Summary

Tara Chang, MD, MS is a board-certified nephrologist who enjoys taking care of patients with all types of kidney diseases. She is also a certified Hypertension Specialist, and has a particular interest in treating patients with high blood pressure. In addition to her patient care duties, Dr. Chang maintains an active clinical research program, which focuses on studying cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. She has received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. Dr. Chang speaks conversational Mandarin. She enjoys jogging, yoga, and spending time with her husband, son and twin daughters.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 62 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Michigan Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Tara I. Chang

300 Pasteur Dr Fl 1Palo Alto, CA 94304

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
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23 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, English
Palo Alto , CAMountain View , CASouth San Francisco , CAFremont , CA
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Sri Siddhartha Medical College Med School: University Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tara I. Chang

  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tara I. Chang has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tara I. Chang has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Disease
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 2003

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Dr. Tara Chang's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr Fl 1, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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