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Sang-ick Chang
Family medicine doctor
Clinical Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
- 3250 Alpine Road
- Portola Valley , CA 94028
- Phone: 650-498-9000
- 960 N. San Antonio Road
- Suite 101
- Los Altos , CA 94022
- Phone: 650-498-9000
Areas of Interest
- LGBT Health
- Senior Health
Languages Spoken
Korean
Spanish
Professional Education
- Residency: UCSF Family Medicine Residency (1990) CA
- Medical Education: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (1987) CA
- Board Certification: Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine (1991)
- MPH, University of California, Berkeley, Public Health (2007)
- BA, Harvard College, Psychology (1982)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Dean for Primary Care & Population Health, Stanford School of Medicine (2012 - Present)
- Division Chief, Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine (2016 - Present)
Publications
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Patient and provider perspectives on the development of personalized medicine: a mixed-methods approach.
Puryear, L., Downs, N., Nevedal, A., Lewis, E. T., Ormond, K. E., Bregendahl, M., … Palaniappan, L. (2017). Patient and provider perspectives on the development of personalized medicine: a mixed-methods approach. Journal of Community Genetics. -
Primary Care 2.0: Design of a Transformational Team-Based Practice Model to Meet the Quadruple Aim.
Brown-Johnson, C. G., Chan, G. K., Winget, M., Shaw, J. G., Patton, K., Hussain, R., … Mahoney, M. (2018). Primary Care 2.0: Design of a Transformational Team-Based Practice Model to Meet the Quadruple Aim. American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality, 1062860618802365. -
Patient and provider perspectives on the development of personalized medicine: a mixed-methods approach
Puryear, L., Downs, N., Nevedal, A., Lewis, E. T., Ormond, K. E., Bregendahl, M., … Palaniappan, L. (2018). Patient and provider perspectives on the development of personalized medicine: a mixed-methods approach. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY GENETICS, 9(3), 283–91. -
Primary Care 2.0: Design of a Transformational Team-Based Practice Model to Meet the Quadruple Aim
Brown-Johnson, C. G., Chan, G. K., Winget, M., Shaw, J. G., Patton, K., Hussain, R., … Mahoney, M. (2019). Primary Care 2.0: Design of a Transformational Team-Based Practice Model to Meet the Quadruple Aim. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL QUALITY, 34(4), 339–47.
Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Dr. Chang was very friendly and kindly.
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
EXCELLENT.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
We had a long discussion, senior care, good advice about surgeries for knee & back. Listened attentively, easy person to talk with.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
Dr. Chang lost his cool & patience when I asked him a couple of questions. He threw a "temper-tantrum" on one & I don't think that was appropriate.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
He made sure all my questions were addressed.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Yes Dr. Sang-ick Chang is a very good dr. my confidence in this care, I'll recommending his care to others.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr. Chang informed me I had a cyst on my finger - Not trigger finger as another doctor told me. I was able to fix the problem and am now pain free!
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Excellent style.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Chang is super great!
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Every visit with Dr. Chang is a joy. I hate for them to end.
SHC Patient, May 2019
I am always thankful to have Dr. Sang Ick Chang as my doctor.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Excellent care and friendly personality.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
I specially appreciated the follow up call I received from Dr. Chang a few days after the visit. It show real care! Thanks.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Very professional & caring!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Chang is an excellent doctor - and I have seen quite a few -
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Chang has been my doc for several years. He's just great!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
It was my first time with Dr. Chang, but he was awesome! Very knowledgeable and showed genuine concern for me; really felt taken care of.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Despite short time of appt. we covered everything thoroughly to my satisfaction.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Dr. Chang had obviously read all my reports and was totally up to date with my condition. Very kind and helpful.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
EXCELLENT DOCTOR !
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Dr. Chang provides outstanding health care. It is no surprise that patients provide positive feedback.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr Ick-Chang was exceptional - kind, empathetic, knowledgeable & caring. One of the very best physicians I have ever seen!!!
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Thanks for take care of my health!
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Chang was friendly, expert, and efficient. I am happy that he is now my primary care physician.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
He is great!
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
I appreciate care provider's professionalism.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
I feel very, very fortunate to have him as my doctor. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and has a firm grasp of my medical history, despite having only seen him twice thus far. On top of that, he is kind, compassionate, funny, and seems like he has all the time in the world for me- despite the fact he is very busy. I repeat, i feel VERY lucky to have him as my doctor!
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Chang is the best PCC I have ever had! He's friendly, connected, down-to-earth, knowledgeable and conversational. I could not ask anything more from my doctor.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Always outstanding!
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Very thorough and personable
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
It was my first meeting with Dr. Chang and it was a very, very positive experience. i feel like i'm in great, capable, caring, considerate, and thoughtful hands. what more could a patient want?!
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Chang is excellent in dr./patient relationship. He is caring & concerned & remembers me very well a good guy!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Chang is really great! ...had a lot of docs.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Very grateful that Dr Chang could fit me in so quickly, and I appreciate his thoroughness and care.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
I like and have confidence in my doctor. So far, I've only seen him for annual wellness visits because it have no serious problems. For podiatry, dermatology he's recommended good people.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Chang is great very comfortable with him in his advise. Professionalism & personality.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Outstanding.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
thorough /checks with my condition
SHC Patient, May 2016
I can't believe how much time Dr. Chang spent with our son and me. 1 1/2 hours one time and an hour another. We just aren't used to that in a doctor's office these days.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Top MD @ Stanford.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Always a good experience when I see Dr. Chang.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Doc has been so amazing on email-saving me visits! Advising meds & opening a new spot for me on Friday afternoon! He is so kind & caring! Great doc!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Excellent Doctor. I had very serious anxiety and the doctor helped me understand what was wrong and how we could solve it as well as how long it would take. He also has saved me at least 3 visits via being so responsive 24-7 on the my health app. He is so great!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
I feel fortunate to have Dr. Sang-Ick Chang for my provider.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Good.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Dr. Chang is a great listener. Very patient & does a great job explaining tests & test results. I highly value him as my doctor.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
He always responds to my questions by email immediately and thoroughly!!! Very helpful and compassionate. I wish he were more available in the clinic. He's available only afternoon.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Sang-Ick Chang, M.D. is a wonderful provider. He is warm, professional, well informed, shared and was very generous with his time. My systolic blood pressure was slightly over normal and he shared research findings regarding hypertension and offered me choices to improve my health. I am very lucky that he is my physician. Thank you
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
The doctor is very competent.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Chang actually called ophthalmology to make sure it was safe for me to wait until the next business day to be seen at the Eye Clinic. Very impressive!! (Eye Clinic did not have available appts. on Friday).
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr Chang does an excellent job and is a pleasure for me to work with on my care.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Chang is excellent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
The visit gave me confidence of being cared by competent and courteous medical staff.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
He is a very experienced dr. He's recommendation is very good! His discussion about treatment is very effective, and useful. He needs to be patient to listen to all my concern. He seemed doesn't have enough time or patient to listen to my concerns.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Friendliness & care.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Friendly, courteous, informed.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Chang is awesome! Intelligent, knowledgeable, but very down to earth & approachable.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
We have great confidence and comfort in Dr. Chang.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Chang called me @ home over the weekend to see if I was better.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Dr. Chang is the kind of doctor that I will go to, recommend to.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
My initial visit. Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Dr. Chang was very friendly and kindly.
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
EXCELLENT.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
We had a long discussion, senior care, good advice about surgeries for knee & back. Listened attentively, easy person to talk with.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
Dr. Chang lost his cool & patience when I asked him a couple of questions. He threw a "temper-tantrum" on one & I don't think that was appropriate.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
He made sure all my questions were addressed.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Yes Dr. Sang-ick Chang is a very good dr. my confidence in this care, I'll recommending his care to others.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr. Chang informed me I had a cyst on my finger - Not trigger finger as another doctor told me. I was able to fix the problem and am now pain free!
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Excellent style.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Chang is super great!
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Every visit with Dr. Chang is a joy. I hate for them to end.
SHC Patient, May 2019
I am always thankful to have Dr. Sang Ick Chang as my doctor.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Excellent care and friendly personality.
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