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Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD

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(Steve Chang, MD)

(80 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of North Carolina School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: brain surgery, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

1875 W Frye Road Suite 300
Chandler, AZ 85224

(480) 917-5600

Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD is a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Barrow Neurological Institute, Barrow Brain and Spine, Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Barrow Neurological Institute Arizona General Hospital - Laveen St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Dignity Health Arizona and NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD.

Office Locations

2910 North 3rd Avenue Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Dignity Health Arizona

1875 W Frye Road Suite 300
Chandler, AZ 85224

(480) 917-5600

(602) 294-4497

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3090 North 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Some issues Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	259
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
decompression surgery	60
doctor visit	316
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	39
nerve procedures	60
spinal procedures	152

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	11
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	38
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	52
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	275
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	38
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	120

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	13
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	26
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	310
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	30
nerve procedures	70
spinal procedures	128

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	26
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	50
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	67
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	377
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	44
nerve procedures	49
spinal procedures	148

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	15
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	23
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	362
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	41
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	11
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	58
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	347
minimally invasive procedures	25
neck surgery	33
nerve procedures	57
spinal procedures	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	246
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	51
spinal procedures	87

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	161
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	166
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	154
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	270
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	44
spinal procedures	104

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Barrow Neurological Institute

Barrow Brain and Spine

Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Barrow Neurological Institute Arizona General Hospital - Laveen St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Dignity Health Arizona

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Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Great West, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, AARP (Medigap), First Health, Mercy Care, Mercy Maricopa, UMR, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Copper Point Mutual Workers Comp, Indian Health Plan, Medicare Part B, MultiPlan, TRICARE, Humana, Blue California and Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Great West

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Cigna

AARP (Medigap)

First Health

Mercy Care

Mercy Maricopa

UMR

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Copper Point Mutual Workers Comp

Indian Health Plan

Medicare Part B

MultiPlan

TRICARE

Humana

Blue California

Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 80 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$583,249 Altera $322,211	Excelsius GPS Interbody $74,068	Excelsius GPS $47,047	Spine $45,563	Excelsius3D Imaging System $39,983	Other $54,377
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$426,087 MazorX - Renaissance $194	ATLANTIS $164	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $128	Pain Therapies $114	MazorX Renaissance $96	Other $425,390
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$74,417 Alpine XC $45,017	Spine $19,931	Vitality $8,861	EBI Bone Healing System $228	Mobi C $160	Other $220
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$28,025 Spinal Implant $28,025
BIOMET SPINE, LLC	$27,821 Spine $27,821
Other	$18,996 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $4,950	Spinal Fusion Device $1,871	Thoracolumbar $1,511	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,264	Lateral $895	Other $8,504

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,030,693
Consulting Fee	$83,890
Travel and Lodging	$32,357
Food and Beverage	$11,592
Education	$39
Other	$23

Research Payments

Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $4,133.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Steve W. Chang, MD.

Ortho Kinematics Inc.	2017	$1,056,820.00	Physician Covered Recipient	stock
Titan Spine, LLC	2017	$408,720.00	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2018	$408,720.00	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2019	$302,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Statera Spine, Inc.	2018	$22,241.00	Physician Covered Recipient	stock

Biography

Dr. Steve Chang is a specialist in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Chang's clinical interests: spinal cord tumor, lumbar spine surgery, and spinal fusion. He is professionally affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Chang seems to honor AARP, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dignity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in CHANDLER, AZ. After completing medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix and Barrow Neurological Institute. His distinctions include: Duke University Undergraduate Research Support Grant; NIH Summer Oncology Fellowship, Children s Hospital Los Angeles; and AOA Medical Honor Society. In addition to English, Dr. Chang speaks Mandarin.