Kay W. Chang, MD

Kay W. Chang, MD

Pediatric otolaryngologist, Medical Otologist


Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and, by courtesy, of Pediatrics

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Mandarin , Spanish

Biography


Dr. Chang's clinical practice is based at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and is focused on Pediatric Otology. He has specific clinical interests in congenital hearing loss, congenital ear anomalies, pediatric cochlear implantation, microtia and atresia reconstruction, and bone conduction implants. His research interests are also in hearing loss, and include neonatal hearing screening, genetics of hearing loss, otoacoustic emissions, auditory physiology, and ototoxicity. He developed the Chang and SIOP Ototoxicity Grading Scales, and is actively involved in several human clinical trials looking at the prevention of cisplatin ototoxicity that may drastically decrease the number of children developing hearing loss after chemotherapy.

Dr. Chang received his B.A. magna cum laude at Brown University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He continued there for his M.D. degree, receiving the Henry Randall Prize and the Sigma Xi Award. He completed his Otolaryngology residency in Seattle, at the University of Washington. This was followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He joined the faculty at Stanford University in 2000.

Specialties: Pediatric Otology, Auditory Research, Ototoxicity, Pediatric Cochlear Implantation, Microtia Reconstruction, Canal Atresia Reconstruction, Medical Device Research and Development

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology (2021)
  • Residency: University of Washington Otolaryngology Residency (1998) WA
  • Internship: University of Washington Dept of Surgery (1993) WA
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School Brown University (1992) RI
  • Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (2000) PA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (1999)
  • B.A., Brown University, Cognitive Science (1989)

Honors & Awards
  • "Excellence in Teaching" award, Stanford University School of Medicine (2004)
  • AAO-HNS Foundation Honor Award, American Acad of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surg (2013)
  • Acceptance of Triologic Thesis, Triological Society (2011)
  • Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors (2005)
  • Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly (2012-2021)
  • Henry Randall Prize, Brown University (1992)
  • Leonard H. Campbell Scholarship, Brown University School of Medicine (1991)
  • Magna Cum Laude, Brown University (1989)
  • Milton Hamolsky Prize, Brown University (1989)
  • Patients' Choice Award, - (2011-2014)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa (1988)
  • Presidential Scholar, USA (1985)
  • Resident Teaching Award, Stanford Otolaryngology (2003)
  • Resident Teaching Award, Stanford Otolaryngology (2010)
  • Sigma Xi Award, Sigma Xi (1992)
  • Top Ten Doctors, Vitals (2012)

Memberships
  • Chair, ASPO IT Committee (2021 - Present)
  • Member, American Otological Society (AOS) (2014 - Present)
  • Member, International Society of Auricular Reconstruction (ISAR) (2014 - Present)
  • Member, AAO-HNS Hearing Committee (2013 - Present)
  • Chair, ASPO Finance Committee (2012 - 2014)
  • Editorial Board, Otology and Neurotology (2012 - 2014)
  • Member, Triologic Society (2011 - Present)
  • Member, AAO-HNS CPT/RVU Committee (2011 - 2014)
  • Member, ASPO Finance Committee (2010 - 2014)
  • Member, ASPO Membership Committee (2010 - 2012)
  • Co-Chair Ototoxicity Consensus Conference, International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) (2010 - 2010)
  • Editorial Board, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2009 - 2014)
  • Elected Member, ASPO Nominating Committee (2009 - 2014)
  • Member, AAO-HNS Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee (2009 - 2011)
  • Member, ASPO Pediatric Otology Study Group (2007 - Present)
  • Member, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) (2005 - Present)
  • Member, Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC) (2004 - Present)
  • Member, Children’s Oncology Group (COG) (2003 - Present)
  • Member, Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) (1995 - 1998)
  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) (1994 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Advanced Stanford Leadership Development Program, Stanford University (2012 - 2012)
  • Appointment & Promotions Committee, Stanford University School of Medicine (2018 - Present)
  • Care Improvement Committee, LPCH (2001 - 2011)
  • Chair, Ototoxicity Consensus Conference, International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) (2010 - 2010)
  • Director of Medical Student Programs, Stanford Otolaryngology (2002 - 2011)
  • Editorial Board, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2009 - 2014)
  • Editorial Board, Otology Neurotology (2012 - 2014)
  • Executive Steering Committee, LPCH Enterprise-Wide Scheduling Initiative (2012 - 2014)
  • Faculty Senate, Stanford University School of Medicine (2005 - 2008)
  • Finance Committee Chair, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) (2012 - 2014)
  • IT Committee Chair, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) (2021 - 2023)
  • Ped/OB FPO Finance Committee, LPCH (2005 - Present)
  • Policy Committee, LPCH (2004 - 2005)
  • Stanford Faculty Fellows Program, Stanford University (2009 - 2009)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Cochlear Implant Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

2452 Watson Court, Suite 1700

Palo Alto , CA 94303

(650) 723-5281

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