Eric Chang, MD - Plastic Surgeon

Education/Training

Professional Societies & Activities

Zedplast – Stanford Plastic Surgery Alumni Association, 1999-present

Guest Resident Reviewer, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2002-2003

Guest Resident Reviewer, Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 2003

Honors & Awards

Frederick Magazine “Top Docs Poll,” named one of the area's top Plastic Surgeons, 2006

Merksamer Scholarship Award Winner, College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1995-1996

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, with Honors in Major, Yale College, 1995

Williams Prize for Best Senior Essay in East Asian Studies, Yale College, 1995

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, Honorable Mention Winner, 1991

Publications

Articles

Scholl L, Chang E, Reitz B, Chang J.  Sternal Osteomyelitis: Use of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device as an Adjunct to Definitive Closure with Sternectomy and Muscle Flap Reconstruction.  Journal of Cardiac Surgery.  2004.

McNemar TB, Howell JW, Chang E.  Management of Metacarpal Fractures.  Journal of Hand Therapy.  2003.

Book Chapters

Chang E, Yim K.  Plastic Surgery.  Surgical Subspecialties Clerkship Guide.  St. Louis,  Mosby, 2003.

Presentations

Abstracts

Karanas YL, Chang E, Rubin GD, Chang J, “CT Angiography for Recipient Vessels in Breast Reconstruction,”  Presented at the Annual Meeting, California Society of Plastic Surgeons.  San Diego, CA, 2004

Chang E, Scholl L, Reitz B, Chang J, “Use of the VAC in Sternal Wound Reconstruction,”  Presented at the Annual Meeting, California Society of Plastic Surgeons.  San Diego, CA, 2004

Chang E, Towles JD, Grafe MW, Hentz VR, “Tendon Transfers to Restore Thumb Opposition, A Biomechanical Study,” Presented at the Annual Meeting, American Society for Surgery of the Hand.  Chicago, IL, 2003

Posters

Grafe MW, Chang E, Towles JD, Hentz VR,  “Tendon Transfers to Restore Thumb Opposition: A Biomechanical Study of the influence of Metacarpophalangeal or Interphalangeal Joint Fusion on Thumb Tip Forces,” Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand.  New York, NY, 2004

Chang E,  Chang J, Rubin GD, Karanas YL, “The Use of CT Angiography in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction,”  Poster Presentation, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.  Palm Springs, CA, 2004

Deune EG, Chang E, et al., “Anatomic and Histologic Evaluation of the Palmar Crease,” Poster Presentation, Plastic Surgery Research Council.  Seattle, WA, 2000

Lectures

Advances in Plastic Surgery.  North American Taiwanese Medical Association.  Potomac, MD.  December 3, 2006.

Advances in Breast Cancer Reconstruction.  Survivors Offering Support, Frederick Memorial Hospital.  Frederick, MD.  November 30, 2006.

Advances in Body Contouring for the Massive Weight Loss Patient.  Surgical Weight Loss Support Group, Carroll County Hospital.  Westminster, MD.  November 29, 2006.

The Use of CT Angiography in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.  Plastic Surgery Chief Resident Presentations, Stanford University.  Stanford, CA.  June 2005.

Botox, Chemical Peels, and Laser:  Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvination.  Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Stanford University.  Stanford, CA.  September 1, 2004.

Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand.  Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Stanford University.  Stanford, CA.  September 24, 2003.

Radial Dysplasia.  Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Stanford University.  Stanford, CA.  December 2002.

Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome.  Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Stanford University.  Stanford, CA.  October 2001.

Lymphedema – Surgical and Non-Surgical Treament.  Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Stanford University.  Stanford, CA.  November 2000.

Other Research