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Dr. Tom Chang, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Tom Chang, MD
4.8 (160 Ratings)
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Dr. Tom Chang, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Tom Chang, MD works in Palm Desert, CA as an Ophthalmologist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Chang completed a residency at University Western Ont. Dr. Chang has has worked on more claims relating to Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular or Retinal Edema than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Chang has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 160 times. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Chang also speaks Arabic and Chinese. Dr. Chang practices at Practice in Palm Desert, CA and has additional offices in La Quinta, CA, City of Industry, CA and Pasadena, CA.

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  • Silver 87 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    44139 Monterey Ave Ste 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  2. 2 Acuity Eye Specialists
    47474 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253
  3. 3 Retina Institute of California Medical Group
    17833 Colima Rd, City of Industry, CA 91748
  4. 4 Acuity Eye Group
    100 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

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4.8
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5 Stars (147)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (3)

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Toronto General Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Western Ont
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute|Emory University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Tom Chang, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Chang accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Chang accepts here.

Dr. Chang frequently sees patients for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular or Retinal Edema.

Yes, Dr. Chang speaks Arabic and Chinese. See Dr. Chang's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Chang has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 160 times.

Dr. Chang is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Chang has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 36 years.

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