Summary

Growing up, Steve Chang, MD, always wanted to be either a teacher or a doctor. Fortunately for Barrow and our patients, he chose to do both. At Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Dr. Chang instructs and mentors neurosurgery residents and sees patients with spinal disorders and brain tumors.

Growing up in North Carolina, Dr. Chang attended Duke University in Durham and went on to earn his MD at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He completed his internship in surgery at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (now called Banner University Medical Center) in Phoenix. The next years were spent at Barrow Neurological Institute where he completing his neurosurgery residency and fellowships in skull base/cerebrovascular and complex spinal neurosurgery.

His interest is in caring for patients with complex spine and brain disorders, and working with them as a team to restore their lives. He believes in treating each patient as he would his own family members.

Dr. Chang’s nonmedical interests include hiking, tennis, and spending time with his family.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Barrow Neurological Institute Skull Base Surgery
  • 32 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Dr. Steve Chang

2910 N 3rd Ave Ste 200Phoenix, AZ 85013
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
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4.6 
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24 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Phoenix , AZScottsdale , AZPhoenix , AZPhoenix , AZ
Med School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steve Chang

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP (Medigap)
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Cigna
  • Copper Point Mutual Workers Comp
  • First Health
  • Great West
  • Indian Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Maricopa
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steve Chang has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steve Chang has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Barrow Neurological Institute Skull Base Surgery2008
Barrow Neurological Institute Cerebrovascular Surgery2008
Barrow Neurological Institute Complex Spinal Neurosurgery2006

Residency

Barrow Neurological Institute Neurosurgery2009

Internship

Integrated Surgical Residency Banner Good Samaritan Hospital2003

Medical School

University of North Carolina School of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Where is Dr. Steve Chang's office located?
Dr. Steve Chang's office is located at 2910 N 3rd Ave Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ, 85013.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steve Chang affiliated with?
Dr. Steve Chang is affiliated with Saint Josephs Hospital And Medical Center.
Does Dr. Steve Chang accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Steve Chang accept my insurance?
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