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DR MICHAEL Y CHANG

Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

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LOCATIONS

  • Brentwood

  • San Ramon

  • Walnut Creek

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

“I believe that treating the patient, not just the condition, produces the best results and that pain management is a partnership endeavor. I work with my patients to improve their quality of life.”

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About Dr Chang

Dr. Chang is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, fellowship-trained in pain management. Dr. Chang’s extensive clinical experience makes him one of the premier physiatrists in the area.

With experience in minimally invasive techniques, he can treat many patients, including those with pain due to osteoporotic or pathologic compression fractures, recommending kyphoplasty, along with other therapies, as an effective way to eliminate or reduce pain.

Dr. Chang also performs spinal cord stimulation, a newer and innovative procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain, may also be an option for those patients who have tried and failed with other pain management treatments.

Pain and physical limitations can impact patients’ everyday lives in monumental ways. Dr. Chang became a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor so that he could help people overcome limitations caused by injury and illness. He focused his training on reducing pain and minimally invasive surgeries that would help patients regain function.

In his personal life, Dr. Chang enjoys finding hidden-gem “dive” restaurants. His vacations are often spent looking for new and exciting places to eat.

  • Fellowship

    • Pain Management

      Loma Linda University Medical Center, Department of Anesthesia, 2007

  • Residency

    • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

      Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, 2006

  • Internship

    • Intern

      Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 2003

  • Medical School

    • Doctor of Osteopathy

      Western University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002

  • College

    • Graduated with High Honors

      University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1997

Reviews

About Dr Chang

Jackie Horne
Apr 17, 2024
Google

Dr. Chang is the best of the best! I've had several epidurals done by him. He's ALWAYS hit the nail on the head both in my neck and lower back. I've always had a positive experience with him, he's a genius. He is extremely precise in every procedure that I have had done. He's also very nice and personable. I can't say enough about him after 7 years experience of being his patient.

Robin Wilson-Farwell
Apr 14, 2024
Google

Dr. Michael C. Chang is truly a compassionate, thoughtful and highly skilled physician who has made a significant difference in my life. Dr. Chang performed epidural on my back which relieved the excruciating pain that I was experiencing for years. My quality of life has greatly improved and I cannot express just how grateful I am to be relieved of the never ending pain that I no longer feel.

Thomas Clark
Apr 13, 2024
Google

Great Doctor, causes people to relax.

Carol Carey
Apr 12, 2024
Google

Good!

Dale Petrich
Apr 11, 2024
Google

Dr. Chang is a very professional, intelligent and caring doctor. I feel lucky to have him treating my spine.

Araceli Canela
Apr 05, 2024
Google

Very polite and attentive. Explained plan for me to get better.

Ana Tkachenko
Apr 02, 2024
Google

If you have leg numbness ask for Dr.Chang, if you have lover back pain, or whatever... Ask his opinion...

Collette Silvia
Mar 09, 2024
Google

Efficient, friendly and quick.

Georgia Addison
Mar 07, 2024
Google

Dr. Chang is very knowledgeable and concerned when he evaluates you. He is pleasant, reviewed my MRI and explained everything I needed to know about my pinched nerves. I am still being treated by Dr. Chang and as long as I have this problem, or any other, will continue to do so.

Daniel Kerwin
Feb 07, 2024
Google

Doctor Michael Chang is very attentive to his patients. He is very devoted to finding out your problem and fixing it. Easy to talk to and friendly.

Rhondi Hernand
Feb 02, 2024
Google

Dr. Chang has a great bedside manner and handles all my issues with great perfection. Thank you so much for everything you do. Wonderful staff too.

Armando Gonzales
Jan 04, 2024
Google

They are very nice people there Also very helpful. With your solutions.

Mark Weder
Dec 29, 2023
Google

Excellent care. Very informative of what's going to be taking place and how it will affect you.

Richard Doust
Dec 17, 2023
Google

Works quickly and methodically. Very professional.

Shirley Wallace
Dec 07, 2023
Google

Great Dr that moves to fast to really hear your situation in a whole! So if your case is complicated get his attention from the beginning to hear you out before he just throw his diagnoses & plan at you! Ask all your questions cause he’s busy so he moves really fast. Cause if you have something else to ask about after you have left the office, nobody there really communicate w/ one another. Just short, short cliff note communication through the office that can be really frustrating.

Diana Henderson
Nov 09, 2023
Google

I’m so happy to have Dr Chang as my Dr I have had severe lower back pain since I have been seeing Dr Chang and him treating me I have such a good outcome from the treatments I have to give Dr Chang a 10+ he is a keeper Thank you Dr Chang

Sylvia Espinosa
Nov 09, 2023
Google

Wonderful care he addressed my back problems and treatment right away.

Freddie Moore
Nov 01, 2023
Google

DR. CHANG of GSO possesses HIGH Medical Expertise. He’s Friendly, LISTENED to me, answered all questions to my satisfaction, was courteous, empathetic and tried to help me overcome this this (Unimaginable Spinal PAIN). ESI, works for many, but; so far ESI, ALL pain medications including, Morphine IV @ John Muir Hospital ER, have NOT worked for me. Nonetheless, DR CHANG DID NOT give up on me, he took the time to refer me to an Orthopedic Surgeon. When I needed a last minute letter for Delta Airlines because I am in too much pain w/a partially paralyzed left leg DR CHANG took time out of his very busy schedule to write the letter. I don’t believe I would make it back alive if I took that long flight. MOST of the online articles DON’T ACCURATELY articulate this level of pain & the paralysis. I am lying down in pain typing this & dreading standing & trying to walk to my bathroom w/a cane. STANDING & WALKING HIGHLY ESCALATES the PAIN. I understand I’m writing too much about myself & that’s because I’m in SO MUCH PAIN, 6 weeks 24/7, BUT; enough about me. I’M THANKFUL TO GOD LEADING ME TO DR. CHANG FOR LEADING ME TO A SURGEON. DR CHANG NEVER ALLOW THE ILL’S OF SOCIETY CHANGE YOUR POSITIVE NATURE. I STILL BELIEVE THERE ARE MORE GOOD PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. I BELIEVE WHO WE ARE AS HUMAN BEING IS MOST IMPORTANT. THANK-YOU, DR CHANG Sincerely & Respectfully F Moore

david montgomery
Oct 12, 2023
Google

Highly recommend dr Chang. Super knowledgeable as well as compassionate!

RICH DOOLEY
Oct 12, 2023
Google

I have been seeing Dr. Michael Chang for 15 years and he has been a life saver with my pain management. I highly recommend him and his staff. My back and neck pain has been controlled and greatly reduced with his help.

Charles Chung鍾振乾
Oct 11, 2023
Google

Check my spine very detail and help me a lot to stop my waist pain

Roberta Aguinaga
Sep 28, 2023
Google

He is a great Doctor.

dave (none)
Sep 06, 2023
Google

Excellent doctor, really cares about your condition, I really trust his recommendations, you're never left not knowing. What is next

Ronald Carey
Aug 26, 2023
Google

Dr. Chang and his staff were very good. Dr. Chang is professional in what he did and the staff was polite, encouraging and helpful I would recommend him to anyone Pastor Ronald Carey

Joyce Christensen
Jun 13, 2023
Google

Dr Chang and his staff are amazing. Dr.Chang always has a great smile and a wonderful disposition. He makes the procedure easy to ho through. He explains what's going on as he dose the procedure. I would highly recommend his services. I have confidence in him and so would you.

Shawn Stehr
Jun 09, 2023
Google

Dr.Chang is a great and friendly Dr. He is very attentive to your needs.

Chief Tamahawk
Jun 08, 2023
Google

These doctors are friendly they try to help you.

Dali Lobo
Jun 07, 2023
Google

In my early 20s, sitting at a stop light, a large truck ran into the rear of my little car, totally smashing it up in the lane of cars in front of me. After having cervical and lumbar injuries, there is always pain in both places. Dr Chang has done a great job for me when he places the needle in these areas. If you have any pains like this, please call him for an appointment, so you will feel better after your appointment.

larry todd
May 19, 2023
Google

He’s good, ,really really good at what he does. Did I say that he’s really good? Also,He has a great personality

Irene Mann
Apr 26, 2023
Google

Dr. Chang is a wonderful Pain Mgt Dr. I hate to give his name out, as it's challenging enough to get in to see him. He's smart, committed, willing, warm, funny and any Dr. who will stay the course as you look for solutions and jump thru hoops to get things done is a gift in Healthcare today. We are living in a time of great change, with mergers and legislation, post-pandemic and most challenging, insurance companies making life very difficult for doctors who just want to help us. That's not the provider's fault. Any Dr. who can laugh with you, as they attempt to help you thru so many barriers, stay the course and keep looking for solutions, is a treasure and to me, Dr. Chang has made living with pain bearable. I'm grateful he's on my team!

Jackie Crabaugh
Apr 26, 2023
Google

Completely takes care of my back

Don Maramag
Apr 06, 2023
Google

Very impressed

Kristine Avaloz
Mar 31, 2023
Google

Very thorough and informative.. Helps solve issues with the pain in my lower back.. very pleased with Dr. Chang

George Lubbs
Mar 30, 2023
Google

Dr. Chang performed a spinal epidural for me and it worked perfectly. The procedure was quick and virtually painless. It has been such a relief. I had considerable pain in my spine from disk degeneration and spinal stenosis and now it's gone. I can go about my daily life pain free. I highly recommend Dr. Chang and Golden State Ortho and Spine.

GHANI HAMID
Mar 04, 2023
Google

An excellent service and friendly visit and meeting . Dr Chang is a knowledable orthopedist.

Tamara Angel
Feb 28, 2023
Google

I have severe scoliosis, Dr Chang knew exactly where to inject cortisone to relieve the pain. He is amazingly good. 👏

OVID MOWREY
Feb 28, 2023
Google

Dr Michael Chang’s services an expertise has always been apprrciated and respected. Having said that, I would recommend Michael to anyone who requires an Orthopedic evaluation.

Lina Ebriega
Feb 23, 2023
Google

Fast action on diagnosing

Cindy Easton
Feb 17, 2023
Google

Dr. Chan is the best. I tried everything when my back started to hurt last year. I could not do physical therapy because it hurt too bad. Chiropractic did not help. Finally, I got in to see Dr. Chan & he thought I would benefit from an epidural injection. When I finally got the injection, I felt like he had performed a miracle. My life improved my practically overnight. After months of not being able to do very much at all, I could where I wanted without worrying that I would not be able to walk back. I still have to curtail some of my activities but I am so grateful. Now that I know how awful it is to have this sort of back pain, it horrifies me that people sometimes have to wait for years to get authorization for a procedure that will relieve them of pain. Thank you, Dr. Chan

Todd Bang
Feb 15, 2023
Google

Dr. Chang is a great doctor. Listens to you and cares a lot about your overall physical well-being. I've been seeing him for three years now. Can't picture going to anyone else. Office staff is on the ball. The only complaint I have is how long it takes to get an appointment. They're so busy that appointments are a ways out.

Joan Georgiou
Feb 09, 2023
Google

I would gladly refer Dr M Chang to family and friends. It's to bad he is not a primary doctor.

Ginger Hansen
Feb 05, 2023
Google

Dr. Chang had a group of colleagues to help with gathering information on my case. He seems extremely knowledgeable about low back pain and its ramifications. He is a good listener and gave me options how to manage my symptoms When I asked for more diagnostic evaluation, he was very responsive. I plan to see him again in follow up to help resolve my symptoms.

Norma Urrutia
Jan 17, 2023
Google

Dtor Chang is my spinal and knee doctor for about 3 years now . I am happy with his care !! I am recommended him .

Barbara Broome
Jan 14, 2023
Google

I had a fine experience with Dr. Chang.

Yelena Solovey
Jan 10, 2023
Google

Dr. Chang had been my orthopaedic doctor for almost 2 years. He is very knowledgeable and attentive doctor who listens to the patient to find the best possible solution to the problem. He helps me maintain my back pain under control without any surgery which was my dream. He is always ready to refer his patients to other specialists for possible solutions. I was lucky to get him as my doctor. Thank you Dr. Michael Chang. Yelena

Jim Meyers
Dec 21, 2022
Google

Dr Chang gives great personal care. Very detailed, caring and great bedside manner.

Tom Miller
Dec 21, 2022
Google

Dr. Chang is the best! I was rear ended in a freeway accident in 2019 and started having neck issues, headaches and ringing in my ears after. I had an MRI and that imaging doctor missed several items Dr. Chang noticed right away. He knew and pointed out the exact spot where my headaches start. He is absolutely a brilliant doctor and I’m blessed to have him as a treating medical specialist. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Chang. He is so personable, professional and highly knowledgeable and his staff is amazing too. He’s the best!

Lewis Glenn
Dec 15, 2022
Google

I was diagnosed with painful lumbar disease and recommended for a 7 hour surgery with fusion. Instead, I chose to have Dr. Chang perform an epidural procedure. It worked so well that I have repeated this twice per year now for several years and I am currently pain free. I highly recommend Dr. Chang.

LaVern Dunlap
Nov 16, 2022
Google

Dr. Chang has been my orthopedic surgeon for a few years now and I have been very pleased with his service. He is family to me and I would recommend him to any person interested in an orthopedic doctor. I think that he is great and has a great sense of humor that makes you feel comfortable with him.

Robert Frazer
Oct 20, 2022
Google

Listens to my needs and makes this 90 year old back feel better every time I see him.

Nazmin Khan
Oct 06, 2022
Google

I recommend to go see Dr. Michael Y Chang.

Richard Goldsmith
Sep 28, 2022
Google

Dr. Chang is a very caring and patient doctor who I have the utmost respect for. I am in the process of getting to chronic pain in my neck and shoulders which I have had for years

DJ
Sep 21, 2022
Google

Dr. Chang is a great doctor. He explains what is going on and gives you alternatives to consider. He is very thorough.

S Dye
Jul 09, 2022
Google

I have been a patient of Dr Chang for a long time. Dr Chang has great knowledge about how to help your back pain. Also he has a positive attitude and kindness for all his patients.

Dorothy Kelly
Dec 16, 2021
Google

I experienced total professionalism and kindness. Everything was done with kindness far above what I had expected. I loved the smiles on all their faces like they totally loved taking care of me.

John Lee
Nov 29, 2021
Google

Dr Chang is extremely friendly and competent. The staff members are always caring. A minor complain is that on occasions, the wait time is a big long.

Elena Wristen
Nov 05, 2021
Google

DR CHANG is the best! Love his happy jolly personality, and his seriousness at the same time. Awesome bedside manner. He has helped me with my back pain. Tx succsessful, and pain free for the most part. Will continue tx with him.he cares about his patients.

Julie Baca
Nov 05, 2021
Google

Dr Chang has taken a helpful interest in my back aliment. He is a bit brief, but knowing I he has other patients I understand. Thus far he has suggested PT, but because I am not driving at this time I have yet to go. The Brentwood facility is more easier for me to get to, but they are presently full, and had no space for a new patient.

Donna Saba
Oct 23, 2021
Google

Dr. Chang was very patient with my many questions and both very personable and professional.

Rich Dooley
Oct 11, 2021
Google

Dr. Chang is the best at keeping my pain under control. I have been seeing him for about ten years and would recommend him to all my friends.

Taryn Doidge
Oct 03, 2021
Google

Dr. Chang gets great results and has a great bedside manor. My back relief has been amazing!

Joan Stevenson
Aug 24, 2021
Google

I could not have asked for better care. I was particularly grateful for his warm smile and that he answered my questions patiently.

Maria Mord
Aug 10, 2021
Google

Dr. Chang is a very caring doctor and very good at what he does. I have had chronic neck pain since March and he always goes out of his way to get his patients on the schedule for needed procedures. The only reason I am not giving him 5 stars is that communication could be better with staff.

Keith K.
Jun 25, 2017
Yelp

I saw Dr Chang for issues for my neck... he was very professional... while still having a sense of humor... he was also down to earth and not your typical I am a doctor/god complex! His nurse was a rock star too... she kept the appointment moving right along and was also very friendly! He is what I would hope all doctors strive to be... thank you Dr Chang!

Carrie B.
Aug 28, 2013
Yelp

I have had excellent care from Dr Chang. He understands my goals to get healthy and manage my pain. My results have surpassed my expectations.  When I needed to get some quick pain relief for my daughters hawaii wedding he made room for me.  Good guy!

Rebecca M.
May 19, 2013
Yelp

Dr Chang did a wonderful job of treating my spinal compression fracture.  He was a good listener and answered all of my questions.  He was compassionate and patient with me.  He first recommended conservative treatment ( ice, pain meds and a brace) but after two weeks with so-so results he recommended a kyphoplasty.  He performed the procedure a few days later and the results were amazing!  My sharp pains disappeared completely and within a week the soreness from the procedure was also mostly gone.

Dale P.
Apr 23, 2013
Yelp

I had a severe back and arm problem.  I was referred to Dr Chang by a friend.   He did a thorough examination with x rays and an MRI and correctly diagnosed the issue.  It has been 4 weeks and I feel like a kid at 62 years of age.  Outstanding doctor and he is very intelligent

Lauren F.
Aug 13, 2012
Yelp

Dr. Chang is with Muir Orthopedics, and was absolutely skilled, professional and has the patients as his first priority.  "Having pain" is one of those things that is not so easily treatable right away and it helps to have a skilled doctor figuring things out along with you.  I didn't expect to be miraculously better in one visit, and it was such a breathe of fresh air to have Dr. Chang give me options on how to tackle the problem.  He put me first and came up with a plan to address the issue.  It also helped that he was straightforward but caring and he was truly skilled.  I like that he didn't "sweet talk" but rather relied on his skills and knowledge.   I'd trust a skilled doctor over one who can "talk" anyday.

Assisting the Doctor:

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioners are highly skilled medical professionals. Dr. Chang is joined by Nina Golubski, FNP-C to provide the highest standard of care.

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Dr. Chang is personable, great knowledge and professional! He truly is the best!!!!!!

- Healthgrades.com Review

Dr Chang is excellent. He was able to move quickly to set me up with diagnostics and procedures to help manage my pain.

- Healthgrades.com Review

Dr. Chang is a very attentive physician who has seen me for my lower back pain and sciatica. Skillful on pain management treatment.

- Healthgrades.com Review