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William Y. Hoffman, M.D.
Professor & Chief,
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Stephen J. Mathes, MD
Former Chief, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at UCSF
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David Chang, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery
Contact Information
(415) 353-4217 Appointments
(415) 353-4330 Clinical Fax
dchang@sfghsurg.ucsf.edu
Education
- 1988-1992, Dartmouth College, B.A., Government
- 1993-1997, NYU School of Medicine, M.D.
Residencies
- UCSF, General Surgery, Intern, 1997-1998
- UCSF, General Surgery,Resident 1998-2000
- UCSF, General Surgery, Resident, 2002-2003,
- UCSF, General Surgery, Chief Resident, 2003-2004
- UCSF, Plastic Surgery, Resident, 2004-2006
Fellowships
- 2000-2002, UCSF, Research Fellow, Angiogenesis
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Clinical Expertise
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Aesthetic surgery
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Post-bariatric body contouring
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Microvascular reconstruction
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Breast reconstruction
Research Interests
- Clinical outcomes in Plastic Surgery
Biography
Dr. David S. Chang is Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at UCSF in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He graduated with honors from Dartmouth College and received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Chang completed his training in general surgery at UCSF. During his training he completed a research fellowship in vascular biology. Dr. Chang continued his specialty training in plastic surgery at UCSF and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Chang specializes in plastic surgery, but he has special interests in microvascular reconstruction, including the DIEP flap for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. His other interests include body contouring after massive weight loss and cosmetic surgery. He has authored textbook chapters and articles on plastic surgery and is currently the Associate Program Director for the UCSF Plastic Surgery Residency Program. He is actively involved in teaching medical students and residents the art of plastic surgery.
Dr. Chang is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Selected Publications
- Paek R, Chang DS, Brevetti LS, Rollins M, Brady S, Ursel PC, Hunt TK, Sarkar R, Messina LM. Correlation a simple direct measurement of muscle pO2 to a clinical ischemia index and histology in a rat model of chronic severe hindlimb ischemia. J Vasc Surg 2002 July; 36(1):172-79.
- Chang DS, Su H, Tang GL, Brevetti LS, Sarkar R, Wong R, Kan YW, Messina LM. adeno-associated viral vector-mediated gene transfer of vascular endothelial growth factor normalizes skeletal muscle oxygen tension and induces arteriogenesis in ischemic rat hindlimb. Mol Ther 2003 Jan; 7(1):44-51.
- Rosenfield LK, Chang DS. Flash fires during facial surgery: recommendations for the safe delivery of oxygen. Plast Recontr Surg. 2007 May 119(6):1982.