David T. Chang
“Dr. Chang performed a complex surgery to rebuild my broken neck, and just four days later, I regained the use of my right hand and arm! I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Chang and his entire team for their exceptional care and expertise.”
David T. Chang, M.D., Ph.D., D.A.B.N.S.
Dr. Chang is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine procedures. He focuses on each patient’s condition to find the most appropriate treatment that will provide the greatest opportunity for his patients to recover quicker and return to a fulfilling life.
Dr. Chang prides himself on less invasive techniques, including cervical and lumbar disc replacement, minimally invasive decompression, minimally invasive fusion, and new advancements in motion sparing single and multi-level artificial disc replacement procedures. When recommending surgery, he takes time to ensure that his patients understand how the surgery will improve their condition so that they are fully informed before they decide to move forward with surgery.
Dr. David Chang received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University before completing his residency in neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Hospital and his fellowship in neuro-oncology at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Primary Specialty:
- Board Certified Neurosurgeon
- Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine Procedures
Education:
- Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University, B.S.
- Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, M.D., Ph.D.
- Internship: Mount Sinai Hospital, General Surgery
- Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, Neurosurgery
- Fellowship: NIH-NINDS, Neurosurgical Fellowship
Academic Appointments:
- Mississippi State University, Adjunct Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 2/1/2014 – present
- William Carey University of Osteopathic Medicine, Adjunct Clinical Professor, 6/1/2104 – present
Certifications:
- American Board of Neurological Surgery – 2007; 2017
Licenses
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Wisconsin Board of Medical Examiners
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