Gastroenterology
Lin Chang, MD
Vice-Chief, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases; Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine; Director, Walter and Shirley Wang Center for Integrative Digestive Health; Program Director, UCLA GI Fellowship Training Program
Dr. Lin Chang is a renowned gastroenterologist specializing in disorders of gut-brain interactions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation, functional dyspepsia, anorectal function, pelvic floor dysfunction, and gastrointestinal motility disorders. She serves as Vice-Chief of the Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases at UCLA and Program Director of the UCLA GI Fellowship Training Program. Additionally, she directs the Walter and Shirley Wang Center for
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine), 1993
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), 1989
Education & Training
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA — M.D., 1986
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1987-1989
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1987
- Fellowship Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1992
Peer Recognition
- American Gastroenterological Association — Fellow (AGAF)
2008
2019-2021 (3 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
2019-2025 (7 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Janssen Award in Gastroenterology for Basic or Clinical Research
- AGA Distinguished Clinician Award
- AGA Distinguished Educator Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCLA Medical Center
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice