Dr. Xiang Qian

Professor

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Biography

Xiang Qian is a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine at Stanford University, and he holds the position of the inaugural Stanford Medicine Endowed Director. His expertise includes developing novel therapies for chronic pain conditions, with clinical interests spanning acute and chronic pain management, including migraine, headache disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, cancer pain, and neuropathic pain. Dr. Qian leads an advanced CT-guided interventional pain program and has a strong emphasis on clinical innovation and translational medicine. He is also a Co-Director of the Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative, focusing on the development of mini implantable nerve stimulators. His leadership extends to serving as the Medical Director of Stanford International Medical Services, where he collaborates with faculty to facilitate care for international patients. Dr. Qian's academic journey includes a PhD in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Miami, along with a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at UCSF. Additionally, he founded the Chinese American Physicians’ Society to promote medical knowledge sharing among physicians across the U.S.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology with a focus on Pain Management and the development of new therapies for chronic pain.

Awards

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Faculty Teaching Award

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Fok Ying-Tung Medal

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Translational Clinical Innovation Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.