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Dr. Tom Chang, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Tom Chang, MD
4.8 (194 Ratings)
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Dr. Tom Chang, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.
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Dr. Tom Chang, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Tom Chang, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.

About

Dr. Chang graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University Western Ont.Dr. Tom Chang, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Chang currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Dr. Chang has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Macular or Retinal Edema and Diabetic Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chang received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 194 times. Dr. Chang's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chang also speaks Arabic and Chinese. Dr. Chang is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Tear Duct Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CareMore Health Plans
  • Silver 87 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • EyeMed Vision Care
  • Molina

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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chang
4.8
Based on 194 Reviews
5 Stars (177)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (3)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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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?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Chang communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Chang offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Chang offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Chang have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Chang offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tom Chang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chang's profile.

Dr. Chang frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Macular or Retinal Edema and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tom Chang, MD is affiliated with Palmdale Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tom Chang, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, Palmdale, CA