Overview
Dr. Chang is a board-certified and fellowship-trained nephrologist. He obtained his medical degree from The Ohio State University. He completed his residency and a fellowship in nephrology at Loyola University Health System. Dr. Chang is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in nephrology.
Dr. Chang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alport Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UPMC Nephrology
Samuel Stea, MD, specializes in nephrology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices in Lewisburg and at UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Lock Haven. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed a fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and his residency at Danbury Hospital. Dr. Stea is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
GMC Nephrology
Dr. Bucaloiu is a board-certified and fellowship-trained nephrologist specializing in hypertension. His clinical interests include hypertension, fluid and electrolytes, nephrology palliative care and acute kidney injury. His research interests include hypertension, fluid and electrolytes and acute kidney injury. Dr. Bucaloiu earned his medical degree from the Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila in Romania. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in nephrology at the same institution. Dr. Bucaloiu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in nephrology. He speaks English, French and Romanian. Dr. Bucaloiu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.
St. Luke's Nephrology Associates Of Carbon County-Jim Thorpe
Nicholas Varvarelis is a Nephrologist in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Varvarelis is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Low Sodium Level, and Necrosis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander R. Chang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander R. Chang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander R. Chang by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander R. Chang a top-rated expert for Alport Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander R. Chang is classified as an Distinguished expert for Alport Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander R. Chang specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander R. Chang is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Alport Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Alexander R. Chang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander R. Chang has published 79 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alport Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander R. Chang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander R. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander R. Chang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Alport SyndromeDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- ColonoscopyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.