Dr Michael Zhao

Dr Michael Zhao is a dual-fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Specialist with extensive experience in managing complex acute and chronic pain conditions. After earning his MBBS from Tianjin Medical University in 2005, he immigrated to Australia in 2006, where he further advanced his training across multiple disciplines, including Emergency Medicine, General Practice, and Pain Medicine.

Dr Zhao holds a Diploma of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and Fellowships with both the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP-RG) and the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FFPMANZCA). He is formally endorsed by the FPM Executive Committee for procedural pain management competency.

With a strong foundation in anaesthesiology and procedural medicine, Dr Zhao specialises in a comprehensive range of fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided interventional pain procedures, including radiofrequency ablation, epidural injections, sympathetic blocks, and neuromodulation therapies such as spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation.

Dr Zhao is passionate about delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care by integrating interventional techniques within a broader multidisciplinary approach. His areas of special interest include Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), spinal pain and the integration of cognitive-behavioural strategies into chronic pain management.

Known for his procedural precision and compassionate care, Dr Zhao remains committed to ongoing education, research, and collaboration to optimise outcomes for patients living with persistent pain.