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Dr. Edith Chang, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and more.

6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016

(614) 814-7777

Dr. Edith Chang, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH specializing in family medicine. This provider graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1993 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Edith Chang, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016

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

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH during 2013 were lab tests.

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

doctor visit	272
lab tests	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

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

doctor visit	269
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	47

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	46
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
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

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
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

The top procedures that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH during 2021 were blood draw.

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

blood draw	23
doctor visit	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH during 2022 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

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

blood draw	46
doctor visit	166
lab tests	13
preventive care	35
vaccines	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH during 2023 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

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

blood draw	48
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	207
lab tests	36
preventive care	38
vaccines	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dublin, OH were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

blood draw	39
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	130
lab tests	21
preventive care	29
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	3
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edith Chang, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edith Chang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	5
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Edith Chang, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1993. This provider completed residency at OhioHealth - Grant Medical Center, Columbus. This provider is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1993)

Residency: OhioHealth - Grant Medical Center, Columbus

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (1996)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edith Chang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

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Biography

Dr. Edith Chang sees patients in Pickerington, OH and Dublin, OH. Dr. Edith Chang's medical specialty is family medicine. Dr. Chang's areas of expertise include primary care, diabetes, and thyroid problems. Dr. Chang graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Chang completed Dr. Chang's residency training at OhioHealth - Grant Medical Center, Columbus. Dr. Chang is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Chang's office in Dublin, OH.