Dr. Tom S. Chang
Overview
Tom Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 38 years is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
44139 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
288 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
3440 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
17833 Colima Rd, City Of Industry, CA 91748
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tom S. Chang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tom S. Chang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tom S. Chang by calling their office at 800-898-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tom S. Chang a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tom S. Chang is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Tom S. Chang specialize in?
While Dr. Tom S. Chang is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Tom S. Chang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tom S. Chang has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Tom S. Chang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tom S. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Tom S. Chang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-898-2020 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
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Chang isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Cone DystrophyDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).