Dr. James Chang M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. James Chang is a hand surgeon practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Chang specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1993
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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