Meet Dr. Chang

Steven D. Chang, MD

ophthalmologist


Dr. Chang is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship-trained in cornea and external disease and refractive surgery.  After earning his undergraduate degree at UCLA studying biology and physics, he received his medical degree at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco.  He then completed his internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Virginia.  Following that, he served a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the University of California, Davis, where he studied under two of the world’s leading cornea experts, Drs. Mark Mannis and Ivan Schwab.  While at UC Davis, he headed up several research efforts involving corneal diseases and corneal transplant surgery.  He also trained in many refractive surgery techniques and developed expertise in managing complex cornea and refractive surgery cases.

Dr. Chang has practiced in Ventura County since 1995. In 2002 he acquired the highly respected practice of Dr. Ronald Noblin, who served the community for over 30 years before retiring in 2005.

Dr. Chang has received numerous academic honors, published many scientific articles on various topics in peer-reviewed journals, and authored chapters on corneal surgery and diseases in major ophthalmology textbooks.  He was one of a select group of nationally prominent corneal and refractive surgeons to serve on the Cornea Study Group, which worked with instrument manufacturers to develop new instruments and techniques for corneal and refractive surgery.  He is a former president of the Ventura County Ophthalmology Society and has served on the Board of Governors of the Ventura County Medical Association.  He has also represented Ventura County at the California Medical Association House of Delegates.  Dr. Chang considers it an honor that many physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the community have chosen him as their ophthalmologist.

In addition to being an outstanding eye surgeon, Dr. Chang is an accomplished violinist and served as Assistant Concertmaster of the UCLA symphony orchestra while a student there.  He is also an avid magician hobbyist, specializing in prestidigitation (sleight of hand), and is a magician member of the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. 

Dr. Chang emphasizes excellence in clinical care and compassion for his patients.  Although providing the highest level of care for his patients is a top priority, Dr. Chang is most devoted to his lovely wife Sylvia, and to God.

“I recently had laser eye surgery done by Dr. Steven Chang. I’m extraordinarily pleased with my results. Steven is an exemplary physician and competently trained eye surgeon. I trust him implicitly. The courtesy of his staff made the entire experience even more enjoyable. I would recommend Dr. Chang without reservation.”


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David Wyatt, M.D.
“In the hands of a superb surgeon and fine gentleman, a prayer was answered and a dream came true.”
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Allen Hooper, M.D.

“As a physician I have worked in many different medical offices. As I have told you several times, your's is the most efficient, courteous, and pleasant office from both the physician and patient point of view. I would welcome any potential candidates considering the LASIK procedure to contact me personally. I will highly recommend the procedure and your office, together with the skill and caring of Dr. Chang for anyone who will listen.”
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Lynn S. Pluche, D.O.
“The LASIK procedure was everything I’d been told it would be. I must confess, I had some trepidation about having anything done to my eyes, but Dr. Chang and his staff walked me through the process until I was absolutely comfortable. It was quick, painless, and the results were better than I expected. Not only do I finally have the vision I’ve longed for all my life, but I’ve made some terrific friends in the process.”
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Bruce Moccia - President Telescene Film Group (USA) Inc.

“I can’t express enough the gratitude and appreciation I have for Dr. Chang and his staff. I cannot describe the emotions that accompany the freedom from having to use glasses and contact lenses. LASIK is so easy and effective.”
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Rosalva U. Romero, FNP/PA-C, Physician Assistant

“Be it watching TV, going to a movie, viewing sporting events, looking at a sunset or driving my car, I’ve found a new freedom. Believe it or not, I have a new sense of confidence too! The old adage certainly applies, “I’m not getting older, I’m getter better!” Anyway, for you, what is an everyday event, doing LASIK surgery, for me was an experience that changed my life in a most positive way. And I thank you for that wonderful experience.”
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William Schmidt - McKesson General Medical representative

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