Patricia Y. Chang, MD, MS
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
12th Street Family Medicine
|
1131 Wilshire Boulevard,
Suite 300,
Santa Monica, CA
90401
About
Dr. Chang has been practicing patient-centered family medicine in an academic setting since 1999. Her clinical interests include: pediatric and adult preventative healthcare, women’s health, and immigrant health. She is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2018
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Toronto St. Michael's Hospital, 1999
Degrees
MS, University of Toronto Family & Community Medicine, 2013
MD, University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine, 1997
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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Meet Patricia Y. Chang, MD, MS
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
241 total ratings | 166 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr Chang is great!!
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September 27, 2024
She was very thorough, listened to my concerns and addressed all the issues I raised
5.0
September 24, 2024
She was great! So friendly and helpful. I felt completely comfortable and taken care of.
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September 24, 2024
Dr Chang is the best, always knowledgeable and helpful
5.0
September 23, 2024
Great care as always.
5.0
September 20, 2024
Excellent experience with my doctor today. She’s a wonderful HCP who is thorough, kind & spends time listening to & addressing my concerns. Was very pleased with entire experience today.
5.0
September 20, 2024
Dr. Chang is wonderful.
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September 10, 2024
As always professional and helpful
5.0
September 9, 2024
She’s a great doctor !
5.0
September 5, 2024
A very good experience
5.0
September 5, 2024
She is caring and listens to me
5.0
September 5, 2024
I thought the doctor had empathy and cared about my concerns
5.0
September 4, 2024
Dr Chang was very good. She explained everything, she was patient and interested in my care. I’m very confident to have her as a partner in my care.
5.0
September 4, 2024
I had my yearly physical today. It went very well.
5.0
September 3, 2024
Positive
5.0
September 3, 2024
Dr. Chang takes the time to listen and genuinely cares.
5.0
August 22, 2024
Dr Chang is professional, personable, and thorough during her visits.
5.0
August 22, 2024
The doctor was professional and pleasant to talk to. Thank You.
5.0
August 20, 2024
It was a video visit. Dr. Chang was right on time, very positive and welcoming. She listened and responded to my medical update very skillfully, then answered all my current questions re: symptoms and treatments really knowledgeably, compassionately, and completely. I feel EXTREMELY fortunate to have Dr. Chang as my PCP.
5.0
August 20, 2024
She listened well and came up with several items to test so we can get a diagnosis. I feel like she’s doing her best for me.
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr. Chang is the best primary MD I have ever had. I feel she listens to me and we work together to find a solution. She is compassionate, brilliant and expertly knowledgeable. She explains all the variables of a situation . I always feel less nervous, more optimistic and healthier after a visit with her.
5.0
August 20, 2024
She is thorough and caring.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Dr. Chang is personable, patient, kind, thorough and professional.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Dr Chang was thorough, professional, communicative & listened to my concerns.
5.0
August 9, 2024
Physician staff both deserve five star rating Would recommend her to my family abd friends
5.0
August 8, 2024
Quick thorough
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August 5, 2024
Dr. Chang is amazing. She takes the time to explain everything in a way that is thorough and understandable. And her whole demeanor is reassuring and encouraging.
5.0
July 31, 2024
Met w/Dr. Chang as a follow up to my hospital stay. Excellent meeting as usual professional and very informative.
5.0
July 25, 2024
Kind, caring, listens well, educated
5.0
July 19, 2024
Always informative
5.0
July 16, 2024
Dr Chang is excellent! She also is empathetic, a quality not especially common in doctors.
5.0
July 15, 2024
My experience with the doctor was amazing. She was professional kind, and I felt very seen her and taken care of as a patient.
5.0
July 15, 2024
Excellent
5.0
July 13, 2024
She is kind and very compassionate
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July 12, 2024
Excellent
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July 10, 2024
Dr. Chang is a wonderful responsive doctor.
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July 10, 2024
Dr Chang & office staff very efficient & professional.
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July 5, 2024
She takes her time to adk questions. I really feel like she listens.
5.0
July 4, 2024
My doctor listened carefully, as always, and kindly expressed her opinions re: my symptoms and recommended treatment, and advised me re: medication. She dealt with SEVERAL medical issues, and was positive and very supportive.
5.0
July 3, 2024
Took the time to listen to my concerns and was compassionate about my needs.
5.0
July 3, 2024
Dr. Chang is the best.
5.0
July 2, 2024
No problem. Every thing was well done.
5.0
July 1, 2024
Great doctor and great appointment.
5.0
July 1, 2024
Dr. Chang is always caring, knowledgeable and thorough. Appreciate her greatly!
5.0
June 24, 2024
Great doctor. Took time to listen to my medical concerns and address ed them.
5.0
June 24, 2024
Dr. Chang is professional and caring
5.0
June 17, 2024
My primary doctor retired from practice this month. I was concerned about whom my doctor would be. I have a list of symptoms that I need to address and not Sure UCLA health would have a doctor I would trust. Today was promising.
5.0
June 17, 2024
She is the best doctor in every regard. I feel so lucky and grateful for her.
5.0
June 13, 2024
She listens and explains all while being very caring and thoughtful about my experience , treatment and next steps
5.0
June 10, 2024
Doc was very attentive and caring.
5.0
June 10, 2024
Dr. Chang is a wonderful doctor!
5.0
June 7, 2024
She’s very thorough & would like to help me with my medical issues. I’m very happy it’s Dr. Chang. Thank you so much
5.0
June 7, 2024
Dr Chang is so patient and kind. Gave me thorough explanations for all recommendations. Addressed each of my issues carefully.
5.0
June 6, 2024
Dr Chang and the PA were great! Very personable, took the time to explain things to me and overall I felt like I was in good hands.
5.0
June 6, 2024
My doctor is the best in the world!
5.0
June 5, 2024
She is very professional
5.0
June 4, 2024
Calming, thorough, thoughtful. I feel like Dr Chiang gives me her full attention and exercises care.
5.0
May 31, 2024
Down to earth human. Amazing bedside manner.
5.0
May 30, 2024
I love Dr. Chang She took her time with me even though I was late 🙏🏼
5.0
May 30, 2024
Kind and considerate.
5.0
May 29, 2024
great listener great ideas on root causes
5.0
May 24, 2024
She helped me clearly educated me about a new health concern and laid out the steps to follow Thorough, kind, a terrific doctor!
5.0
May 22, 2024
Dr. Chang is the best.
5.0
May 20, 2024
Dr Chang was right on time, kind, friendly, thorough exam and urine test, explained what’s next and was very helpful!
5.0
May 20, 2024
Very knowledgeable
5.0
May 14, 2024
dr Chang always would make me feel that she cares. She would patiently listen to me and my health issues , she d discuss them with me make me understand. Read on my chart . It doest matter if was very late on my appointment. She d make it sure that my issues or concerns are addressed and she gives time to listen and discuss. I really appreciate her and im happy i have her as my primary.
5.0
May 14, 2024
It was my first visit with the doctor and I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and care.
5.0
May 12, 2024
She is so wonderful. In this day and age to find a doctor who actually listens!
5.0
May 8, 2024
Dr. Chang, as always, exuded warmth, thoughtfulness, and empathy. I felt heard and cared for, and left her office feeling more optimistic.
5.0
May 8, 2024
Dr Chang talks to me. She listens.
5.0
May 7, 2024
Best Dr of all time!
5.0
May 7, 2024
She’s such a lovely human. She listens and really takes her time trying to understand where I’m at and coming from.
5.0
May 3, 2024
Dr. Chang is is the best.
5.0
May 2, 2024
She may be the best doctor I have ever had.smart, compassionate and great communicator. Please do whatever it takes to keep her.
5.0
April 23, 2024
Dr. Chang is a remarkably effective communicator!
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April 23, 2024
It was great
5.0
April 11, 2024
Dr. Chang is incredible! She really listens to and answers ALL my concerns, is vastly knowledgeable, caring and compassionate---and has diagnosed illnesses/ medical conditions that all other doctors have missed or misdiagnosed. She is absolutely THE BEST doctor I've ever gone to!
5.0
April 10, 2024
She listens
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April 10, 2024
I can talk to my doctor about anything that concerns me regarding my health. I had a very good visit with her today and I am very happy with her approach to every issue I asked her about .
5.0
April 10, 2024
Excellent Always the best experience
5.0
April 9, 2024
I always feel at home when visiting this office. Dr. Chang and staff are top notch!
5.0
April 5, 2024
Dr. Patricia Chang is a Godsend! Her sense of humanity and humour and her caring, understanding nature have made me thankful to have her as a primary care physician. She is sensitive to my needs, understands my unique differences and all around - She's THE BEST!
5.0
April 4, 2024
Dr Chang is wonderful!
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April 4, 2024
So accommodating
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April 1, 2024
She is very sensitive To patients needs
5.0
March 26, 2024
Dr Patricia Chang is the best primary care physician I’ve ever had. She takes the time to listen. She explains her rationale for treatment options. She obviously cares and it’s a refreshing change of pace from many doctors who treat you like a number and try to get you in and out as fast as possible.
5.0
March 21, 2024
Great staff and my Doctor was fantastic. Was able to get in on time and we were out fast. Which is a good thing.
5.0
March 21, 2024
Dr. Chang is a fantastic healer!
5.0
March 20, 2024
She listens. She cares. She’s honest.
5.0
March 19, 2024
Best doctor!
5.0
March 18, 2024
My doctor is wonderful. She explained perfectly all my concerns.
5.0
March 18, 2024
Dr. Chang is one of my favorite doctors I will keep coming back.
5.0
March 18, 2024
I had a lot to update doctor about and doctor was very patient and helpful.
5.0
March 8, 2024
Caring concern about my health, I had questions, she gives me comprehensive answer
4.0
March 8, 2024
I have a trust in my doctor which is the most important thing as patients! She just not have enough time and that is cousin some anxiety!
5.0
March 7, 2024
She I is very practical humble Beautiful soul she is good person 😊she listens my family history and prevents Me for future health problems
5.0
March 7, 2024
Dr. Chang is an amazing doctor. She is helpful and really listens to your questions and concerns.
5.0
March 7, 2024
Dr. Chang truly cares about the whole health of the patient and is so knowledgeable and supportive about the patient’s varied health needs.
5.0
March 7, 2024
Dr. Chang is caring, professional and caring.
5.0
March 6, 2024
I left my appointment feeling grateful to have found Dr. Chang. Not only was she a pleasure to speak with but she also put me at ease right away. She is very knowledgeable and kind. The entire team was lovely, attentive and helpful. Thank you all.
5.0
March 6, 2024
She is attentive, knowledgeable, helpful and compassionate. All my issues were addressed and I felt satisfied.
5.0
March 2, 2024
She was great, listen to me.
5.0
March 1, 2024
Excelente
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February 15, 2024
She listens to my concerns, provides a treatment plan with encouragement and support. I feel respected by Dr. Chang.
5.0
February 9, 2024
She was very attentive to all my questions. Very professional. Amazing bedside manners .
5.0
February 9, 2024
Dr. Chang is always empathetic, caring and competent. She is one of the best doctors to care for me in my 74 years!
5.0
February 7, 2024
I was late to my appointment and she still addressed all of my needs.
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February 7, 2024
First time with the doctor on video conference. She was wonderful and took her time answering all my questions. Liked her very much!!!
5.0
February 6, 2024
Dr. Chang is knowledgeable, genuine and patient. I appreciate the time she takes to ensure I am heard and well cared for. I am lucky to have her as my primary physician!
5.0
February 6, 2024
Thorough understanding of my concerns and provide referral required for resolution.
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February 5, 2024
Dr Chang is friendly, listens, and has excellent judgment. She is the best Dr. She was able to see me earlier than my appointment. She had time to evaluate my concerns.
5.0
February 1, 2024
Dr Chang was attentive and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 1, 2024
She was attentive, friendly, non judgmental, thorough and communicative.
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January 31, 2024
This is the fastest and most thorough appointment I’ve had. Very happy.
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January 30, 2024
She is SO caring, compassionate, and has a wealth of medical knowledge and keen diagnostic skill---which she once again proved. I feel so fortunate to have her for my PCP!
5.0
January 30, 2024
Dr. Chang is the most Amazing PCP I have ever met. I have never met a more caring, thorough and proactive primary care doctor. Dr. Chang is one of the few doctors etc at not only listens but she hears what her patients say. She treats each patient with dignity, care and incredible medical expertise. She is so wonderful that my entire family uses her as their PCP. UCLA is very lucky to have her and so are we!
5.0
January 30, 2024
As always, Dr Chang was professional, caring, compassionate, communicative! I am so fortunate to have Dr. Chang as my Primary Care Physician. She embodies all that her position stands for AND more!
5.0
January 30, 2024
It was goid
5.0
January 30, 2024
Thorough, considerate and professional.
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January 26, 2024
Dr Chang was detailed and thoughtful on my care and condition
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January 26, 2024
It was really great. She was knowledgeable and gave me so much time
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January 26, 2024
Friendly and professional
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January 25, 2024
De Chang was open and very approachable. She listened to my every concern and she encouraged dialogue and sought clarification which provided me with a great sense of trust that she was concerned for my wellbeing.
5.0
January 23, 2024
Dr Chang is an incredible, kind, and skilled practitioner. She takes time to hear her patient, validate their feelings, and expresses genuine empathy and compassion. She thinks about the whole patient and has incredible clinical knowledge. I really cannot say enough good things about Dr Chang. She is one of a kind
5.0
January 23, 2024
She was kind and considerate and thoughtful and caring.
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January 23, 2024
Always personable and listens.
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January 23, 2024
She is amazing! I always feel that I’ve been heard, that she truly cares. It gives me confidence knowing I have such a wonderful doctor cheering me on.
5.0
January 23, 2024
Dr. Chang is warm caring and everything a health professional should embody. She takes her time to listen and understands her patients and is always encouraging and supportive.
5.0
January 18, 2024
Very professional and giving all the options that I need to know prior to starting a treatment. Also takes the time to understand the whole picture and listen well to my needs or concerns that o may have.
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January 18, 2024
Dr. Chang as always was through and insightful. She always asks questions to gain a better I sight to patient issues
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January 16, 2024
She’s always knowledgeable, caring, reasonable in her recommendations. She’s also a good listener, so you don’t feel like you’re a just a number in the day’s schedule.
5.0
January 12, 2024
Doctor addressed my health problems, very good listener, and very understanding.
5.0
January 12, 2024
Fantastic
5.0
January 12, 2024
Dr. Chang is such a great Dr.
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January 11, 2024
I couldn’t ask for any better physician than Dr Patricia Chang. She is not only personable and knowledgeable in all that I need as as my own doctor but I told her , she’s like my relative.. she makes me feel so restful that even if I come into the office in bad mood she heals that too by her calm caring nice and tender heart !! Thanks so much for ever visit I take with her is a treasure!
5.0
January 11, 2024
She made time to see me same day, and she really listened to me and helped me get on the path to feeling better
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January 10, 2024
Dr. Chang and her team are always so helpful. They were able to sort out a medication issue. I was very relieved.
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January 9, 2024
My Primary Care Doctor was really helpful and informative. I trust her and felt very comfortable.
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January 4, 2024
Dr. Chang is wonderful. She takes her time, is thorough both with the exam and asking questions, and knowledgable. She is also very courteous as she saw that I had checked in early and wanted to see me to allow me to be on my way.
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December 19, 2023
I had a great visit with Dr Chang. She expressed interest in my well being, was proud of my personal decisions about my retirement and my catching up on my needed medical appointments. As we chatted I shared how my retirement included part time assignments at numerous childcare programs, she urged and convinced me to get the RSV vaccination I was on the fence about. As usual a very positive visit.
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December 19, 2023
Dr Chang is so nice and provides very good advice on how to loose weight by Feb.
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December 15, 2023
Dr. Chang was patient, attentive, and personable. Took extra time to answer my questions and explain risks/benefits of different tx approaches.
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December 13, 2023
She was very patient, thorough and professional.
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December 12, 2023
she's just awesome!
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December 12, 2023
Attentive, descriptive, personable, great bedside manner, patient and detailed.
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December 12, 2023
Dr. Chang always takes the time to thoroughly understand the issues and provide great medical and lifestyle guidance to keep the patient healthy.
5.0
December 11, 2023
Dr Chang asked about my health status since my last appt. She listened to me and helped me address current health issues. I felt respected.
5.0
December 11, 2023
Very informative
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December 8, 2023
Obsessed with Patricia Chang!! She was attentive, nice and informative. Finally I found a doctor I like!
5.0
December 7, 2023
Dr. Chang is kind, knowledgeable and patient.
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December 6, 2023
Always takes time to listen to me even though she is really busy.
5.0
December 5, 2023
Dr. Chang has incredible bedside manner. She makes me feel heard about my concerns and actively supports my healing journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
5.0
December 4, 2023
Very attentive. She makes sure to develop a good relationship with her patients. The best doctor I've ever had.
5.0
December 1, 2023
Really listen to concerns and explained in language that I could understand
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November 29, 2023
Doctor Chang is incredible and the whole team makes me feel cared for and comfortable
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November 29, 2023
Dr. Patricia Chang is a great primary care doctor. I appreciate that she really cares about me and takes the time to check in with me, without typing at her computer. She’s so friendly and knowledgeable. I hope she never leaves UCLA Health !
5.0
November 28, 2023
Dr. Chang is always helpful answering all my questions. I felt better having talked with her.
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November 23, 2023
She is such a great listener! She is also very validating and really works hard to address your problem.
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November 21, 2023
Dr. Chang was very concerned that I will be able to find the appropriate method of loosening weight!
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November 17, 2023
Dr. Chang is lovely. She is compassionate, caring, thoughtful , and thorough
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November 17, 2023
I love Dr. Chang. She takes her time with you and explains everything. Wonderful Dr.
5.0
November 17, 2023
I am blessed to have Dr. Chang as my primary care doctor. She careful to look for not my concerns, make suggestions, follows through where needed and give encouragement and support.
5.0
November 15, 2023
Kind, smart and thoughtful.
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November 15, 2023
I have been a patient of UCLA and Dr Chang for some time. She is wonderful, attentive and great!
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November 14, 2023
Helpful, try to cut down on sugar and carbs. Dr Chang is always pleasant to talk with.
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November 13, 2023
This was my new experience with UCLA Health and with this doctor who was recommended by a friend. I thought the doctor was knowledgeable and asked good questions. I have trust in her experience.