Richard Chang, MD
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Specialty: Hematology and Oncology
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Primary Location: 29325 Health Campus Dr (18 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Office Locations
UH Seidman Health Campus Dr (18 mi.)
29325 Health Campus Dr
Ste 1
Westlake, OH 44145
440-617-4700
UH Seidman Geauga Medical Center (21 mi.)
13207 Ravenna Rd
Ste 1900
Chardon, OH 44024
440-286-5050
Biography: Richard Chang, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Division Chief, Hematology and Oncology, UH St John Medical Center
- Chair, Department of Medicine, UH St John Medical Center
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Hematology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology - Bellevue Hospital Center (2002 - 2005)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - University Of Southern California/Lac+Usc Medical Center (1999 - 2002)
Medical Education
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (1999)
Undergraduate
Harvard University (1994)
About
Richard Chang, MD, is a specialist in hematology and medical oncology in the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. He sees patients at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. Dr. Chang is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. His special interests include benign hematology, hemostasis and thrombosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, colon and rectal cancer, head and neck cancer and myelodysplasia.
Dr. Chang graduated cum laude from Harvard University and earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y. He completed his internal medicine residency at Los Angeles County Hospital, and served as Chief Fellow in hematology/oncology at New York University.
He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Medical Association. He currently serves as Chair of the St. John Cancer Committee.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Chang and his staff rate 100% with both my husband and me. Could not be more pleased with the level of care.
Excellent provider and the best oncologist in the area.
All good
Dr Chang and his staff are amazing. I've never met a doctor who was so patient and thorough. I would definitely highly recommend him and his staff to family and friends.
All my caregivers have been first-rate with Dr. Chang being my favorite
My experience with Dr Chang has always been been a good experience. He is easy to talk to and is open to listening to my questions and providing me with explanations.
Good experience
Always a comfortable and easy experience with Dr Chang.
My office vist with Dr Chang went great. I enjoy talking with him and fell he does his best to explain my situation In a way that helps me understand.
Dr chang is a great listener and always shows interest and compassion.
Dr Chang and his entire staff are outstanding healthcare providers and I feel fortunate to have them monitoring my condition
DR CHANG IS VERY EASY TO TALK WITH AND SHOWS CONCERN OF MY LOW RED CELL COUNT. ANOTHER APPOINTMENT IN 3 MONTHS.
Dr. Chang is a very caring doctor.
Dr. Chang is the most knowledgable physican I have ever met and I am so glad I had this consult with him. He explained everything so thoroughly and helped establish my care with a surgeon. Very kind and listened to each and every concern of mine as well. He offered very helpful medical advice and I trust him tremendously with my care. I could not recommend Dr. Richard Chang enough.
This appointment was a phone consult. Dr. Chang explained changes in my CT scan of my lungs and discussed possible changes in treatment if my symptoms worsen.
Always pleased with the care Dr. Chang gives as well as his staff
Very knowledgeable and thorough
Always a good experience with Dr. Chang.
Always a positive, supportive visit.
I love Dr Chang he is the kindest doctor I ever had.He is so kind and thoughtful.I actually look forward to my appointments. He is one in a million.
Dr. Chang is a very good listener and always remembers what we have discussed
Dr.Chang explained to me about the blood test they were going to run. They put all results on my chart for me to see. Have a video chat with doctor to go over all the test results.
Very pleased with Dr. Chang and staff.
Providers course of treatment always considered the best for my well. Being and survival can't be overstated at all..
Very pleased with my entire medical team.
Doctor Chang is a very good doctor he always address my needs and Concerns the Nurses staff and Receptionist are all very helpful and friendly I think that no I know that University Hospital is the best
Best care!
Been seeing Dr. Chang for around 15 year for my ***. *** he is by far the BEST. He is brilliant, kind, caring, wonderful in many ways. ***
Best physician ever. I have total trust in the care he provides. All staff very pleasant and accommodating.
Dr Change is my favorite of all my UH providers
Dr Chang is a very good conscientious doctor, asks lots of questions and has a great bedside manner. His staff are top notch
NEED MORE DOCTERS LIKE DR, CHANGE VERY caring about ABOUT Family members and pATIENT
I have always received outstanding care from Dr. Chang.
Dr. Chang and the staff are compassionate and take the time to ensure that I receive the best medical care. I have total confidence in my team.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICIAN AND STAFF!!! DR. RICHARD CHANG IS THE BEST ***
This has been the best care that I have ever gotten they are very wonderful from the nurses to the staff to the doctors
Outstanding visit
Everything was good
As shown by my answers, you can see that I had a great experience with doctors and staff at Seidman Cancer Center at U.H. Hospital. Courteous staff and knowledgeable doctors make for an enjoyable visit.
Dr. Chang has been AMAZING. I feel very calm, Informed and happy working with him. I have already told others about my wonderful experience(s).
Dr. Chang has been my oncologist since 2018 when I was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has been an outstanding physician. I am 79 years old but he treats me as an educated person and patient and as a partner in my health care. He has been with me every step of the way; through my surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy by clearly explaining my situation and treatment protocols. The most recent appointment was my final before "graduating" to annual check ups. As usual, he was professional, thorough, empathetic and ecstatic that I was still cancer free and doing well. He never rushed me when I came with my list of questions. He made sure he answered each one thoroughly. He encouraged me to contact his office if necessary. In my opinion, UH is fortunate to have Dr. Chang.
Dr. Chang and all the people who work with him are stellar. Very best I have ever dealt with - including the Phlebotomists who are the most gentle, accurate, kind ones I have ever had.
I love Dr. Chang - he has always been compassionate and caring providing me with answers to all of my questions. I would highly recommend Seidman Cancer Center to everyone I know. The staff who work there are also wonderful. Having cancer is scary and the people who work at Seidman Cancer Center in Westlake made the journey more bearable.
Dr Chang was wonderful in explaining that I was out of options regarding my care and it was time for me to enter hospice. He is a very caring doctor.
Dr. Chang is very easy to talk to, listens attentively, explains very well, is very pleasant and professional. I would highly recommend Dr Chang.
I couldn't ask for better care.
Very thorough, did not feel rushed, called a few days after appointment to follow-up on something he said he was going to check on.
Very good
Dr Chang was patient, thorough, extremely respectful and very efficient; excellent communicator.
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As of December 31, 2016, Richard Chang did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.