Overview
Dr. Tammy T. Chang is a surgeon who specializes in gastrointestinal conditions as well as urgent conditions requiring prompt treatment. Chang directs a research laboratory that focuses on liver tissue engineering and regenerative surgical therapies, which stimulate the formation of new tissue. Chang earned her combined medical and doctoral degrees at Harvard Medical School. She completed her general surgery residency at UCSF, followed by her fellowship in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Gallbladder Removal.
Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tammy T. Chang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tammy T. Chang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tammy T. Chang by calling their office at 415-353-2161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tammy T. Chang a top-rated expert for Small Bowel Resection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tammy T. Chang is classified as an Experienced expert for Small Bowel Resection, 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. Tammy T. Chang specialize in?
While Dr. Tammy T. Chang is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Small Bowel Resection, Pancreatic Cancer, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tammy T. Chang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tammy T. Chang has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Small Bowel Resection. You can view a list of Dr. Tammy T. Chang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tammy T. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Tammy T. Chang accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Net and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Liver TransplantDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.