Dr. Chang, The Hand & Wrist Center
Eric Chang, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. Born and raised in Southern California, he is proud to return to the region to build his career and serve the community he has always called home.
Dr. Chang completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, before attending Tulane University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Jack R. Aron Academic Excellence Scholarship. He subsequently completed his five-year orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by fellowship training in hand and upper-extremity surgery at Stanford University’s prestigious Robert A. Chase Hand and Upper Limb Center.
His interest in hand surgery stems from an appreciation for the unique role the hands play in our lives. As our primary means of interacting with and experiencing the world around us, our hands allow us to work, create, communicate, and participate in the activities that are most meaningful to us. The opportunity to help his patients restore this function after injury or disease was what initially attracted Dr. Chang to the field and remains one of the most rewarding aspects of his practice.
Dr. Chang takes a patient-centered approach to care. He takes the time to explain the nature of a condition, discuss the available treatment options, and understand each patient’s individual goals and expectations. Whether treatment involves observation, therapy, injections, or surgery, his goal is to develop a thoughtful, evidence-based plan in partnership with each patient.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Chang enjoys staying active through swimming, tennis, and going to the gym. His appreciation for these activities reinforces his understanding of how important hand and upper-extremity function is to maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle. He is passionate about helping patients return to the work, sports, hobbies, and everyday activities that are important to them.
