Overview
Howard Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California.
Dr. Chang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Perforation, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 369 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
3600 Broadway, 2nd Floor Station 21, Oakland, CA 94611
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. Howard Chang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Chang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard Chang by calling their office at 510-752-1282. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard Chang a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Chang is classified as an Advanced expert for Achalasia, 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. Howard Chang specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Chang is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Barrett Esophagus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Howard Chang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard Chang has published 369 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Howard Chang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard Chang accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-752-1282 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
- AchalasiaDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- EndoscopyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HemorrhoidsDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.