Biography
Dr. Chang has been one of the leading spinal surgeons in the area stretching
from Joliet, IL to Valparaiso, IN for the past ten years. During this time, he has
treated approximately 50,000 patients and performed over 3000 surgeries.
Most likely one of your friends, family members, or neighbors has seen Dr.
Chang. He combines exceptional surgical skills with gentle, compassionate
care. He has committed himself to advanced minimally invasive techniques
and introduced arthroscopic microdiscectomy to our region in 1997. For spine
care that exceeds university medical standards but is still close to home, call
us for an appointment.
In Illinois, 708-799-2911.
In Indiana, 219-836-4955.
COLLEGE:
Yale University, BA in Political Science, cum laude
MEDICAL SCHOOL:
Medical University of South Carolina, with Honors
INTERNSHIP and ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY :
New York University Medical Center
SPINE FELLOWSHIP:
State University of New York-Syracuse Medical Center
CERTIFICATIONS:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
North American Spine Society
Illinois Medical Association
Chicago Medical Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Korean American Spine Society
Minimally Invasive Spine Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, IL
Community Hospital, Munster, IN
Ingalls Hospital, Harvey, IL


"Top Spinal Surgeon in America"
2004
2005
2006
2007
"Who's Who in Healthcare"
2005-2006