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Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
St. Louis University School of Medicine (1997)
Professional interests include: arthritis, shoulder dislocation, ACL injury, and more.
2250 E 42nd Avenue Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99508

Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Seward Medical Center and ORTHOALASKA LLC.

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Office Locations

2250 E 42nd Avenue Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 569-3668
(907) 569-3669
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3190 E Meridian Park Loop Suite 205
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3338
(907) 373-3368
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3801 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508
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Some issues Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration
joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alaska.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 30
doctor visit 199
injections 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were aspiration, injections, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 37
doctor visit 184
injections 37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 28
spinal procedures 28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2013

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 42
doctor visit 155
injections 42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 46
spinal procedures 46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 220
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2014

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were aspiration, injections, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 63
doctor visit 188
injections 63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 30
spinal procedures 30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 194
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 432
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 284
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 26
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2015

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2016 were aspiration, injections, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 68
doctor visit 203
hip imaging 14
injections 68
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 49
musculoskeletal imaging 14
spinal procedures 35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 264
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2016

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 70
doctor visit 278
injections 70

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 177
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2017

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 4
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 79
doctor visit 293
injections 79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 183
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 252
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 12
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2018

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 59
doctor visit 290
injections 59

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 262
Black 13
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 13
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2019

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 22
Dementia 6
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
doctor visit 251
injections 31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 185
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 259
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 177
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2020

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 16
Dementia 7
Cancer 4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 48
doctor visit 252
injections 48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 182
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 249
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 13
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2021

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 20
Dementia 4
Cancer 4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 61
doctor visit 275
injections 61
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
reconstructive surgery 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 283
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD in 2022

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Anchorage, AK were aspiration, injections, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

aspiration 53
doctor visit 233
hip imaging 14
injections 53
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 38
musculoskeletal imaging 14
reconstructive surgery 12
spinal procedures 34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 175
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 244
Hispanic 3
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 5
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 5
Dementia 2

Education & Training

Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Alaska Regional Hospital
Providence Seward Medical Center
ORTHOALASKA LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eugene M. Chang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $950 Star
$739 		INFINITY ADAPTIS
$110 		AUGMENT INJECTABLE
$101
Exactech, Inc. $156 VANTAGE
$156
Ethicon US, LLC $68 ETHICON
$68
Integra LifeSciences Corporation $57 Instruments-Microsurgery
$57
Avanos Medical $35 ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES
$24 		ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES
$11
Other $59 AUGMENT
$21 		FlexiPort Blood Pressure Cuff
$19 		Exparel
$19
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $694
Food and Beverage $611
Gift $19

Biography

Dr. Eugene Chang's specialties are foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Anchorage, AK and Wasilla, AK. His areas of expertise include the following: frozen shoulder, forearm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Dr. Chang's professional affiliations include Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center. After attending St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University.

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