Michael Y. Chang, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon

Conditions Treated

Laryngeal Cancer Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Dr. Chang is a thoracic surgeon at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and has graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Michael Chang completed the medical school courses at the same university in 1993. Dr. Chang was an intern at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and was a fellow between 2000 and 2002 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Chang received a master’s degree from Harvard as well. His specialty and main focus is mesothelioma and any related diseases, with numerous studies and clinical trials conducted towards more efficient treatment.


Education & Training

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Education

University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI - 1993

Medical School

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (1993-2000)

Residency

Brigham and Women\'s Hospital in Boston (2000-2002)

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Hospitals & Clinics

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

Languages: English/Spanish

(800) 954-8000

4867 Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90027

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July 07, 2016

by Steve N.

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“I have my life back thanks to Dr. Chang. Before the surgery I could only walk 100 steps with severe pain. This kept me captive into my house. Now I feel so much better, I walk one mile every single day. The staff was there for me from the very beginning answering my questions and also during the recovery period. ”

July 15, 2016

by Cheryl Suehring

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“I had before three spinal surgeries between 2007 and 2009. I had a different surgeon for each correction and they all said that there were small chances I would walk or stand ever again. Well, they were wrong. Dr. Chang proved that they were all wrong, he made me stand and walk again. He is my hero!”

April 01, 2014

by Joe P.

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“Dr. Chang is a very skilled and highly educated surgeon. He handles his patients with respect and dignity. He was very professional when he told exactly how things were. I’ve been struggling for a very long period due to an injury to my back and thanks to Dr. Chang I was able to fuse my discs and make my spine perfect. I still have some pain because I waited too much to have it done but overall he was a miraculous job. ”

July 31, 2012

by Jane Martin

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“There is no doubt that Dr. Chang is the most skilled spinal surgeon in the country dealing with the most complex spinal related problems. After having 8 back surgeries, a morphine pump implant and my spine at a 45-degree angle. Dr. Chang took care of this challenging and complex surgery with great skill. Thanks to Dr. Chang I’m finally standing straight and tall at 71 years of age, free from all of that pain. I highly recommend him. ”

February 13, 2015

by Larry P.

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“You will not regret seeing Dr. Chang, if you got any spinal issues. Take a look at Dr. Chang’s training and you will see that he is very qualified. I had a Laminectomy on L-3,4,5. My pain totally disappeared. Chang is definitely the right doctor for spinal issues.”