Dr. Karen Chang MD
Surgeon
Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Karen Chang is a general surgeon practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Chang specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Chang provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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