Emily Chang

Emily Chang, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, serving as Director of the Polycystic Kidney Disease Center of Excellence and Co-director of the Kidney Palliative Care Clinic. Her clinical practice spans multiple sites including Eastowne, Burlington, and Sanford, focusing on comprehensive chronic kidney disease management.

Education:

• Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2007)
• Residency: Internal Medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2007-2010)
• Fellowship: Nephrology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2010-2012)
• Master of Education: University of Massachusetts, Boston (2002)

Dr. Chang's research centers on innovative ultrasound applications for kidney disease diagnostics and management, including contrast-enhanced and point-of-care ultrasound techniques. Her clinical expertise encompasses chronic kidney disease progression, dialysis planning, palliative care integration, and specialized management of kidney fibrosis mechanisms and electrolyte disorders. She maintains active clinical leadership in developing radiologic protocols for renal patients while addressing complex end-of-life care scenarios through the Kidney Palliative Care Clinic.

She demonstrates exceptional patient-centered care with 4.9/5 stars from 139 patient reviews, consistently praised for thorough explanations, attentive listening, and compassionate treatment. Dr. Chang is board certified in both Internal Medicine (2010) and Nephrology (2013), reflecting her dual clinical expertise.

As Director of the Polycystic Kidney Disease Center of Excellence, she leads specialized clinical programs and research initiatives focused on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, while collaborating extensively within UNC's Division of Nephrology and Hypertension to advance multidisciplinary renal care approaches.