Jeff Chang, M.D., M.S.

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Jeff Chang, M.D., M.S.
Plastic Surgeon
Clinical Expertise
  • Lymphedema
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Melanoma
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Breast Cancer
Surgery
Surgery — Plastic and Reconstructive
Skin Cancer and Melanoma
Lymphedema

As a plastic surgeon, I will be able to provide a wide range of reconstructive options for my patients as they battle cancer.

Watching loved ones deal with breast cancer motivated Jeff Chang, M.D., M.S., to become a physician so he could help others facing similar challenges.

Dr. Chang is a reconstructive surgeon with special expertise in microsurgery, reconnecting very small blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves using tiny stitches often thinner than a human hair. He is most interested in using his skill to help restore breast cancer patients’ physical appearance, as well as treat lymphedema, a problem that occurs after breast cancer treatment causing swelling of the arm.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Dr. Chang earned his medical degree at Medical College of Wisconsin. He continued his surgical and microsurgical training at Harvard Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Stanford University and the University of Southern California.

The author of numerous publications and presentations, Dr. Chang is also a longtime instructor of neuroscience and microsurgery. He enjoys working in City of Hope®’s collaborative atmosphere.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2018–present, Plastic Surgery Board Certified
  • 2016, General Surgery Board Certified

Degrees

  • 2004–2008, M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
  • 2002–2004, M.S., Johns Hopkins University, MD
  • 2000–2002, B.A., Johns Hopkins University, MD

Fellowship

  • 2010–2012, Research Fellowship, University of Washington, WA
  • 2018–2019, Microsurgical Fellowship, University of Southern California, CA

Residency

  • 2015–2018, Plastic Surgery Residency, Stanford University, CA
  • 2008–2015, General Surgery Residency, Harvard Beth Israel Deaconess, MA

Professional Experience

  • 2019–present, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, California

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2018, Donald Laub Fellowship
  • 2018, Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
  • 2014, Beth Israel Deaconess Resident Teaching Award
  • 2012, American College of Surgeons Excellence in Research
  • 2012, American Association of Plastic Surgery Research Award
  • 2011, University of Washington Research Symposium Award
  • 2008, Master Clinician Award
  • 2007, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • 2005, Cardiovascular Research Center Grant Award
  • 2004, Phi Beta Kappa
  • 2001, Nu Rho Psi

Memberships

  • Candidate Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Resident/Fellow, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Candidate, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Resident/Fellow, Plastic Surgery Research Council
  • Resident/Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Publications

  • Cooper MN, Daneshgaran G, Yu R, Chang J, Vartanian E, Shamsunder M, Mehrara BJ, Matros EM, Wong AK. Analysis of the Microsurgery Match from 2014 to 2018 Reveals Increased Competition for Microsurgery Fellowship Positions. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019.
  • Gruber, RP, Piper M, Chang J. “Commentary on: The Nasal Ligaments and Tip Support in Rhinoplasty: An Anatomical Study.” Aesthet Surg J. 2018.
  • Gruber, RP, Chang J, Piper M. “Commentary on: Medial Osteoectomy as a Routine Procedure in Rhinoplasty: Six-Year Experience with an Innovative Technique.” Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2018.
  • Chang J, Graves SS, Butts-Miwongtum T, Sale G, Storb R, Mathes DW. “Long-Term Tolerance Towards Haploidentical Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation in a Canine Model Using Bone Marrow or Mobilized Stem Cells.” Transplantation. 2016.
  • Mathes DW, Chang J, Hwang B, Graves SS, Storer BE, Butts-Miwongtum T, Sale GE, Storb R. “Simultaneous Transplantation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells and a Vascularized Composite Allograft Leads to Tolerance.” Transplantation. 2014.
  • Um GT, Chang J, Louie O, Colohan SM, Said HK, Neligan PC, Mathes DW. “Implantable Cook-Swartz Doppler Probe versus Synovis Flow Coupler for the Post- Operative Monitoring of Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014.
  • Graves SS, Mathes DW, Georges GE, Kuhr CS, Chang J, Butts TM, Storb R. “Long Term Tolerance to Kidney Allografts After Induced Rejection of Hematopoietic Chimerism In a Preclinical Canine Model.” Transplantation. 2012.
  • Mathes DW, Hwang B, Graves S, Edwards J, Chang J, Storer BE, Miwongtum T, Sale G, Nash RA, Storb R. “Tolerance to Vascularized Composite Tissue Allografts in Canine Mixed Hematopoietic Chimeras.” Transplantation. 2011.
  • Chang J, Mathes DW. “Ethical, Financial and Policy Considerations in Hand Transplantation.” Hand Clinics. 2011.
  • Chang J, Davis CL, Mathes DW. “The Impact of Current Immunosuppression Strategies in Renal Transplantation on the Field of Reconstructive Transplantation.” J Reconstr Microsurg. 2011.
  • Choi SY, Chang J, Jiang B, Seol GH, Min SS, Han JS, Shin HS, Gallagher M, Kirkwood A. “Multiple receptors coupled to phospholipase C gate long-term depression in visual cortex.” Journal of Neuroscience. 2005.

Ratings & Reviews

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Provider explain in way you understand
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Provider listen carefully to you
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03/25/26
Dr Chang was awesome - Verified patient
03/25/26
I would recommend City of Hope in a heartbeat - Verified patient
02/06/26
I feel confident that Dr Chang will take excellent care of me - Verified patient
11/29/25
He spent as much time as I needed to discuss my diagnosis and talk about outcomes. Very thorough and I really appreciated him taking so much time to talk with me - it was very helpful and he answered all my questions. - Verified patient
11/15/25
Dr. Chang is an excellent provider! - Verified patient