, 16, 591–598. -
Application of multidisciplinary team conference for neuromodulation candidates facilitates patient selection and optimization.
Salmasi, V., Rasouli, M. R., Kao, M. C., Ottestad, E., Terkawi, A. S., Morris, G., … Leong, M. S. (2023). Application of multidisciplinary team conference for neuromodulation candidates facilitates patient selection and optimization. Frontiers in Pain Research (Lausanne, Switzerland), 4, 1331883. -
The Q2-Approach for Percutaneous Peripheral Neuromodulation Stimulator Implant Targeting C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion at C2 Lamina for Treating Intractable Headache: A Technical Note.
Chen, Q. L., & Qian, X. (2024). The Q2-Approach for Percutaneous Peripheral Neuromodulation Stimulator Implant Targeting C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion at C2 Lamina for Treating Intractable Headache: A Technical Note. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.).
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Modulation of basal and receptor-induced GIRK potassium channel activity and neuronal excitability by the mammalian PINS homolog LGN
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Patient Reviews
(174 reviews)
Dr Qian was amazing. He's legitimately the best doctor I've ever had.
I appreciate his ongoing care and help with my pain management.
Very helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging doctor.
Dr Qian clinical expertise only match his depth preception of the human possibilities.
A wonderful and caring man.............
Dr. Xiang Qian will follow up and I hope to hear more about possible treatments.
He is excellent in every way --- very caring and good at explaining things.
He was very patient bc I had trouble logging in. The receptionist was very helpful too
Dr Qian explained things to me and gave me things to help. I’m very confident in his abilities.
Dr. Qian was very attentive
He had already reviewed my MRI
Very easy to communicate with
Listened to my concerns
He will expedite my treatment as he understands my concerns for further nerve damage
He was extremely knowledgeable and I truly appreciated that. He was also very personable and made me feel comfortable when answering his questions. He also gave me hope that there may be a solution to my situation.
His great Dr I'm very lucky to have him
Really enjoyed speaking with him.
He is very caring and fully answered my questions and addressed my concerns.
Dr. Qian is very personable, caring and answers questions without hesitation, so obviously highly knowledgeable which brings comfort to patients. I liked him very much!
He was such an encouragement to us! His knowledge of the medical issues, his understanding of Davids situation, and his suggestions for moving forward medically where so professional and helpful. Plus, he was compassionate and kind, which we appreciated.
Thank you Dr Qian
Dr. Qian listened to me.
He is clear, patient, caring and understanding. He listens to me and works well with me.
The appointment was on time, and the doctor was excellent. He answered and asked all the right questions.
He was extremely good at answering all the questions and showed great care throughout. He is superb at explaining the reasoning behind his recommendations and at mapping out how to approach things.
He is Awesome
He is a very caring and personable doctor. His words are reassuring.
i appreciate his care and advice about my pain management.
Dr Qian was very knowledgeable and caring and answered all my questions patiently. Grateful for his care.
Dr. Qian is a lovely combination of professionalism and humanism. He genuinely listens to me.
Excellent
He is an excellent doctor. He is intelligent, but clear and very caring and encouraging. He listens well and works with me.
Dr. Qian is excellent at explaining the problem, solution, and available procedures. He put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend Dr. Xiang Qian.
He ,Dr. Qian, is an excellent doctor.
Very understanding compassionate and helpful
Felt he was very knowledgeable and cared about me and my situation.
Doctor is patient and understanding, caring and willing to explain.
Doctor Xiang Qian was very informative and knowledgeable. I greatly appreciate all the information he provided me.
Dr. Qian is very personable, friendly and professional, making the visits comfortable, clear, unrushed. I'm grateful for his guidance and encouragement.
Dr. Qian was personable and professional. He answered my questions and provided the required information in a succinct and understandable way. I am very glad that he is on my care team.
Dr. Qian is my favorite doctor [and I have a lot of doctors]. He is caring, thorough, explains your options, and everything you expect a doctor from Stanford to be. He is a great doctor and a wonderful asset to Stanford!
I like Dr. Qian. He listens, explains well, and is very personable.
kind, caring, direct , knowledgeable
Dr Qian provided excellent care and guidance during my visit.
He is excellent and extremely helpful. We appreciate everything that he did during todays visit and also for letting us know there will be options to manage my pain
He patiently listened to and concisely answered my questions and was ready to proactively pursue further treatment. I feel like he works with me.
I was extremely impressed with Dr. Qian. I met with him to get a second opinion on a procedure that I am considering having, but it has some risks. Dr. Qian was extremely knowledgeable about my condition and offered suggested treatments I haven't tried yet, which gave me hope. He also recommended alternative medications that may help my joint pain. His compassion for my condition and warmth made me feel like he truly cared about my prognosis. I would recommend him to anyone needing pain management.
Dr. Qian was awesome.
Dr. Qian was friendly, professional, easy to talk to and a good listener, as well as extremely helpful!
I appreciate his knowledge, his manner and his listening skills.
Thank you so very very much, Dr. Qian.
I cannot think of anything right now. I am very satisfied with the consultation with Dr Qian and the very user-friendly process of setting up the same.
Dr. Qian was great! He was friendly and explained everything well, and gave me space to ask questions and clarifications.
Thank you for listening and understanding what is happening to me. I really appreciate this.
Doctor Xiang is obviously brilliant, but was very personable during our video visit. He is a wonderful communicator and very patient. He inspires confidence in the Stanford Health System.
He’s very kind and knowledgeable.
He is very kind and personable.
Great doctor
Very clear and concerned doctor. Explained throughly and carefully the next steps and importantly why they were necessary.
Dr Quan is very professional.He tells it like it is. He talks to you like you are in his family.
Dr. Qian it's quite pleasant and an excellent doctor
He was wonderful and understanding
I continue to be impressed with his ability to discern an understanding of what I am experiencing. He is friendly, warm and compassionate. He is clear and concise in his explanations. He is honest and realistic. He is practical and makes things happen. I am thankful to have him as my doctor.
Great personal skills and seemed very knowledgeable and caring about my issue.
Excellent Dr!!
He was very professional and answered all my questions
Excelente persona
Thank you so much for you invaluable guidance, Dr. Qian. I am so grateful.
Dr. Qian is a fantastic person with such a caring approach. He seems not only a master professional but also an expert in the pain area of trigeminal neuralgia. He gave me my life back with his help in making sure I can manage my chronic pain. I am so thankful for him!!!
Very nice visit.
The rest would just be a long rant about other things.
He listens very well and is a great doctor
He is a caring and most helpful doctor. I appreciate his knowledge and prescriptive helpfulness.
The nurse doesn’t know what she was doing also, she was rude
He seemed warm and friendly and I trusted him right away. Thank you Satnford for giving me a pro!
Easy to talk with. Very pleasant.
Excellent physician!
He is a great doctor. He’s very thorough and really cares. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Qian is the best!!! I can't imagine managing my tremendously painful condition. He is truly like a member of my family now. He is caring, thorough, and always has my best interests at heart. He is everything a doctor should be.
This was an excellent and helpful video visit which helped me to consider my treatment options moving forward. Dr. Qian was knowledgeable, personable, and professional.
Thank you for all your help
Very nice
Dr Xiang Qian answered all my questions throughly and clearly. I felt much better after seeing him today.
He is good to answer questions, both during the visit and through the my health message system. I am glad for his depth of experience treating patients with trigeminal neuropathy due to dental work, and that he can apply what he knows to my case.
He is wonderful!!!!!!
Dr. Qian was thorough and answered all my questions. He was also very nice.
Great!
Always nice to visit with Dr. Qian, he is so supportive and kind and really takes the time to talk with me. I really appreciate his advice, care, and the fact that he looks at my health not only as it pertains to my back pain, but also asks me if there is anything else I need to discuss. Take care of yourself Dr. Qian, and thank you.
Dr. Qian shows interest and concern about my health and listens to my answers and questions without judgment or assumptions.
He is always very compassionate
He’s an excellent doctor, very understanding and helpful. He has kindly seen me through some difficult times and provided helpful solutions all the way.
I thank my lucky stars that I met Dr. Qian. I have a very painful condition - trigeminal neuralgia - and Dr. Qian has helped me tremendously. I feel like he is on a journey with me, and I can't imagine living with this condition without him as a partner and my doctor. He has helped me tremendously and has given me hope when no one else could.
Kind and compassionate
Excellent, makes you very comfortable, very easy to talk to , very compassionate
He is professional knowledgeable compassionate
Xiang Qian Thank you for been so helpful and giving hope to keep going . Have Healthy future coming my away .
He is an excellent communicator.
He has more in depth experience with my condition than any of my dentists, my doctor and the neurologist I saw. I am grateful that he is putting what he knows to use to help me.
I am grateful that he is willing to communicate through MyHealth, and in fact he asked me to write to let him know how I do with the new medication.
Dr. Qian takes the time to really understand the mechanics of what is contributing to the back pain and more importantly takes the time to think about root cause and solution. Dr. Qian is the best medical professional that I have ever dealt with and I’ve been lucky enough to have many that were excellent.
Thanks - I definitely felt heard, which is a huge thing for me at this point
The absolute best. His professional practice both medically and emotionally are to be commended. Can’t thank you enough for having him on staff
Excellent
Dr Qian is a very compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled. I totally trust him to do the best for me.
He exhibits a professional, caring manner and provided the answers I needed.
Very knowledge
Explained options very clearly
Very empathic and kind
Again, as said before, Dr Qian was extremely knowledgable of BMS, pain management and diet and vitamin additions; completely understanding and sensitive to my personal challenges and my age and offered wonderful solutions to start the next chapter of my life with stress reduction and prescription and vitamin therapy. I can't thank him enough for being such a bright person who actually heard me and offered me wonderful, doable solutions to help make my life better and certainly more tolerable. Thank you so much!
The kindest MD I’ve ever seen and his willingness to provide information and answer all my questions were extraordinary.
Dr Xiang Qian has been instrumental in helping me move forward with my health needs of severe trigeminal nerve pain. His patience and understanding of how to proceed without giving up is appreciated.
The collaboration between Dr XQ and Dr Michael Lim have been exceptionall.
He is a great doctor. Very compassionate and caring.
Absolutely wonderful first visit, answered all my questions, and gave me confidence in my path forward. Would highly recommend him to others!
Thank you
Dr. Xian Quian after doing a spg block and a Stellate nerve block that left my leg and left arm ache, weak, and tingling told me that he there was nothing else he could do to help me.and said it’s all in my head.
Dr was professional but amicable. He was caring and explained procedure while he was doing it.
VERY PLEASENT AND NICE
He explained things well, was friendly and listened and answered questions.
Exceptional consult with both the Resident doctor and Dr. Xiang Qian. High praise for for both
He is excellent!
A masterful professional with such a caring style. I cry just thinking of how much compassion he showed for my condition. A great man and preimment doctor.
Dr. Qian was very understanding of my condition and my need for a solution. Very thorough and professional. I would be pleased to refer anyone to his care.
He was very understanding, caring, and sympathetic. He gave me hope.
I appreciated Dr. Qian very much. He is kind and was extremely knowledgeable- excellent at answering all of my questions thoroughly.
He did a good job in communicating what he felt was my problem. He offered treatment options and supported my decision to take no immediate action
He was very clear about what my next step will be to have a Tri Genital Nerve surgery procedure on March 16, 2022.
Excellent knowledge of the details affecting my condition. Dr. Qian also had several recommendations for a path forward including alternatives.
He is a great doctor
Doctor Xiang Qian was very pleasant and showed great interest in my issues. He was very thoughtful regarding the next steps to be taken. I would be very willing to be seen by him again, whether in person or video.
Dr. Xiang Quan is wonderful patient and understanding
Dr.Qian was very thorough in explaining what he would like to do for my treatment plan. He was able to answer all my questions and was able to tell me what the next step would be before treatment.
He is a great doctor; knowledgeable,
clear, easy to talk to and very kind.
I have great hope that he will be able
to help me.
Dr. Qian was awesome and so was Dr. Miller. Both very professional, asked great questions and really listened to me. Together we came up with an action plan. Very happy with the outcome. I will be referred to Dr. Carrol and go from there! May follow back up with Dr. Qian!
Excellent doctor, thanks for Dr Qian's medical care!
Extremely personable and knowledgeable. Answered all of my questions with kindness and concern.
Dr Qian was very kind and easy to communicate with. He was very informative and I felt very relieved after our visit.
Dr Xiang Qian is:
Compassionate
Highly knowledgeable on TN and related facial pain conditions
Read my medical files before appt
Provided Detailed explanations
Provided multiple treatment options
Answered all my questions
Respectful of my POV
Never felt rushed
A doctor with a heart!
This is what pain medicine (and medicine in general) should feel/be like.
I hope Dr Qian’s treatment recommendations provide the level of pain relief he described so I can live my best life!
One bit of feedback- don’t ever tell a pain patient that “they don’t look like a pain patient†. Facial Pain is invisible to most people, including doctors, friends/family, colleagues. etc. That’s it! .
Excellent
GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Promptness appreciated
He clarified everything I needed and made me more comfortable about the procedure which he is doing. This makes me think his procedure is best for me to take care of neuralgia issue.
He is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He really cares about his patients and it shows in every thing he dies to help them. I have been seeing him for several years and have TOTAL confidence in his work and what he tells me. He really LISTENS to what a patient tells him. I give him an A+++.
He was exceptional
Dr. Qian is fabulous!
Excellent, empathetic doctor who really seemed to listen and understand. His recommendations were clear, the next steps were explained and he sent me a very clear follow-up moments after the call. I wish every doctor was like him!!
Very impressed
Dr Xiang Qian was extremely attentive and very positive, he took the time to explain me in every detail the reasons for my pain and what to expect.
I am very lucky to have him as a doctor!
Doctor was very nice, explain very clearly and I could understand very well. It was one of the best experience of my visitings.
Thanks very much for Dr Qian!
Excellent doctor.
Dr. Qian is very knowledgeable and provides good care to patient.
He read my files and knows my health issues well, tells me treatment plan, explains effects of the medicine and sent me very detailed instructions for med taking.
Reply my message timely even weekend.
On time shows up at appointment.
He is an excellent, compasionate and brilliant doctor. I am confident I am in the best of hands under his care.
He is trying to help me
I had a wonderful first visit today with Dr. Qian. I so appreciate that he showed up on time too and really spent time listening to me. For once, I feel that I have answers to my ongoing problem and feel hopeful. He took the time to explain and answer all my questions.
Great doctor very happy with our visit
Excellent doctor! Experienced and very care about patient.
Made treatment plan well, explained details and sent a step by step instruction to my MyHealth.
Dr Qian is very easy to talk with and he outlined the possible treatment options available within his practice field. I appreciate being able to discuss the options and really being heard.
Dr. Qian was very kind and seemed extremely understanding about my condition. If I lived in CA I would definitely want to see him in person.
Very good doctor and great communication
He was great. Please see prior comments.
Seemed to have better understanding of my problem than others
Dr. Xian was on time, listened to my history and clearly stated my next steps options and his recommendations.
Extremely understanding of ongoing issues and was more than helpful in setting up future treatment procedures.
All persons were great.
Dr. Qian is amazing.
I thought I would be seeing a neurologist for consult re: facial pain. However, Dr. Qian was able to address my long standing problems with pain and presented a treatment plan.
Dr. & staff always so kind and helpful! They truly care about you. They make you feel like you are their primary goal.
Very good.
Dr. Qian was & is excellent.
Love - Dr. Qian. He listens, supports you - and is caring.
Good experience.
After my appointment, I had some trouble breathing - the doctor checked up on me 30 min later & had me message him that evening to make sure I was ok. This procedure is ALWAYS extremely painful for me. Dr. Qian is the first doctor who was very concerned. He recommended we use sedation next appointment. No other doctor even mentioned this option to me. I felt very cared for.
Good experience.
Dr. Qian is a thorough, thoughtful patient & caring physician - I know I am in great care with him.
Amazing doctor - very kind, great listener, extremely thorough. A+++ - I'm so happy! Was referred to Dr. Xiang.
Very good.
Everyone was so nice.
Good.
Excellent.
Very informative, step by step.
Dr. Qian misunderstood my medication needs and refilled an Rx I already had. Then I called the clinic they got back to me and told me they were unable to refill the Rx I needed.
Excellent experience.
Dr. Xiang is both capable/friendly & an excellent/realistic communicator.
Dr. Qian is both a clear communicator as well as a good listener. I know he is capable & I trust his judgment.
He seemed over worked.
Good explanations about my problems.
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