Board-Certified Urologist

Dr. Chang is a urologist specializing in advanced minimally invasive techniques, including robotics, laparoscopy, and endourology. He combines cutting-edge technology with patient-focused care to manage complex urologic conditions.

About

Dr. Chang completed his undergraduate and medical education at Jefferson Medical College. He completed a general surgery internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, followed by a urology residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident from 2005–2006. He also completed a fellowship in Robotics, Laparoscopy, and Endourology at New York Medical College.

Dr. Chang has been active in community health initiatives, including organizing health fairs for underserved populations and participating in the Jeff HOPE clinics Curriculum and Admissions Committee.

Areas of Expertise

• Robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery
• Endourology
• Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
• Complex kidney stone management
• Pediatric urology

Conditions Treated

• Prostate cancer
• Kidney stones
• Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
• Ureteral strictures
• Complex urologic cases

Procedures Performed

• Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted urologic surgery
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• Ureteroscopy
• Laparoscopic nephrectomy
• Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
• Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Languages Spoken

• Fluent: Mandarin, Taiwanese
• Basic: Spanish

Education and Training

Fellowship – New York Medical College, Robotics, Laparoscopy, and Endourology

Residency – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Chief Resident 2005–2006

Internship – Pennsylvania Hospital, General Surgery

Medical School – Jefferson Medical College

Professional Affiliations

• Member – American Urological Association
• Member – Endourology Society

Research and Publications

• Chang M, Franco I. Laparoscopic Fowler Stephens Orchiopexy: The Westchester Medical Center Experience. Journal of Endourology. June 2008; 22(6): 1315–1319.
• Arsanjani A, Chang M, Franco I. Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Resection of Extra-Adrenal Pheochromocytoma of the Organ of Zuckerkandl In a Pediatric Patient. (video AUA 2008)
• Chawla SN, Chang M, et al. Effectiveness of High-Frequency Holmium: YAG Laser Stone Fragmentation: “The Popcorn Effect.” Journal of Endourology. April 2008; 22(4): 645–649.
• Chang M, Davalos M, Franco I, et al. From Davis to da Vinci: The Evolution in the Treatment of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. (video AUA 2007)
• Kalra P, Glassman DT, Gomella LG, et al. Outcomes of Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy In Technically Challenging Cases. January 2006; 67: 45–49.
• Razdan S, Chang M, et al. Primary Versus Secondary Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty at a Single Institution. Journal of Urology. April 2004; 171: 395.
• Additional publications and video presentations available upon request.

Award/Honors

• Dutchess County Forty under 40 Award
• Rising Stars for Orange County
• Castle Connolly Top Doctors

Interests

Indoor and sand court volleyball, tennis, international travel, guitar, violin