Overview
Eric Changchien is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California.
Dr. Changchien is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Hysterectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Changchien is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6670 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Changchien
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Changchien?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Changchien by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Changchien a top-rated expert for Rectal Prolapse?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Changchien is classified as an Advanced expert for Rectal Prolapse, 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. Eric Changchien specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Changchien is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Eric Changchien participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Changchien has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rectal Prolapse. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Changchien's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Changchien accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Changchien accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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
- Advanced
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Changchien isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Changchien isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Changchien isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- CellulitisDr. Changchien isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Changchien isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Changchien isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Changchien isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.

