Joyce Chang, MD, MSCE

Dr. Joyce Chang specializes in rheumatology, focusing on complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and holds an additional Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology (MSCE). With 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chang has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating challenging rheumatologic disorders. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Chang practices at the Division of Immunology in Boston, Massachusetts, where she treats patients with serious autoimmune conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus and muscle disorders like polymyositis and dermatomyositis. She also specializes in caring for young patients with juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease affecting children. Her approach to patient care includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as kidney function …assessments, complete blood counts, and metabolic panels to monitor disease activity and treatment effectiveness.