Dr. TOM CHANG, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Palm Desert, CA and has been practicing for 24 years. He graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine in 1988 and specializes in ophthalmology.
Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute of California
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- LACare
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Macular Edema
very high
more than 99% of peers
Macular Hole
very high
more than 99% of peers
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
very high
more than 90% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. CHANG "As a retina specialist, my goal is to provide you with a superior experience from the time you check in to the time you leave our office. We understand the concerns that patients have with potentially vision-threatening eye conditions. We strive to offer the highest quality care available in an atmosphere of excellence, compassion, integrity, and innovation. These qualities are reflected in our mission statement. Please let us know if you have any special needs or requests prior to your visit."
1 Specialties
- Ophthalmology
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
37 Conditions Treated
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Cataract
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Disease
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Floaters
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Nearsightedness
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Progressive High Myopia
- Purulent Endophthalmitis
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Senile Cataracts
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Less
5 Procedures
- Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
- Eye Surgery
- Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Toronto Faculty Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1988
- Toronto General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1989
- University Western OntResidency Hospital | Completed 1992
- Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
- Emory UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1995
- Johns Hopkins University / School Of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 1993
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
- Spanish
- Tagalog
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