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Dr. Tom S Chang MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(11)
800 Fairmount Ave Suite 312 Pasadena CA, 91105
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About

Dr. Tom Chang is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Chang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chang can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chang can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine 1988

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Wilmer Eye Inst At Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmic Pathology    1992
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1993

Dr. Tom S Chang MD's Practice location

Practice At 800 Fairmount Ave Suite 312

800 Fairmount Ave Suite 312 -
Pasadena, CA 91105
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100 E CALIFORNIA BLVD -
PASADENA, CA 91105
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Patient Experience with Dr. Chang


4.0

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Dr. Tom S Chang MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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