Kenneth J. Chang, M.D.
M.A.S.G.E., A.G.A.F., F.A.C.G., F.J.G.E.S., F.A.F.S
Dr. Chang is a world-renowned researcher, inventor, advanced endoscopist and pioneer in the field of interventional endoscopy and endoscopic oncology.
As Executive Medical Director of the Hoag Digestive Health Institute, his academic background and breakthrough inventions, combined with his innovation and compassion, have improved the lives of patients all over the world.
Dreaming of a Better World
Born with a passion to serve people, Dr. Chang’s faith and missionary upbringing have guided him through life. He applies his principles of love and relentless curiosity to the world of medicine.
Compassion & Innovation
After working in a rural Taiwanese hospital for a year, Dr. Chang was inspired by a group of dedicated missionary doctors that showed him how compassion can be a catalyst for innovation. Since then, he has developed numerous devices that have touched the lives of patients globally.
Visualizing Perfect Harmony
My guiding principle in life and medicine is to be a conduit of love.”
Dr. Chang has dedicated his life to this mission. The gift of seeing the best in the world around him, enables him to look beyond pain and suffering, and bring a ‘perfect world’ perspective into the imperfect world we live in now.
A Beacon of Hope for OC
The Hoag mission and passion is to bring world-class care to our community—we’re a family, we’re in this together.”
The Hoag Digestive Health Institute has assembled a team of the best oncologists in the world, with one collective goal: to make Orange County an “esophageal and colon cancer-free zone.”
Decades Dedicated
to Digestive Health
Spending over 35 years treating thousands of complex cases with the latest technology, Dr. Chang’s research and inventions spans the globe.
Beyond the Boundaries
If we only practice what’s proven, we will never progress.”
Breakthroughs don’t happen overnight. With seemingly impossible problems to solve, it takes small, measured steps to move beyond the boundaries—and Hoag is at the forefront of research and innovation to bring the latest medical and interventional technologies to Orange County.
Bold New Approach
We treat the pre-cancer and the pre-pre-cancer, because good digestive health is essential to our quality of life.”
Hoag is uniquely positioned to be a model of what things could be like in terms of the health of a community. Dr. Chang’s vision for the Hoag Digestive Health Institute takes a comprehensive and preventative approach to detect and eliminate disease at the earliest stage possible.
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Weight & Metabolism
Obesity and diabetes are the root causes of many illnesses and cancers. Our team is taking a holistic, comprehensive and sustainable approach to helping patients manage weight.
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Heartburn & Foregut
Our mission is to treat not just pre-cancers, but pre-pre-cancers. For example, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to Barrett's esophagus, which can lead to esophageal cancer.
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Colon & IBD Health
Through a team-based, multidisciplinary approach, we explore new treatments that encourage a return to a healthy and vibrant lifestyle for patients living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease.
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Digestive Oncology
Our goal is to detect and eliminate cancer at the pre-cancer level or earlier. But if a condition reaches the critical stages, we are committed to provide personalized, stage-specific, multi-disciplinary care.
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Hoag is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the nation for digestive care with the latest medical and interventional technologies.