Gastroenterology
Kenneth J Chang, MD
Executive Medical Director, Hoag Digestive Health Institute; Professor and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of California Irvine
Kenneth J. Chang, MD, is a renowned gastroenterologist and pioneer in advanced interventional endoscopy, serving as Executive Medical Director of the Hoag Digestive Health Institute in Newport Beach, CA. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in endoscopic oncology, endo-hepatology, endo-bariatrics, and treatments for GERD and motility disorders. Dr. Chang treats digestive malignancies, precancerous conditions like Barrett’s esophagus and pancreatic cysts, esophageal disorders, achalas
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Brown University Alpert Medical School — M.D., 1985
- Rhode Island Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1988
- UC Irvine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Peer Recognition
- American Foregut Society — Distinguished Service Award
2022
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) — Master Endoscopist Award
2022
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
2024
- Orange County Business Journal — Innovator of the Year
2021
- Orange County Medical Association — Physician of Excellence
2009-2023 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Hoag Digestive Health Institute
- UCI Health
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice