Fu Zhang, MD

He is amazing! He cured when I had serious allergy problem. I was taking an antibiotic for 2 weeks but i did not help but I went to see him and after that I could breath through my nose. I was so happy and the night my nose was completely stuck again. I lost hope. I was crying but the following day. All the problems were gone and I could breathe through my nose. He is excellent DR!
I really recommend him. He charges $ 35 for an acupuncture and $ for herbal tea which is extremely descent price in NY.

Great herbalist. Very knowledgeable and straight to the point. Came in with gastritis years back and he cured me in a couple of months. Make sure to follow the herbs as described, do not slack and don’t expect immediate results. It takes time and the doctor adjusts the prescription every time you come in. Very simple office with a very knowledgeable doctor.

I love Dr. Fu Zhang. He has help me in the past with a serious ailment. He is a knowledgeable herbalist in Chinese medicine the price for the herbs are 35 dollars which is pretty reasonable cash only. He also does acupuncture also 35 dollars. Dr. Fu Zhang makes you feel comfortable he listens to you as you describe your ailments. He has help people with cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Fribriods, diabetes, bronchitis, asthma and infertility.

I visited Dr. Fu Zhang on numerous occasions when I worked in NYC. I had been looking for an acupuncturist to treat migraines, and needed something affordable so I could go regularly. Being treated by Dr Fu Zhang was one of the only things that treated my migraines almost instantly and kept them away. I got some of the herbal tea which worked quite well. The office visits are affordable (cash only!) and it’s walk in only so that made it easy for me to go during my lunch break or as needed.
Sure the office space could use an upgrade, but honestly I didn’t care because I was finally able to go over a week without having migraines. Depending on when you go there can be a long wait, so if you’re in a hurry I’d call in advance or go during a weekday.

I just visited Dr. Zhang this morning. I love him already!
There was no wait whatsoever. His assistant (daughter?) took notes while I shared with her my symptoms. Dr. Zhang then checked my pulse and my tongue.
He gave me instructions on using the tea, went to the back to mix it up. $ 35 was the grand total for their time and herbs.
I’ll report back in a month regarding the effectiveness of this treatment.

I went to this office in a lot of pain and looking for an alternative to surgery for fibroids. TMI coming up… I had the usual symptoms extreme pain and heavy flow and that was very unlike my body. After two cups of the tea given me (drank as prescribed) the pain was ½ and my flow had gone back to normal. By the 4^th cup of the prescribed tea, absolutely no pain and no flow. I still can’t believe how fast it worked this time. I have the teas before with positive results but this… this deserved me to share! Thank the Heavens for this Chinese herbalist and I’m grateful to have found him!
*SN: Four of my co workers are going to see him for other ailments this week. I have one co worker who lost 17lbs and gotten pregnant while using herbs from this office as well.

I have gone to see Fu Zhang on and off since 1993 and can attest that he is a good herbalist and very reasonably priced. I have seen him for many different ailments — infertility, bronchitis, exhaustion, menopause, migraines, cold-​flu, back pain. Back in the ’90’s there were not so many herbalists that dealt with americans, and he was one of the most popular. His price has hardly gone up in all these years. He used to have guys mixing up the whole herbs right before your eyes, which I found fascinating to watch. In the new millenium he switched to powdered herbs, which are easier to cook and store. Now however, there are other places that have nicer ambience — like the Lin Sisters on the Bowery.
As for the acupuncture — there are better places. He does not have great bedside manners. He does use new needles out of sealed paper packages contrary to what another reviewer said. I went yesterday and witnessed the new needles. I don’t think he pays that much attention to what he’s doing and will almost randomly touch a spot and say «you want needle here?» puts me off a bit b/​c he then doesn’t always listen when you try to explain things. he is not a touchy-​feely doctor and there is a steady stream of customers. But, here it was Lunar New Year, my back was killing me, and I was desperate to get some relief, could not get an appointment anywhere else, and he was open, and $ 35. I did get some relief. He stuck 10 needles in me and hooked them up to the electrodes and blasted away for about 20 minutes. I much prefer going to «City Acupuncture» on Fulton Street where you get a very nice atmosphere, calming music, English speaking doctors, and it’s only $ 40 and if it’s not busy they’ll give you some cups for 10 mins at no extra charge.
Since I have spent time lying under the needles at Dr. Zhang’s, I have time to listen to what the herb patients are telling him, and how he responds to them. I do think he is honest and knows what he’s doing. Some Westerners come in there after having bad success with allopathic doctors/​drug and they want immediate improvements — a magic bullet that will cure them instantly. This may not always be possible. I was there today and a man wanted herbs for appetite suppression and weight loss. Meanwhile, he did not look like he was about to change his diet or lifestyle but he was asking Dr. Zhang what kind of guarantee he would get with the herbs. Then he asked about acupuncture for weight loss and Dr. Zhang asked him how much exercise he got.
For the price, it can’t be beat. Readers should know that one reason he is so inexpensive is that his rent is probably cheap because the building is old. You should not expect anything fancy. It is a truly Chinese experience to go down there, wait your turn, watch them mix your powders, and get your medicine.

My mom has been in borderline kidney failure for 12 years, thanks to Dr. Zhang. And it’s a GOOD thing. We came to him when traditional medicine put her in borderline kidney failure by mis-​dosing her diabetes meds. Dr. Zhang never promised he’d restore her kidneys (that’s impossible), but he promised to maintain them as they were. He kept his promise. It’s been 12 years, she still takes meds, and her kidneys — thankfully — just stopped deteriorating that hairline before failure. Disregard the lack of a computer. Disregard the look of the office. Disregard the very antiquated methods of diagnosis and recordkeeping. The man is a miracle worker. His daughter-​in-​law, who helps him, is a born medic — it always amazed me how calming she is. It’s like free therapy with your $ 35 purchase of a custom blend of herbs (a generous month’s worth). They will not scam you. I spent a month talking mom into acupuncture (she’s afraid of needles), and when I finally succeeded and addressed it at an appointment, was told acupuncture will do nothing for her. Whereas any traditional doc would in a similar situation say «sure, lets have a procedure, my wife has expensive tastes!» GO. Just GO and see what he says. He’ll tell you straight out if he can’t help you. You’re welcome (cause you’ll thank me).

I have depended on Dr Zhang’s care consistently since 1991. His extensive medical and traditional health care knowledge makes him an irreplacable asset to me and my patients.

Been using Dr, Zhang since 95. Helped me with many things. Most noteworthy was helping me clear up 95% of my allergy symptoms. I live in New Mexico now, and still get my herbs from him. Highly recommend!

Agreed, whoever said the needles aren’t sterile must have some weird grudge, or an aversion to non-​allopathic medicine.
Dr. Zhang is a miracle worker. NO ONE can cure seasonal respiratory problems like him. Every year he cures in a few days what other doctors/​methods can’t touch for months. And if necessary, he will not hesitate to tell you to see an allopath for antibiotics or the like. One of the best doctors in the city.

The building is totally shady on the inside, and the office just as sketch. I was slightly taken aback since the place borders Tribeca, but then again, this is my peoples we’re talking about here. I would never have found this place if it wasn’t on the list of suggested places from my OB/​GYN to help turn a breech baby, and I decided to check out due to the location and fact that he is open on the weekends. Given no needles are involved in moxibustion, I figured I didn’t need to worry about cleanliness.
When it came to my turn, which was only a few minutes, Dr. Zhang said I could actually perform this procedure from the comfort of my own home. He gave me some moxa sticks and spent a good amount of time (in very decent English) explaining what to do and why burning some herbal stick near one spot on my foot has anything to do with turning a baby. I was expecting to pay for multiple visits a week, but instead I walked out only $ 20 lighter with probably 9 treatments worth of herbs. We’ll see if the little guy turns, but even if he doesn’t, that’s not a reflection on this place. I would definitely consider coming back to this place for future herbal treatments.

Downwardly mobile office but cheap. The doctor does not use clean needles and can bee seen «cleaning» them on a glass plate in the back. No red biohazardous waste/​sharps container can be found. Who knows what infections you will get from these needles. Do not go!

I recently visited Dr. Fu Zhang’s office for chronic muscle pain and an injured knee. Acupuncture was administered and I felt positive results instantly. I literally walked out of his office much better than when I walked in. This was my first experience with acupuncture. He put needles in various parts of my body and attached some type of electric current to each one for ½ hour. The concerns I have however, regarding his practice are a) not sure of the cleanliness of his office as it is a very informal, seemingly non-​sterile setting, b) not much conversation goes on with the doctor/​patient relationship c) once the needles were removed, there was no post-​session feedback of any kind. I was wondering how often I would need to return for treatments, or how many sessions I would need. There was also no preparation for what I should expect as a first timer. Needless to say, I suppose the results should speak for themselves. The price is very reasonable, although you get what you pay for. Acupuncture treatments are $ 35.00 per session, as are the herbs prescribed. The office is open 7 days a week, and you won’t need an appointment.

I have been using Dr. Zhang, off and on, for more than 20 yrs. His herbal combinations have helped me resolve issues through the years. While I like to think myself very educated in herbology at this point, there are times when I’m not figuring out exactly what I need. Dr. Zhang ALWAYS hits the nail on head. He is an extremely talented herbologist. I highly recommend you see Dr. Zhang before seeing your «western» physician. The beauty of herbology is that the solutions are so simple and accessible.

Hear Me HEAR ME LADIES – Dr. Zhang Cures Cystitis
I have been going to Dr. Zhang for herbs for a few years. I have been taking the herbs for cystitis Infection and they worked great in just few days. I hate taking antibiotics they mess up my stomach and immune system etc. etc.
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I am not sure about the Acupuncture Treatments I wish someone else knew about this with Dr. Zhang office I am not sure only had it done once. Please write me if you have this experience good or bad with Dr. Zhang’s acupuncture.
The cost is $ 35 for herbs and $ 35 for Acupuncture.
No Appointment is needed and they are open 7 days a week.
Another acupuncturist said he is not good.
Please email me at irisjane33 at iwon dot come
Anyone have any experience with
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in NYC
Thank you.
Jane