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Tara Chang, MD, Nephrology, Palo Alto, CA, Stanford Health Care

TaraI-HsinChangMDMS

Nephrology • Palo Alto, CA

Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis, Hypertension

Division Chief and Associate Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at the Stanford University Medical Center

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Drive A160
    Stanford Medical Specialties - Kidney Clinic
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-723-6961
    Fax+1 650-725-8418
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Summary

  • Dr. Tara Chang is a nephrologist in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. She received her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 14 years. She specializes in acute renal failure, chronic renal failure & dialysis, and hypertension and is experienced in hypertension, general nephrology, acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and acute interstitial nephritis.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Nephrology, 2007 - 2010
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityM.S., Epidemiology, 2008 - 2009
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityMS, Epidemiology, 2007 - 2009
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2003
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A., Biochemical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityAB, Biochemical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
  • American Society of HypertensionHypertension Specialist

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Junior Faculty Clinical Research, 2nd Place 11th Annual Northwestern Cardiovascular Young Investigators’ Forum, 2015
  • Fellow American Society of Nephrology, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Trends in Rates of Lower Extremity Amputation Among Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Who Receive Dialysis  
    Tara I Chang, Nicholas J Leeper, Venita Chandra, JAMA
  • Impact of drugs on intradialytic hypotension: antihypertensives and vasoconstrictors  
    Chang TI, Semin Dial, 1/1/2017
  • Visit-to-visit variability of systolic blood pressure and cardiovascular disease  
    Hussein WF, Chang TI, Curr Hypertens Rep, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Handbook of Dialysis Therapy 
    Chapter: Management of ischemic heart disease, heart failure and pericarditis in hemodialysis patients 
    Chang TIEditors: Nissenson AR, Fine RN.Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 5th,2015
  • Cardiorenal Syndrome: Mechanisms, Risk and Treatment 
    Chapter: Cardiometabolic Syndrome 
    Tamura MK, Chang TEditors: Berbari A, Mancia J.Springer, Milan, ItalyEdition 1st,2010

Lectures

  • SPRINT – What did this landmark trial show? 
    Orlando, FL - 1/19/2017
  • BP Variability and Risk of Death, ESRD and Cardiovascular Events in CKD Patients 
    New Orleans, CA - 1/4/2017
  • Antihypertensive Medication use in the Transition from CKD to Dialysis 
    New Orleans, CA - 1/3/2017
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Other

Press Mentions

  • NKF Spring Clinical Meetings Will Cover Health Equity, Cardiorenal Issues, Home Dialysis
    NKF Spring Clinical Meetings Will Cover Health Equity, Cardiorenal Issues, Home DialysisMarch 16th, 2022
  • The Brain and Heart Want Different Blood Pressure Goals
    The Brain and Heart Want Different Blood Pressure GoalsOctober 18th, 2021
  • Dialysis Modality and Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Older Patients with ESRD
    Dialysis Modality and Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Older Patients with ESRDNovember 16th, 2019
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Hospital Affiliations

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