Dr. David D. Dang, MD

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. David D. Dang, who serves the population of Garden Grove, California.

Dr. Dang is a rheumatologist currently practicing in his private practice. Additionally, he is affiliated with Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center, San Antonio Radiological Medical Group, and Bolsa Ward Medical.

In regards to his education, Dr. Dang graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of Midwestern University, Midwestern University with his medical degree in 1998, giving him over two decades of experience in his field. He then completed his internal medicine residency in 2003 from Loma Linda University, followed by his rheumatology fellowship from the same institute. 

His patients have excellent experiences with him, one stating, “I’ve been going to Dr. David Dang for almost 2 years now and I couldn’t be happier. He always takes the time to answer my questions.  Dr. Dang and his staffs are by far the most gentle, knowledgeable, patient and kind physicians I’ve met. Highly recommend Dr. Dang for the care that he gives to patients.”

A rheumatologist is a physician who has received extensive training in diagnosing and treating rheumatic conditions. Rheumatic conditions involve the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune system, vascular system, and connective tissues. Some of the conditions that rheumatologists treat are rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and lupus. These are all conditions that involve a lot of pain and make mobility difficult. Rheumatologists use medications, such as analgesics, NSAIDs, steroids, DMARDs, infliximab, and adalimumab, as well as occupational therapy, in order to decrease pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.

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