Dr. Catherine Chang is a board-certified vascular surgery specialist based in San Diego, California, bringing 19 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Chang has performed over 12,242 procedures and published 135 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in vascular surgery.
Dr. Catherine Chang combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Catherine Chang holds 6 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Catherine Chang maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of vascular surgery ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
6 patents
Dr. Catherine Chang provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
Peripheral artery disease involves narrowed arteries reducing blood flow to the limbs, treated with angioplasty, stenting, or bypass surgery.
Learn more about Peripheral Artery Disease treatmentCarotid artery disease increases stroke risk and may require endarterectomy or stenting to restore blood flow to the brain.
Learn more about Carotid Artery Disease treatmentVaricose veins are treated with endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, or surgical stripping to improve circulation and appearance.
Learn more about Varicose Veins treatmentDeep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, treated with anticoagulants and potentially catheter-directed thrombolysis.
Learn more about Deep Vein Thrombosis treatmentAn aortic aneurysm is a dangerous bulging of the body's main artery that may require emergency surgical repair.
Learn more about Aortic Aneurysm treatment