Melody M. Chang

Melody M. Chang, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the School of Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science from UC Riverside in 2001.

• Education: MD (2008, Loma Linda University), BS (2001, UC Riverside)

Her research focuses on vascular biology, pain management, and clinical outcomes. Key areas include hypoxia-induced vascular changes, pharmacological interventions in fetal and adult arteries, and quality improvement in postoperative pain protocols.

Recent publications (2003–2023) span anesthesiology, physiology, and pharmacology. Themes include opioid alternatives in robotic surgery, age-dependent vascular responses, and stress impacts on resident physicians. Collaborations with experts like W. J. Pearce and J. M. Williams highlight her interdisciplinary work.