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Dr. Chang accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Medicaid
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Principal Financial Group
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; PacifiCare; United Healthcare

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No malpractice claims found for Texas

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Chang's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Cervical Spine Myelopathy

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Chang treats Cervical Spine Myelopathy more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Chang treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

Spondylosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Chang treats Spondylosis more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Chang treats this condition more than 90% of his peers

Spine Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Chang treats Spine Disorders more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Chang treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Arthritis of the Spine
Degenerative Spine Diseases
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Progressive Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Dysostosis, Anhalt Type
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Ryukyuan Type
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Scapuloperoneal
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type I
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type II
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type III
Spinal Tuberculosis

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Dr. Chang's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acoustic Neuroma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
Ataxia
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Brain Tumor Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dementia
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Dystonia
Ear Disorders
Epidural Hematoma
Epilepsy
Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Headache
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Microdiscectomy
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Nerve Block, Somatic
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Parkinson's Disease
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spine Surgery
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syncope
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Disease
Vertigo

About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr. Charles Chang is known for his comprehensive and compassionate approach to neurological care, taking time to talk and listen to his patients and their families. He understands that anticipating brain or spine surgery can be overwhelming for patie...

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Specialties

Neurosurgery
Neurology

Board Certifications

Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatrics

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Education

1985

Bethesda Naval Hospital

Residency Hospital

1980

National Institute of Health

Fellowship Hospital

1978

St Louis Children's Hospital

Residency Hospital

1974

Washington University School of Medicine

Internship Hospital

1972

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Medical School

1967

Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine

Undergraduate School

1985

1980

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1972

1967

Languages

Chinese
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Chang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chang

4.5

Based on 22 reviews

5 Stars	77.27272727272727%	(17)
4 Stars	9.090909090909092%	(2)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	9.090909090909092%	(2)
1 Star	4.545454545454546%	(1)

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What People Say About Dr. Charles Chang, MD

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Dr. Chang has done 2 surgeries on me 1. for neck cervical area 2. crainotomy for trigemenial neuralgia. most of left immediately and has gradually gone. i need attention to back. i will b getting appointment w him again.he is extremely nice thorough .answers all ur questions. he takes time w u , acts like ur the only patient. ppl mention other doctors closer to home , but Holy Spirit keeps directing me back to him and no to other recommendations. HE IS ONE OF A KIND.jeanne collett

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jeanne collett in sherman, TX – May 17, 2018

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Dr Chang is one of a kind, his passion, concern and care for his patients is unmatched. He truly cares about his patients and for the quality of his patients care. He takes the time to explain things in a no nonsense manner to the understanding level of whomever is in front of him. His office staff as well is amazing, kind, caring and love what they do.

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Cynthia Ball in Plano, TX – May 10, 2017

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He did brain surgery on me back in1995 n I just want to thank him cuz I have had 3 brain surgeries n if. I do say so myself I am doing well. Of course I have many deficits but he has kept me alive to see my son graduate ????? from college n pursue his education in physical therapy. My son is getting his masters n doctoral degrees in physical therapy. He is making me a proud mom. Thank you Dr. Chang n the good Lord. By the way he did surgery on my brain stem.

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Debra Chavez in El Paso, TX – Feb 24, 2017

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I had suffered with trigeminal neuralgia for years. All the other Drs just gave me pills and said it was due to aging. I searched Dr and came across Dr. Chang's name. I called him, we met and he gave me all my options to me in detail and within one month I decided on surgery. He found all my veins touching my nerves and wrapped the nerves with Teflon. I have not had any pain since. He & his staff was excellent and I would recommend him to anyone suffering with nerve pain. He was great!!!

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Charlie M in Arlington, TX – Aug 16, 2016

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In 2006 Dr. Chang performed emergency brain surgery to remove a grapefruit sized right temporal minigioma tumor. He is a wonderful surgeon and was so concerned about my family during my surgery. God's blessings to Dr. Chang and his staff.

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Sharon Shannon-Palmore in Plano, Texas – Jan 05, 2016

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