Neurology

Linda Chang, MD

Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine; Vice-Chair for Faculty Development

Linda Chang, MD, MS, is a neurologist with a subspecialty focus in neuroimaging and neurophysiology, applying advanced MRI techniques such as morphometry, diffusion tensor imaging, blood oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD)-functional MRI, cerebrovascular reactivity, and MR spectroscopy to study brain disorders. She primarily treats and researches elderly individuals with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, substance use disorders, and long-COVID-related brain injury, as

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Electrophysiology/EMG (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine)

Education & Training

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD, 1986)
Graduate: Georgetown University (M.S., Physiology and Biophysics, 1982)
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park (B.S., Biochemistry, 1981)
Residency: UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center (Neurology, 1987-1990)
Residency: Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Neurology, 1990-1992)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Best Doctors of Hawai'i — Best Doctor
2009-2012, 2015 (5 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
NIDA, NIH — Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Disorder Research (Director’s Pioneer award, DP1)
2021

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Conditions & Treatments

Neurological Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Maryland Medical Center

Languages

English, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin)

Conditions Dr. Chang treats

Neurological Disorders

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Chang accept Aetna insurance?

Linda Chang's public profile lists Aetna and Cigna as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Chang practice?

Linda Chang practices in Honolulu, HI with hospital affiliations including University of Maryland Medical Center.

What does Dr. Chang specialize in?

Linda Chang is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Vascular Neurology & Stroke.

How long has Dr. Chang been practicing?

Linda Chang has 40+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Chang's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD, 1986); Graduate: Georgetown University (M.S., Physiology and Biophysics, 1982); Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park (B.S., Biochemistry, 1981).