Dr. Michael Yao-jen Chang D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2405 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Michael Chang is a physiatrist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Chang is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chang focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Chang can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 2002
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Michael Yao-jen Chang D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 2405 Shadelands Dr
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