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Dr. David Chang, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine problems, heart problems

4640 Admiralty Way Suite 600
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 448-7890

Dr. David Chang, MD is a spine surgeon in Marina Del Rey, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. David Chang, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and WATKINS SPINE INC.

Office Locations

Address:

4640 Admiralty Way Suite 600
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	9
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	166
minimally invasive procedures	10
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	115

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	161
injections	22
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	22
nerve procedures	78
pain management	22
spinal procedures	152

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	217
injections	72
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	72
nerve procedures	72
pain management	72
spinal procedures	191

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	44
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	60
doctor visit	309
injections	73
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	73
nerve procedures	60
pain management	73
spinal procedures	166

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	319
injections	54
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	12
nerve block	54
nerve procedures	78
pain management	54
spinal procedures	165

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	18
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	23
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	321
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	20
nerve block	29
nerve procedures	55
pain management	29
spinal procedures	125

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	274
injections	38
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve block	38
nerve procedures	57
pain management	38
spinal procedures	131

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	14
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	219
injections	26
nerve block	26
nerve procedures	33
pain management	26
spinal procedures	56

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	10
decompression surgery	120
doctor visit	374
injections	65
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	65
nerve procedures	120
pain management	65
spinal procedures	238

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Marina Del Rey, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and nerve block.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	264
injections	47
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	12
nerve block	47
nerve procedures	70
pain management	47
spinal procedures	151

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	93
Male	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	161
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	62
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Chang, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. David Chang, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Cedars-Sinai

WATKINS SPINE INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Chang, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Chang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marina Del Rey, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC	$40,650 $40,650
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC	$40,140 Spine $40,140
Amedica Corporation	$15,425 VALEO INTERBODY $15,425
RTI Surgical, Inc.	$9,624 CONVENTIONAL SPINE $7,000	Clarity II Lateral Retractor System $1,500	Lateral Plate $1,000	MAP3 $124
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$49 $49
Other	$87 High Speed Surgical Drills and Tools $32	INTELLIS $25	STRATAFIX $16	iFuse Implant $14

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$58,373
Royalty or License	$39,944
Travel and Lodging	$6,663
Food and Beverage	$995

Biography

Dr. David Chang is a physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Chang include heart problems, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Chang is rated highly by his patients. Before performing his residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Dr. Chang attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of California Orthopaedic Association North American Spine Society. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai reports that Dr. Chang is not accepting new patients.