David W. Chang, MD, has dedicated over 25 years to the field of reconstructive surgery for cancer patients, and has developed an international reputation as a leader, a pioneer and an innovator in cancer reconstruction.

As an expert in treating lymphedema – chronic swelling of the limbs that occurs in some patients who undergo cancer surgery with lymph node removal and/or receive radiation therapy – Dr. Chang has been particularly instrumental in the recent surge of using microsurgical treatment for lymphedema. Dr. Chang helped develop and promote procedures such as lymphaticovenular bypass and vascularized lymph node transfers using a surgical microscope to improve the lymphatic drainage.

He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers book chapters. He has been invited to lecture at national conferences in addition to speaking at international meetings during his time as a visiting professor at leading institutions all over the world. Dr. Chang has served on the editorial board of numerous leading medical journals like Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He has also been on the Board of Directors for American Society of Plastic Surgery and is the past President of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery