David Chang

David Chang is a Professor in the Department of Surgery-Plastic and Reconstructive at the University of Chicago. His clinical and research expertise focuses on lymphedema treatment, microsurgical reconstruction, and breast cancer-related surgical outcomes.

• Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center: Microsurgical Transplantation and Replantation Center Fellowship
• University of Illinois, Metropolitan Group Hospitals: Residency
• University of Wisconsin: Residency
• MD: Medical School

Chang’s research explores lymphaticovenular bypass, vascularized lymph node transfer, and surgical innovations in extremity and breast reconstruction. He addresses complications like lymphedema post-oncologic surgery and develops techniques for improved functional and aesthetic outcomes.

His publications span lymphatic surgery (45+ papers), breast reconstruction (25+ papers), and oncologic microsurgery (30+ papers). Key trends include lymphedema prevention, flap donor-site management, and optimizing outcomes with indocyanine green imaging.

Chang collaborates with co-authors like Maureen Beederman, Sandeep Agarwal, and Rebecca Garza, contributing to over 150 peer-reviewed articles. His work is cited extensively in PubMed Central and social media.