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Dr. David S. Chang, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: partial knee replacement, foot injury, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, and more.

1569 Solano Avenue Suite 336
Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 834-2276

Dr. David S. Chang, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Berkeley, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. David S. Chang, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

1569 Solano Avenue Suite 336
Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 834-2276

(510) 834-2202

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5700 Telegraph Avenue Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 834-2276

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Null Oakland, CA 94609

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Some issues Dr. David S. Chang, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Chang, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Berkeley, CA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	273
injections	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	350

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	46
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	282

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Chang, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Berkeley, CA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	206
injections	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	157

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2023

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD in 2024

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David S. Chang, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Berkeley, CA were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	159
injections	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Female	52
Male	26

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	44
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Chang, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David S. Chang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. David S. Chang, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the Sports Medicine - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Board Certification: Sports Medicine - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David S. Chang, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David S. Chang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Berkeley, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David S. Chang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$8,312 Reconstruction $8,312
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC	$1,329 $1,329
Stryker Corporation	$415 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $249	Tritanium $96	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $38	KNEES $32
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$310 $310
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$132 LCP $107	MONOVISC $25
Other	$332 DAV-XenMatrix AB $130	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $57	Ankle Fracture System $18	NON-PRODUCT $15	Sprix $12	Other $99

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,562
Food and Beverage	$1,892
Education	$1,215
Travel and Lodging	$1,160

Biography

Dr. David Chang is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5).