Dr. Tom Chang, MD

Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 60

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Tom Chang, MD is an ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Palmdale Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Tom Chang, MD

Practice

44139 Monterey Ave Ste 100 Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 469-5195

Accepting new patients

(760) 469-5195

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chang specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Chang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chang

4.8
231 ratings, 199 with a written review
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Dr was very fast and efficient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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Definitely
No nonsense. Does not talk much but makes the patient feel that he is going to take care of me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Top Notch Care
Was treated with much care, kindness, and efficiency. Left knowing this is an office, I want to come back to. Others should take note, on how an office should be run. Thanks to all for today, and hope to see you in a year.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2025
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Dr. Chang is great in many ways ,
I am coming back, because of Dr Chang
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2025
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How professional and quickly my appointment was handle. I was informed of the process. This is the best office I have every been to.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa – Apr 05, 2025
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The office was well run
Everyone was personable and efficient. I was there for a yearly check up and I was in and out in a half hour. I was satisfied with the appointment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laura Long – Mar 19, 2025
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Doing the job done. Thank you
Staff members are kind and working as a team. Thank you
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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All staffs are great. – Mar 19, 2025
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Very friendly
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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DMACK – Mar 13, 2025
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A little bit of a long wait but once in staff are great , friendly and proficient at thier specialities, Dr Chang right to the point friendly professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael Klein – Mar 05, 2025
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Dr. Chang & staff were awesome!
They were professional, courteous and very personable
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 04, 2025
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Dr Chang is a 5 stars choice Dr.
Dr. Chang is so efficient and friendly to treat patients and his employees including nurses are all so helpful and very caring our feelings.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Liu, Christina – Feb 21, 2025
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Exceptional
Everything was exceptional very little wait time. Great attention to detail. Great doctor. Patient relationship first class all the way.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Billieob – Feb 15, 2025
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Dr. Chang is Amazing!
Dr. Chang is professional and empathetic.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Gesso Cocteau – Feb 01, 2025
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First Visit for Routine Exam
Great staff, very conscientious and friendly. My exam came out great but didn't seem to be as thorough as I expected. Maybe my next visit will be.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2025
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He really has no bedside manner. Please explain be
The gals are all very friendly and explain what is going to happen next!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sondra Midkiff – Jan 16, 2025
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Great team and efficient
It's always busy when I go, but you get through very quickly. The staff is very well coordinated. Dr. Chang is very pleasant and easy to talk to!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Clémentine – Jan 10, 2025
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1st visit
How quickly I was seen by staff. the prep work and ultimately Dr Chang for my examination.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2025
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Everything was great today. Thanks to Dr. Chang and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2025
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Highly trained and knowledgeable
Everyone I encountered was professional, kind and efficient. Very nice practice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JJA – Dec 19, 2024
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Not nice Dr Chang I never recommend
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It’s very roots not friendly
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Yes – Dec 17, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

As a retina specialist, my goal is to provide you with a superior experience from the time you check in to the time you leave our office. We understand the concerns that patients have with potentially vision-threatening eye conditions. We strive...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Emory University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • University Western Ont

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • Toronto General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office44139 Monterey Ave Ste 100 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Acuity Eye Specialists47474 Washington St La Quinta, CA 92253
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Practice

Acuity Eye Group100 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105
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Practice

Retina Institute of California Medical Group17833 Colima Rd City of Industry, CA 91748
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr
    Palmdale, CA 93551

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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