Xiaochun Zhang

Clinical Trials

• Clinical Concordance Study Between Watson for Oncology and Clinician Practice

Media Releases

Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Xiaochun Zhang, who serves patients in Vienna, Virginia.

A knowledgeable rheumatologist, Dr. Zhang works with patients at her private practice in Vienna, Virginia. Her clinical interests include arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and primary care.

A native of China, she earned her medical degree from the Third Military Medical University in 1983. After relocating to the United States, she completed her internship and residency in rheumatology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in 1996.

Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

Recommended Articles

• How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect Your Body?

  Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Although the disease causes joint inflammation in most cases, other organs also may be affected. Rheumatoid arthritis affects several parts of the body equally, which is a distinguishing feature from other...

• Toni Braxton's Ongoing Battle with Lupus

  Toni Braxton is an American singer, record producer, and songwriter, best known for her hit songs, “Breathe Again” and “Un-Break My Heart.” Her songs made it on the top of the music charts, and she won numerous awards as well. This is the reason why she is considered one of the most...

• Encopresis: How Can I Help My Child?

  What is encopresis?Encopresis is a disorder characterized by the involuntary leaking of poop due to chronic constipation. This disorder is usually observed in children 4 years old and above.In encopresis, the wall and the nerves of the bowel are stretched when poop is held on for a longer time. This...

• Connecting Restless Leg Syndrome with Fibromyalgia

  In terms of the medical world, a plethora of findings have been made that have identified key connections between certain diseases and the unique symptoms they may very well bring about.  A specific case has to do with fibromyalgia and a link to what is known as restless legs syndrome (RLS).  An...

• How Should I Choose Vitamin Supplements?

  Most of us fall short of meeting our daily nutritional requirements for various reasons. For some of us it is because of the special diet that we have been following. For others it is due to the time limit to choose a healthy and balanced diet. Many develop a nutritional gap because of a poor...

• Butternut Squash: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

  The cream-colored elongated bell which is called butternut squash tastes sweet like a sweet potato. The butternut is having thin cover which is easy to peel unlike many other winter squash, which are having thick layer around them. Butternut squash can be cut into pieces easily and can be roasted...