Summary

Dr. Douglas Chang is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and physical therapy. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 26 years of experience in practice, Dr. Chang brings extensive expertise to treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries. He speaks both English and German.

Dr. Chang practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and is affiliated with the University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as arthritis, athletic injuries, and back pain. His procedural expertise includes lumbar epidural steroid injections and facet joint injections to help patients manage pain and improve mobility. Patients rate him 2.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 26 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, German
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 12 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 5 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

4520 Executive Drive UC San Diego Health - La JollaSan Diego, CA 92121
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Douglas Chang, MD, PhDDr. Michael Klassen, MDDr. Kamran Nicholas Sadr, MDDr. Emily Newman Schwartz, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.7 
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26 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, German Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CAMonterey , CAFremont , CACarlsbad , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Chang

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA - HMO
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Douglas Chang has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Douglas Chang has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Electrodiagnosis
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Injury
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Nerve Damage
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Pain
  • Physical Therapy
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2000.

NPI Number

Douglas Chang's NPI number is 1962450031.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Douglas Chang accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Douglas Chang has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Douglas Chang accepting new patients?
Douglas Chang is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Douglas Chang's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Douglas Chang speak?
Douglas Chang speaks English and German.
Where is Douglas Chang's office located?
Douglas Chang's office is located at 4520 Executive Drive UC San Diego Health - La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92121.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Chang?
You can find contact information for Douglas Chang here on Vitals.

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