About Dr. Chang

MISSION STATEMENT

San Francisco plastic surgeon David S. Chang believes that a great result in plastic surgery starts with individualized care that comes from listening to the needs of his patients and paying attention to the details. Whether it is a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, Dr. Chang personalizes his approach to each of his patients to achieve the best results possible.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. David S. Chang graduated with honors from Dartmouth College and received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Chang completed his training in general surgery at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). During his training he completed a research fellowship in vascular biology at the Pacific Vascular Research Laboratory. Dr. Chang continued his specialty training in plastic surgery at UCSF and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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 of plastic surgery, and has authored several textbook chapters and articles on plastic surgery. Dr. Chang has a broad experience in plastic surgery, including reconstruction after cancer surgery and trauma, as well as cosmetic surgery. Dr. Chang recently joined Dr. Kind full time in his private practice, but continues on the volunteer clinical faculty at UCSF. Like Dr. Kind, he specializes in 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 a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.