Overview
Louis Chang is a neurosurgical spine specialist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spinal disorders. He treats patients with spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. Dr. Chang performs a wide range of spinal surgeries, including laminectomies, microdiscectomies, artificial disc replacement and spinal fusions. He also uses minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as tubular microsurgery, lateral lumbar interbody fusion, MIS laminectomy and MIS transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive spinal surgery and navigation at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Chang is licensed to practice medicine in multiple states, which allows him to offer telemedicine appointments to patients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York.
His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, Bethesda, MD 20817
301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
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. Louis Chang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Louis Chang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Louis Chang by calling their office at 301-896-6069. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Louis Chang a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Louis Chang is classified as an Experienced expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Louis Chang specialize in?
While Dr. Louis Chang is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, and Cervical Myelopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Louis Chang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Louis Chang has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Louis Chang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Louis Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Louis Chang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-896-6069 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ApoplexyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone GraftDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.