CV for Dr. Christopher Chang

Background

For Background Intro and In the News
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Fauquier Ear, Nose, and Throat Consultants, PLC, Warrenton, VA
• Joined October 2005
Gaia Social Media Group
• Co-Founder and Chief Medical Consultant 2011
INOVA Fairfax Hospital Craniofacial Program, Fairfax, VA
• Affiliated since June 2006 - Consultant
Laryngology and Voice Disorders Fellowship (James P. Thomas, MD), Portland, OR
• July 2005 - September 2005
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• 2004-2005: Chief Resident in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• 2001-2004: Resident in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• 2000-2001: Surgical Intern in the Department of General Surgery
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
• 1996-2000: Doctor of Medicine
Yale University, New Haven, CT
• 1992-1996: Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry with Honors, magna cum laude
Eastman School of Music (Pre-College Program), Rochester, NY
• 1987-1992: Diploma in Cello Performance (more info)

Professional Memberships

Chairman of New Products/Services Committee for Fauquier Hospital
- June 2010 - present
iCORD, LLC (Medical Bioinformatics Company), Durham, NC
- 5/2003 - 1/2005: Co-Founder and Board Member
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology - June 2006
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Duke Otolaryngology Alumni Society
- 2007-2009: Treasurer
- 2009-2011: Vice-President

Book Chapters/Patents

Johnson GW, Gonzalez CT, Christopher Y. Chang, Maines SL, Mainville MM, Asbury AJ. Chapter 1: Psychogenic Voice Disorders. Laryngeal Diseases. Nova Science Publishers, 2010. ISBN:978-1-60876-107-4. Link

Christopher Y. Chang, Chabot P, Thomas JP. Chapter 6: Age as a Factor in Responses to Botulinum Toxin Injection in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Patients. Laryngeal Diseases. Nova Science Publishers, 2010. ISBN:978-1-60876-107-4. Link

Christopher Y. Chang, Scher RL. Chapter 81: Zenker's Diverticulum. Cummings Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, 4th Edition. Cummings CW, Fredrickson JM, Harker LA, Krause CJ, Richardson MA, Schuller DE. Mosby, November 2004. ISBN-10: 0323019854. Link

Christopher Y. Chang, Hulka GF, Kansagra S, Leithe LG. Methods and Systems for Searching, Displaying, and Managing Medical Teaching Cases in a Medical Teaching Case Database. United States Patent Office. No. 20040167800-A1, 2004. Link / PDF / Google

Peer Reviewed Publications/Abstracts

(Click on PDF to download the article. Of note, for those articles with only a pubmed abstract link, please contact me if you would like to have the full length article.)

Christopher Y. Chang, Thrasher R. Coblation Cryptolysis to Treat Tonsil Stones. ENT Journal. 91(6):238-240. June 2012. PMID 22711390 (made front cover of journal)

Christopher Y. Chang. Video-Recording the Surgeon's Viewpoint Cheaply. ENT Journal. 90(3):E4-5. March 2011. PMID 21412731

Christopher Y. Chang. Bilateral Aberrant Internal Carotid Artery. ENT Journal. 89(3):114-115, March 2010. PMID: 20229475

Christopher Y. Chang, Chabot P, Walz CM. Current Practices of Physicians Treating Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia in the United States. ENT Journal. 88(5):Online, May 2009. PMID: 19444777

Christopher Y. Chang, Thomas JP. Adult-Onset Iatrogenic Tracheomalacia. ENT Journal. 87(6):312-314, 2008. PMID: 18561110

Christopher Y. Chang. Guest Editorial. Getting the Most Out of Your Website Without the Costs. ENT Journal. 87(2):66-67, 2008. PMID: 18437920

Christopher Y. Chang, Thomas JP. Neo-ossification of the Cricothyroid Joint After Elective Cricothyroidotomy: A Case Report and Discussion on the Merits of this Procedure. Journal of Trauma. 65(5):1146-1150, 2008. PMID: 17554221

Christopher Y. Chang, Chabot P, Thomas JP. Relationship of Botulinum Dosage to Duration of Side Effects and Normal Voice in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. 136(6):894-899, 2007. PMID: 17547976

Christopher Y. Chang. The Toyota-Like Otolaryngology Office. ENT Journal. 86(7):384,387, 2007. PMID: 17702314

Christopher Y. Chang, Scher RL. Barium Esophagram of a Zenker’s Diverticulopexy. ENT Journal. 85(4):230-232, 2006. PMID: 16696356

Christopher Y. Chang, Chapman WE, Furdyna JA. Differentiating between Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Pigmented Squamous Cell Carcinoma. ENT Journal. 84(12):766-767, 2005. PMID: 16408553

Christopher Y. Chang, Furdyna JA. Bilateral Pharyngoceles (versus Branchial Cleft Anomalies?) and Endoscopic Surgical Considerations. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, & Laryngology. 114(7):529-532, 2005. PMID: 16134348 / PDF

Christopher Y. Chang, Schell WA, Perfect JR, Hulka GF. Novel Use of a Swimming Pool Biocide in the Treatment of a Rare Fungal Mastoiditis. Laryngoscope. 115(6):1065-1069, 2005. PMID: 15933522

Christopher Y. Chang, Martinu T, Witsell DL. Bilateral Vocal Cord Paresis as a Presenting Sign of Paraneoplastic Syndrome: Case Report. Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. 130(6):787-789, 2004. PMID: 15195068

Christopher Y. Chang, O'Halloran EK, Fisher SR. Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Petrous Bone: Case Report. Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. 130(3):360-362, 2004. PMID: 15054380

Christopher Y. Chang, Payyapilli RJ, Scher RL. Endoscopic Staple Diverticulostomy for Zenker's Diverticulum: Review of Literature and Experience in 159 Consecutive Cases. Laryngoscope. 113(6):957-965, 2003. PMID: 12782805

Christopher Y. Chang, Kansagra S, Hussain S, Hulka GF, Leithe LG. Medical Teaching Case Internet Based Archival System. Southern Medical Journal. 96(10):S31, 2003. PDF

Christopher Y. Chang, Scher RL. Malignant Hyperthermia and the Otolaryngologist. ENT Journal. 82(6):433-436, 2003. PMID: 12861868

Bockenstedt LK, Kang I, Christopher Chang, Persing D, Hayday A, Barthold SW. CD4+ Th1 Cells Facilitate Regression of Murine Lyme Carditis. Infection & Immunity. 69(9):5264-5269, 2001. PMID: 11500394

Christopher Y. Chang. Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Presenting as Sinistral Portal Hypertension: An Unusual Presentation of Pancreatic Cancer. Yale Journal of Biology & Medicine, 72:295-300, 2000. PMID: 10907780

Christopher Y. Chang. CD4+ T Helper Cells Facilitate Carditis Regression in Borrelia Burgdorferi Infected Mice. Yale University Dissertation (MD). Call Number T113 +Y12 6719. New Haven, CT. 2000. Link

Unpublished Papers

Christopher Y. Chang, Phillips DA. Adenoid Movement Contributing to Acquired Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. PDF

Christopher Y. Chang, Thomas JP. Treatment of Vocal Cord Granulomas Using Botulinum Toxin Type A: Similar Responses with Smaller Amounts (Letter to the Editor). PDF

Awards

Washingtonian Top Doctor, 2012+.

Northern Virginia Top Doctor, 2011+.

Top Doctor by US News & World Report, 2011+.

Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, 2011+.

The 2nd Annual Sermo Choice Awards for Otolaryngology Winner. December 15, 2008.

America's Top Physicians by the Consumers' Research Council of America. 2008.

Joseph D. Siefker Outstanding Resident Teaching Award. Duke University Medical Center, Division of Otolaryngology. June 17, 2005.

National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals 2004-2005.

Christopher Y. Chang, Hulka GF, Hussain S, Kansagra S, Leithe LG. iCORD: Internet Clinically Oriented Database. Duke Business School Start-Up Challenge, Social Enterprise Track. Winner 1st Prize, April 26, 2003. Newsletter (See Page 8)

Yale University School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship 1997.

Magna Cum Laude, Yale University 1996.

Honors in the Studies of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University 1996

Presentations

Upcoming: Christopher Y. Chang, Payne SC, Eisenberg L, Simon LM. Utilization of Social Media in Medicine. Presented at the 2013 AAO-HNS Section for Residents and Fellows & Media and Public Relations Committee Miniseminar Presentation in Vancouver, BC. September 30, 2013.

Upcoming: Invited Lecturer. Social Media for the Busy Surgeon. American Society of General Surgeons Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD. August 17, 2013.

Upcoming: Invited Lecturer. Laryngo-Pharyngeal Reflux: Collaborative Treatment Between General Surgeon and ENT. American Society of General Surgeons Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD. August 17, 2013.

Upcoming: Guest Lecturer. Botulinum Toxin Injections for Spasmodic Dysphonia. National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Symposium. Arlington, VA. May 18, 2013.

Upcoming: Christopher Y. Chang, Payne SC, Stern W. Social Media for the Otolaryngologist. Presented at the AAO-HNS BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit in Alexandria, VA. May 5, 2013.

Lecturer, “Vocal Assessment.” Performing Art Medicine Certificate Program. Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. April 7, 2013.

Guest Lecturer, "Vocal Abuse and Misuse." Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Course at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. March 27, 2013.

Guest Lecturer, "Video Laryngoscopy." Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Course at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. February 13, 2013.

Invited Speaker, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Northern Virginia SD Support Group at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. Spasmodic Dysphonia. Fairfax, VA. October 17, 2012.

The Efficacy of Vocal Function Exercises in the Practice Regimen of Undergraduate Musical Theatre Majors. The Voice Foundation’s 41st Annual Symposium. June 3, 2012. (Sara Maines presenter; Co-Author Christopher Chang, MD)

Lecturer, “Vocal Assessment.” Performing Art Medicine Certificate Program. Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. April 15, 2012.

Invited Speaker, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Central Virginia SD Support Group at CJW Hospital—Johnston Willis Campus. Spasmodic Dysphonia. Richmond, VA. June 11, 2011.

Guest Lecturer, "Vocal Abuse and Misuse." Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Course at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. March 23, 2011.

Guest Lecturer, "Video Laryngoscopy." Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Course at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. February 9, 2011.

Invited Speaker, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Northern Virginia SD Support Group at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. Spasmodic Dysphonia. Fairfax, VA. October 20, 2010.

Invited Speaker, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Central Virginia SD Support Group at CJW Hospital—Johnston Willis Campus. Spasmodic Dysphonia. Richmond, VA. June 13, 2009.

Guest Lecturer, "Vocal Abuse and Misuse." Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Course at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. March 30, 2009.

Guest Lecturer, "Video Laryngoscopy." Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Course at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. February 9, 2009.

Guest Lecturer, "Hearing Loss." Health Issues for Performers Course (PRF201) at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. October 27, 2008.

Grand Rounds CME Level 1 Talk, Prince William Hospital. ENT Pearls for the Non-ENT. Manassas, VA. July 3, 2008.

Invited Speaker, Fauquier Hospital. The Ear: In Health and In Disease. Warrenton, VA. May 22, 2008.

Grand Rounds CME Level 1 Talk, Prince William Hospital. The Hoarse Voice: State of the Art Evaluation and Treatment. Manassas, VA. November 8, 2007.

Grand Rounds CME Level 1 Talk, Fauquier Hospital. The Hoarse Voice: State of the Art Evaluation and Treatment. Warrenton, VA. October 4, 2007.

Invited Speaker, Fauquier Hospital. The Human Voice Part 1 and 2. Warrenton, VA. May 2 & 23, 2007 respectively.

Guest Lecturer, Voice Science & Pedagogy Course (MUPP533) at Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA. March 21, 2007.

Invited Speaker, National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Central Virginia SD Support Group at CJW Hospital—Johnston Willis Campus. Spasmodic Dysphonia. Richmond, VA. September 30, 2006.

Invited Speaker, Fauquier Hospital. The Voice: When It Works and When It Doesn't. Warrenton, VA. May 11, 2006.

Invited Speaker, Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). The Voice: When it Doesn’t Work. Warrenton, VA. April 20, 2006.

Invited Speaker, Fauquier Hospital. Ear, Nose, & Throat. Presented at the Fauquier Hospital Mini-Medical School Lecture Series. Warrenton, VA. October 19, 2005.

Grigoryeva A, Christopher Y. Chang, Witsell DL. Laryngeal Lymphoma. Presented at the Annual North Carolina/South Carolina Otolaryngology Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. July 30, 2004.

Kansagra S, Chris Chang, Hussain S, Hulka G, Leithe LG. Online Medical Teaching Case Database. Presented at the 17th IEEE Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS'04) in Bethesda, Maryland. June 24-25, 2004. Link / PDF

Christopher Y. Chang, Payyapilli RJ, Scher RL. Endoscopic Staple Diverticulostomy for Zenker’s Diverticulum: Review of Literature and Experience in 159 Consecutive Cases. Presented at the Southern Section Triological Meeting in Naples, Florida. January 11, 2003.

McElveen JT, Christopher Y. Chang, Miller R. Historical Review and Evolution of Hearing Devices. Presented at the 15th Annual AAO-HNSF Cherry Blossom Conference in Washington DC. March 23, 2002.

Christopher Y. Chang, Campbell M, Barthold SW, Bockenstedt LK. CD4+ T Helper Cells Facilitate Carditis Regression in Borrelia Burgdorferi Infected Mice. Presented at the American College of Rheumatology 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, MA. November 13-17, 1999.

Web Development

ENT Health
- 2012 - present: Co-Creator and Webmaster
Virginia Voice & Speech Center
- 2007 - present: Creator and Webmaster
Zenker's Diverticulum
- 2006 - present: Creator and Webmaster
The Human Voice: In Health & In Disease
- 2006 - present: Creator and Webmaster
Fauquier Ear, Nose, & Throat Consultants, PLC
- 2005 - present: Creator and Webmaster
Zenker’s Diverticulum Website for Dr. Richard L. Scher (Deactivated in 2008)
- 7/02 – 6/05: Creator and Webmaster
Duke Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Website
- 7/00 – 6/04: Webmaster
Y-Axis Yale School of Medicine Student Website
- 1997: Creator and Webmaster