Dr. Michael F Chang M.D.
Hepatologist | Hepatology
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd Mail Code: P3/Gi Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Michael Chang is a hepatologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Chang specializes in the study of body parts such as the liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas. Hepatologists manage disorders in these areas and are specifically known for treating viral hepatitis. Patients who have received liver transplants also follow up with hepatologists after their procedure.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 1999
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Near the End of Life: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study of Their Illness Experiences.
- Symptom distress in patients with end-stage liver disease toward the end of life.
- Primary Care Team Members Report Greater Individual Benefits from Long- Versus Short-Term Specialty Telemedicine Mentorship.
- Background and design of the symptom burden in end-stage liver disease patient-caregiver dyad study.
- Symptom Distress in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Toward the End of Life.
Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Polyps
- Hepatitis C
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