David Chang's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Chang was great. He took the time (a lot of time) to answer all of my questions and review treatment options. He steered me away from surgery at this point (and referred me to an excellent pain clinic for an epidural injection) but if I do end up needing surgery I will definitely trust Dr. Chang to do the job.

He is cocky and pedantic. He doesn't listen to you as a patient. He has the appearance of some that wants to collect his video fee and push everyone to CPAP without offering other options. Steer clear of this one.

Our first appt with Dr Chang was cancelled by his office (after waiting 2 weeks for appt), made 2nd appt, waited 2 1/2 weeks. After travelling over 2 hours Dr Chang walked into exam room, flipped thru medical records and stated he couldn't do anything without an MRI. Something we addressed with his staff beforehand as my husband has a pain implant making an MRI impossible. No direction was given, no concern. On his own my husband lined up surgery with another clinic and had the implant switched out, got an MRI and made another appt. Again, waiting over 2 weeks for appt. Diagnosis was made, surgery recommended. For the first time ever we had a 2nd opinion. Found a remarkable Dr who scheduled surgery right away, whereas Dr Chang thought he might be able to fit us in by September. Our encounter with this Dr and his clinic was callous and disrespectful, a huge amount of time was wasted due to his office issues. And Dr Chang was very insensitive.

I had a cyst on my spine and had constant shooting pains down my leg. Marina Spine Center was recommended to me by a friend after I was told by a different doctor that I needed a spinal fusion. My friend had surgery for a disk problem from a different doctor in the office that was completely successful. Dr. Chang recommended a Laminotomy, which is minimally invasive, but because of Covid I had to wait a couple of months until the hospitals opened up for surgery. The surgery was done at Cedars-Sinai as an outpatient, and I experienced immediate relief. Over the next couple of months I did have a few times that the numbness would flair up but was told to give it some time. After going through several weeks of physical therapy to strengthen my core muscles, all symptoms were relieved. It is now 5 months later and I have no pain or weakness and have resumed all activities. Their office staff was very helpful and responsive from day 1 and I am so thankful that I found this office and Dr. Chang!

My surgery went well but everything leading up to that point was extremely difficult. Everyone I encountered in Dr. Chang’s office made errors in the process of getting my surgery authorized and scheduled causing a long delay. I almost did not get an ordered medical device for post surgery because no one submitted the orders to the device representative even after I asked them more than once if the device was ready. Dr. Chang is a great surgeon but be prepared to micromanage every step of the process to get to point of having surgery and receiving post op devices.

There are not enough words available to express my true appreciation and gratitude for Dr. Chang! We were referred to Dr. Chang from a friend who raved about his positive experience and outcome with Dr. Chang and his staff. My wife was admitted to the ER with horrific nerve pain down the entire left leg. When I paged Dr. Chang, he not only called me back within minutes, but he actually showed up to the ER in order to put my wife (and me) ease. This alone was huge! Dr. Chang is immensely smart, knowledgeable, conservative and HIGHLY personable. He is also not one to rush into surgery, unless it's absolutely necessary. Dr. Chang performed a Discectomy on my wife on a Thursday, and the following day, she was discharged from the hospital with NO PAIN in her leg (only surgical pain which was expected). Dr. Chang is now our hero and I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a Orthopedist (spine). Dr. Chang's PA, Shawn, is also a CLASS ACT who also played an integral role in helping my wife!!!!! We are so fortunate to have found Dr. Chang! The entire office staff is a truly a cut-above!

My husband recently had a laminectomy/lumbar diskectomy with Dr David Chang. Dr Chang was absolutely wonderful, husband was in and out of the hospital the same day and his pain is completely gone. We cannot recommend Dr Chang highly enough - not only is he one of the most skilled surgeons in the field but he's also one of the kindest and smartest doctors we've dealt with.

Dr David Chang is highly skilled and gifted surgeon.I could tell he is high quality surgeon from the first interaction with him.Very professional,knowledgeable,honest and respectful.Before the surgery I was not able to walk more than 5 minutes after his surgical procedure I was able to resume my walking ability.I am a very tough judge and would recommend him very very highly.

Dr. Chang operated on my back had a very good result I know other people including my daughter who he has operated on and they have had a very good result he is excellent and I highlyRecommended him

Dr. Chang and Dr. Sean are as good as it gets. They totally explain exactly what procedures they will be doing in the operating room. My pain was gone when I woke up in recovery. They are both such caring doctors and inform you each step of the way, what will be happening. I thank my lucky stars that I found them.