Profile of David S Chang, Dr

Dr. David S. Chang graduated with honors from Dartmouth College with a major in Government. He received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Chang completed his training in general surgery and plastic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Upon completion of his plastic surgery training, Dr. Chang was recruited to work on the faculty at UCSF, where he was Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He was active in teaching medical students and residents the art and science of plastic surgery. He has also authored several textbook chapters and articles on plastic surgery. Since 2009, Dr. Chang has been in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, but he continues to be on the volunteer clinical faculty at UCSF. Dr. Chang specializes in all areas of plastic surgery, including cosmetic surgery of the face and body. He also has a particular interest and experience in breast reconstruction, including the DIEP flap after mastectomy.

Dr. Chang is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Surgery, and The American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Chang has been recognized by Castle Connolly as a top doctor, placing him among the top 7% of all doctors nationally. He has also earned Top Doctor status on RealSelf.com in recognition of his high patient ratings and favorable feedback. The RealSelf Top Doctor badge is awarded to less than 10% of the RealSelf doctor community.

Procedures of David S Chang, Dr ⁽¹³⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Francisco	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in San Francisco: 19	Ranked in CA: 168	Ranked in US: 811
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in San Francisco: 27	Ranked in CA: 203	Ranked in US: 1013
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in San Francisco: 21	Ranked in CA: 171	Ranked in US: 881
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Francisco: 23	Ranked in CA: 185	Ranked in US: 956
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Francisco: 20	Ranked in CA: 205	Ranked in US: 1037
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in San Francisco: 18	Ranked in CA: 107	Ranked in US: 624
Hand Reconstruction Hand reconstruction may require the transfer of tissue (either from your own body or from a donor) to close large wounds.	Ranked in San Francisco: 2	Ranked in CA: 7	Ranked in US: 21
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in San Francisco: 6	Ranked in CA: 51	Ranked in US: 182
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in San Francisco: 21	Ranked in CA: 193	Ranked in US: 897
Mastectomy A mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both breasts, usually to treat or prevent breast cancer.	Ranked in San Francisco: 5	Ranked in CA: 14	Ranked in US: 25
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Francisco:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in San Francisco: 8	Ranked in CA: 91	Ranked in US: 423
ThermiRF ThermiRF uses radio frequency technology to heat the underlying, supporting skin tissues and has been deemed safe by the FDA.	Ranked in San Francisco:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US: