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Dr. Leon C Chang M.D.
Anesthesiologist | Pain Medicine
200 West Arbor Dr Mc 0801 Uc San Diego Dept. O San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Leon Chang is an anesthesiologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chang ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Chang also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA Medical Degree
Carney Hospital, Dorchester, MA Other Degree
Associate Clinical Director Medical Degree
Assistant Clinical Professor Medical Degree
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Leon C Chang M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 West Arbor Dr Mc 0801 Uc San Diego Dept. Of Anesthesiology
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