Bio
Tara Chang, MD, MS is a board-certified nephrologist who enjoys taking care of patients with all types of kidney diseases. She is also a certified Hypertension Specialist, and has a particular interest in treating patients with high blood pressure. In addition to her patient care duties, Dr. Chang maintains an active clinical research program, which focuses on studying cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. She has received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association.
Dr. Chang speaks conversational Mandarin. She enjoys jogging, yoga, and spending time with her husband, son and twin daughters.
Clinical Focus
- Nephrology
- hypertension
- chronic kidney disease
- dialysis
Academic Appointments
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Associate Professor - Med Center Line, Medicine - Nephrology
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Member, Cardiovascular Institute
Administrative Appointments
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Director of Clinical Research, Stanford Division of Nephrology (2016 - Present)
Professional Education
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2020)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology (2020)
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Residency: University of California San Francisco Internal Medicine Residency (2006) CA
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Fellowship: Stanford University Division of Nephrology (2009) CA
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Medical Education: University of Michigan Health System (2003) MI