Dr. Tom S Chang MD?
Update this Profile
Dr. Tom S Chang MD, Ophthalmologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Tom S Chang MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(11)
800 Fairmount Ave Suite 312 Pasadena CA, 91105
Write A Review
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Tom Chang is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Chang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chang can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chang can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine 1988

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Wilmer Eye Inst At Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmic Pathology    1992
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1993

Dr. Tom S Chang MD's Practice location

Practice At 800 Fairmount Ave Suite 312

800 Fairmount Ave Suite 312 -
Pasadena, CA 91105
Get Direction
New patients: 614-464-3937

100 E CALIFORNIA BLVD -
PASADENA, CA 91105
Get Direction
New patients: 626-568-8838, 800-432-2020
Fax: 626-583-8838

Dr. Tom S Chang MD's reviews

(11)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Chang


4.0

Based on 11 reviews

Dr. Tom S Chang MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery

    LASIK eye surgery is a corrective procedure that aims to rectify vision distortions that are caused by the changing curvature of the cornea and shifting length of the eyeball. The cornea is a transparent coating that bulges on the outside of the eyeball, and allows light to penetrate its surface at...

  • Is Lasik Eye Surgery Dangerous?

    Lasik or laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis employs a laser beam to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. These are refractive errors that result from distortions in the curvature of the cornea of the eye. Lasik selectively peels away layers of stromal cells that constitute the...

  • Should I Opt for Cataracts Surgery?

    Cataracts is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that blocks the light entering the eye, thus affecting vision. Surgery is one of the most common options to treat cataracts and improve vision. It is performed by an ophthalmologist and in most cases, is an outpatient procedure. Cataracts is an eye...

  • How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery

    The normal process of aging is the leading cause of cataracts. The eye’s lens slowly loses its clarity and gets cloudy as we age. As a result, the quality of vision decreases. Cataract surgery is recommended when your life’s quality starts to suffer.It is important to know how to prepare...

  • What Could a Swollen Eyelid Mean?

    Your eyelid’s skin is stretchy and loose with a thickness of less than 1 mm. Your eyelids can swell if there is a buildup of fluid in the tissues that surround your eyes.In most cases, swollen eyelids are not a cause for concern and can return back to its normal shape and size after a few days....

  • Cataract Surgery: What is an Intraocular Lens?

    When the eye’s natural lenses are removed during cataract surgery, they are replaced by artificial lenses known as intraocular lenses (IOLs). They are also used to correct a patient’s vision during a surgical procedure known as refractive lens exchange.Intraocular lenses are FDA-approved and...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD PASADENA CA 91109

Head north on Fairmount Avenue 209 ft
Turn left 164 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

373 ftSee direction

ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

100 S RAYMOND AVE ALHAMBRA CA 91801

Head north on Fairmount Avenue 237 ft
Turn right onto Congress Street 410 ft
Turn right onto South Fair Oaks Avenue 2380 ft
Turn left onto Glenarm Street 938 ft
Continue straight onto East Glenarm Street 1759 ft
At the roundabout turn right onto Los Robles Avenue 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto N Atlantic Boulevard 5151 ft
Turn right onto Main Street 2243 ft
Turn left onto Marengo Avenue 492 ft
Turn right onto Acacia Street 433 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

4.3 miSee direction

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

438 W LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAN GABRIEL CA 91776

Head north on Fairmount Avenue 237 ft
Turn right onto Congress Street 410 ft
Turn right onto South Fair Oaks Avenue 2380 ft
Turn left onto Glenarm Street 938 ft
Continue straight onto East Glenarm Street 1759 ft
At the roundabout turn right onto Los Robles Avenue 1.5 mi
Keep in the middle 362 ft
Make a slight left onto Garfield Avenue 4524 ft
Turn left onto Main Street 4792 ft
Continue straight onto Las Tunas Drive 366 ft
Keep right 333 ft
Turn right onto South Mission Drive 1243 ft
Turn left onto Broadway 1188 ft
Turn left 673 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

5.2 miSee direction

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD PASADENA CA 91109

Head west on East California Boulevard 3082 ft
Continue onto East California Boulevard 292 ft
Continue right onto East California Boulevard 612 ft
Turn left onto South Fair Oaks Avenue 630 ft
Turn right onto Congress Street 438 ft
Make a slight left 164 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

5217 ftSee direction

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

438 W LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAN GABRIEL CA 91776

Head east on East California Boulevard 132 ft
Turn right onto South El Molino Avenue 1885 ft
Turn left onto South Oak Knoll Avenue 290 ft
Go straight 260 ft
Go straight onto Oak Knoll Circle 177 ft
Continue straight onto Oak Knoll Avenue 1.4 mi
Turn right onto Huntington Drive 185 ft
Make a slight left 309 ft
Continue straight onto Granada Avenue 2872 ft
Continue straight onto North Granada Avenue 2347 ft
Turn left onto Main Street 1631 ft
Continue straight onto Las Tunas Drive 366 ft
Keep right 333 ft
Turn right onto South Mission Drive 1243 ft
Turn left onto Broadway 1188 ft
Turn left 673 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

4.0 miSee direction

ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

100 S RAYMOND AVE ALHAMBRA CA 91801

Head west on East California Boulevard 740 ft
Turn left onto South Oakland Avenue 702 ft
Turn right onto Miles Street 494 ft
Turn left onto Los Robles Avenue 2275 ft
At the roundabout continue straight onto Los Robles Avenue 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto N Atlantic Boulevard 5151 ft
Turn right onto Main Street 2243 ft
Turn left onto Marengo Avenue 492 ft
Turn right onto Acacia Street 433 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

4.0 miSee direction