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Dr. Ira Chang, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

499 East Hampden Avenue Suite 360
Englewood, CO 80113

(303) 781-4485

Dr. Ira Chang, MD is a neurologist in Englewood, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Ira Chang, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, Boulder Community Health, AdventHealth, CommonSpirit Health, HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's HCA HealthONE Swedish, CAREPOINT INPATIENT BLUE SKY NEUROLOGY PLLC and CAREPOINT INPATIENT BLUE SKY NEUROLOGY - TEXAS, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

499 East Hampden Avenue Suite 360
Englewood, CO 80113

Address:

5600 S Quebec Street Suite 312-a
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“That's why FOX31 spoke with Dr. Ira Chang, the director of Neurocritical Care at the Swedish Medical Center to learn what can be done to spot the disease early, and what preventative measures you...”—"Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Preventative measures, warning signs", Fox31 Denver, November 2022

“"The faster we can reopen and restore blood flow, the more brain cells we can save," explained Dr. Ira Chang, Neurologist and Medical Director of Neurocritical Care at Swedish.”—"Dad Credits Young Daughter With Helping Him Survive Stroke", CBS Boston, May 2019

electroencephalography (EEG)	68
hospital care	674
inpatient care	674

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	16
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	107
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

electroencephalography (EEG)	94
hospital care	777
inpatient care	777

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	26
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	110
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

electroencephalography (EEG)	111
hospital care	788
inpatient care	788

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	42
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	200
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	62
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

electroencephalography (EEG)	102
hospital care	599
inpatient care	599

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	14
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	82
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

electroencephalography (EEG)	43
hospital care	584
inpatient care	584

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	15
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	88
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

hospital care	515
inpatient care	515

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	16
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	68
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	71
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

hospital care	452
inpatient care	452

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	20
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	62
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

hospital care	317
inpatient care	317

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	12
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	59
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

hospital care	214
inpatient care	214

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ira Chang, MD treated as a neurologist in Englewood, CO were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

electroencephalography (EEG)	83
hospital care	546
inpatient care	546

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	77
75 to 84	105
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	120

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ira Chang, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed residency at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN) Neurology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN) Neurology

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

HealthOne

Boulder Community Health

AdventHealth

CommonSpirit Health

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's HCA HealthONE Swedish

CAREPOINT INPATIENT BLUE SKY NEUROLOGY PLLC

CAREPOINT INPATIENT BLUE SKY NEUROLOGY - TEXAS, PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NeuraSignal Inc.	$5,400 $5,400
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,867 BRILINTA $2,867
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries	$333 BARDEX $189	Urology $144
ZOLL Medical Corporation	$217 $217
Penumbra, Inc.	$148 Penumbra Smart Coil $148
Other	$486 CLEVIPREX $88	XARELTO $58	ACTIVA $35	BOTOX $32	React $30	Other $243

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,400
Travel and Lodging	$2,547
Food and Beverage	$1,503

Research Payments

Dr. Ira Chang, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $118,628.

Biography

Dr. Ira Chang is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Englewood, CO and Greenwood Village, CO. In Dr. Chang's practice, she is particularly interested in stroke. Before performing her residency at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Dr. Chang attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Chang's hospital/clinic affiliations include CommonSpirit Health, AdventHealth, and HealthOne. She welcomes new patients at her office inGreenwood Village, CO as reported by AdventHealth.

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