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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Ting-Wei Chang, MD

Thoracic Surgeon & Metabolic/Bariatric Surgeon

Attending physician at Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, with clinical interests in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung nodules and lung cancer, esophageal disease, and metabolic and bariatric surgery.

About

Clear information for shared decisions

Dr. Chang integrates imaging, medical history, operative considerations, nutrition, and long-term follow-up when discussing treatment options. His practice emphasizes clear communication so that patients and families can understand the purpose, limitations, and risks of each next step.

Specialties

Clinical Focus

Lung Nodules & Lung Cancer

Imaging review, surveillance, biopsy, and minimally invasive surgical assessment.

Esophageal Disease

Esophageal cancer, diverticula, reflux-related disease, and surgical assessment.

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical evaluation for thoracic conditions.

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Individualized assessment, procedure selection, perioperative care, and long-term follow-up.

Credentials

Credentials & Memberships

Board Certifications

Thoracic Surgery; Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery; Critical Care Medicine; General Digestive Surgery.

Robotic Surgery

da Vinci Surgical System certification.

Professional Membership

Member, Taiwan Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

2026 APMBSC

Conference Secretary and Outstanding Paper Award, Asian-Pacific Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Congress.

Verified Sources

Professional identity and publications

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Official hospital profile

Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital physician ID 1080224, including current appointment, specialties and credentials.

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Chinese profile

Traditional Chinese biography, clinical focus, credentials and clinic information.

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Clinic

Clinic Information

TuesdayEvening Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
ThursdayEvening Thoracic Surgery Clinic, KMU Gangshan Hospital
FridayMorning Weight Management Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
Phone+886-7-321-8753 (automated) / +886-7-321-2831 (operator)