Overview
Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Chang is highly rated in 89 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 291 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
500 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
213 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chang has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Mitchel S. Berger is a nationally recognized expert in treating brain and spinal cord tumors as well as tumor-related epilepsy in adults and children. He also is a specialist in brain mapping techniques – used to identify and preserve areas of motor, sensory and language function during surgery – and an expert in using the Gamma Knife, a precise, noninvasive tool that applies radiation beams for tumor treatment. He is director of the Brain Tumor Center, director of the Center for Neurological Injury and Repair and co-director of the Adult Brain Tumor Surgery Program. Berger earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1975 and his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1979. He completed an internship and a residency at UCSF, and was awarded a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology by the American Cancer Society and a research fellowship by the Brain Tumor Research Center. He completed further fellowship training in neuro-oncology at UCSF and in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, an affiliate of the University of Toronto. Berger was elected to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' board of directors and appointed to the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Berger is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program
Michael Lim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lim is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven Chang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven Chang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven Chang by calling their office at 650-497-3306. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven Chang a top-rated expert for Arteriovenous Malformation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven Chang is classified as an Elite expert for Arteriovenous Malformation, 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. Steven Chang specialize in?
While Dr. Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Steven Chang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven Chang has published 291 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arteriovenous Malformation. You can view a list of Dr. Steven Chang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven Chang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-3306 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
- Elite
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Chang isElite. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain TumorDr. Chang isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- HemangioblastomaDr. Chang isElite. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Chang isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Anal CancerDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- ApoplexyDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
