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Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD

(79 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine and Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine)

Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College

Professional interests include: depression, tonsilitis, allergies, and more.

8301 161st Avenue Ne #308
Redmond, WA 98052

(425) 882-5020

Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA specializing in family medicine and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). She graduated from Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College. Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD is affiliated with Evergreen Health.

Office Locations

8301 161st Avenue Ne #308
Redmond, WA 98052

(425) 882-5020

(425) 882-5021

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Evergreen Health

8980 161st Avenue Ne Suite 400
Redmond, WA 98052

(425) 899-2272

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Some issues Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Mononucleosis (Mono)

Mononucleosis, frequently called ''mono,'' is a viral infection that causes fatigue, fever, swollen lymph glands, and sore throat. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), spread through saliva, is the primary virus that leads to mono. Mono is most common in teenagers and young adults, where EBV is often transmitted through kissing or sharing drinks. For this reason, mono is colloquially referred to as ''the kissing disease.'' Mononucleosis usually resolves on its own; however, recovery from mono can take from several days to several weeks. Some young adults may continue to experience extreme fatigue from mono for months, often requiring a semester home from school.

Mononucleosis happens in three stages:

During the initial stage, those with mono may experience few symptoms as EBV replicates in the body. Symptoms such as headaches and body aches are often misattributed to allergies or stress. People with mono may continue performing their daily activities and attending school, leading to increased transmission of the virus to others. The initial stage lasts for about five to fourteen days.

During the acute stage, mono symptoms intensify and may include the enlargement of the spleen, a sore throat, fatigue, liver issues, and skin rashes. The mono infection is at its worst in this stage.

Lastly, the convalescent stage is when recovery begins. This period of healing can last from two to six months.

Mono can be detected by a physical exam; physicians can diagnose mono by checking for inflamed lymph nodes, tonsils, or spleens. Blood antibody tests may also help diagnose mono by revealing antibodies in the blood that were formed as a response to the Epstein-Barr virus. Elevated levels of white blood cells can also suggest that a patient has mono.

There are no medications specifically for mono or the Epstein-Barr virus, and patients are advised to rest and avoid strenuous exercise. Drinking plenty of fluids, eating a healthy diet, and taking anti-inflammatory ibuprofen (motrin) may also help people who are afflicted with mono feel better.

People with mono should take precautions to avoid spreading the condition to others. They can prevent infection by not sharing glasses, food, and utensils with others until they fully recover.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
lab tests	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	338
lab tests	23
preventive care	43
vaccines	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
doctor visit	327
lab tests	31
preventive care	33
vaccines	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	410
lab tests	34
preventive care	56
vaccines	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	403
lab tests	20
preventive care	73
vaccines	73

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
doctor visit	360
lab tests	32
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	330
lab tests	22
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
lab tests	13
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
lab tests	69
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	324
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	325
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Redmond, WA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	321
lab tests	29
preventive care	33
vaccines	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD.

**Gender**
Female	101
Male	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	94
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	50
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD graduated from Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College. She completed residency at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. She is certified by the Board Certified in Family Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College

Residency: Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia

Board Certification: Board Certified in Family Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Evergreen Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 79 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Redmond, WA.

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