Dr. Chang has earned the status of Castle Connolly Top Doctor for over 15 years. Castle Connolly is a source you can count on when looking for the best in American medicine. They evaluates several criteria when selecting Top Doctors, including professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, and professional reputation.

Dr. Chang has also been recognized by Newsweek among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2025, awarded for the Breast Augmentation and Liposuction categories. The title America’s Best Plastic Surgeons reinforces Dr. Chang’s reputation as one of the best doctors in the country. The award is based on online surveys, quality scores, and board certification status. Dr. Chang is honored to be among the plastic surgeons across the country who have earned this award.

Dr. Chang has equal appreciation for the aesthetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery and takes pride in offering patients advanced surgical options that can be life-changing. His interest in plastic surgery was initially sparked by the gratification he felt from performing procedures such as breast reconstruction and reconstruction for patients with disfiguring conditions resulting from birth defects, skin cancer, or traumatic injuries. This remains a significant portion of his practice, and is one way he gives back to underserved communities both in the U.S. and in other parts of the world.

He also enjoys the cosmetic side of his practice, which allows him to help individuals feel more attractive and confident.

“I found myself drawn to plastic surgery because I was interested in reconstructive procedures,” Dr. Chang says. “But the aesthetic part of plastic surgery feeds my artistic side.”

Dr. Chang grew up in Maryland and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda. He then attended Yale University, where he pursued not only pre-medical studies but also earned a degree in East Asian Studies, focusing on China. He graduated magna cum laude from Yale in 1995, and was accepted into the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University for medical school. He was then selected to complete his residency training in both general and plastic surgery at Stanford University.

Dr. Chang has three children all who all competed nationally and internationally in the sport of acrobatic gymnastics.

He spends much of his free time supporting his children in their gymnastics endeavors, cheering them on nationally and internationally. He is also a USA gymnastics nationally rated judge and spends his weekends helping to judge in local competitions.

His passion for youth sports has also led him to become an accomplished sports photographer in the fields of gymnastics and wrestling. Take a look at just a few of his photos here, including one from a Belgian newspaper!

Dr. Chang’s curriculum vitae is filled with numerous honors, including being named a “Top Doctor” by U.S. News & World Report — an exclusive list limited to the top 10% of plastic surgeons in the area. Other honors and awards include being selected by Frederick Magazine readers for inclusion in the “Top Docs” issue and receiving the Merksamer Scholarship Award from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, and being named the Best Plastic Surgeon in Howard Magazine’s 2015 Reader’s Poll published in The Baltimore Sun.

In April 2019, Dr. Chang was appointed as Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins. This prestigious appointment allows Dr. Chang to contribute to ongoing medical education for the next generation and demonstrates his commitment to the field.

The professional distinctions Dr. Chang has earned include:

• Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins
• Division Chair of the Plastic Surgery Division at Howard County General Hospital
• Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS®)
• Member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

Dr. Chang is the author of several journal articles and book chapters, and has served as a guest resident reviewer for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery® and the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has presented his research at several national plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Chang completed comprehensive training in both general and plastic surgery at leading academic institutions. His education includes advanced surgical residencies at Stanford University Medical Center and a medical degree from Columbia University, supported by a strong academic foundation from Yale University.

• Plastic Surgery Chief Resident: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center – Palo Alto, CA
• Plastic Surgery Resident: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center – Palo Alto, CA
• General Surgery Resident: Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center – Palo Alto, CA
• General Surgery Intern: Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center – Palo Alto, CA
• Doctor of Medicine: College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University – New York, NY
• Bachelor of Arts: Major in East Asian Studies (China); completed Pre-Medical Requirements, Yale College, Yale University – New Haven, CT

At Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chang offers a comprehensive suite of facial, breast, body and reconstructive procedures, all custom-tailored to enhance your natural contours and confidence. Below is a selection of Dr. Chang’s surgical specialties:

• Facelift & neck lift
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Otoplasty (ear surgery)
• Breast augmentation
• Male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery)
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Liposuction
• Mommy makeover
• Post-weight-loss body contouring