Patricia Y. Chang, MD, MS
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
12th Street Family Medicine
|
1131 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401
US
About
Dr. Chang has been practicing patient-centered family medicine in an academic setting since 1999. Her clinical interests include: pediatric and adult preventative healthcare, women’s health, and immigrant health. She is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2018
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Toronto St. Michael's Hospital, 1999
Degrees
MS, University of Toronto Family & Community Medicine, 2013
MD, University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine, 1997
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Videos
Meet Patricia Y. Chang, MD, MS
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
286 total ratings | 179 reviews
5.0
July 31, 2025
Informative, honest and caring, I really like and respect her
5.0
July 31, 2025
Dr Chang is very attentive to my needs. She is very empathetic& compassionate in addressing my concerns. She was able to accommodate what I requested. My experience with Dr Chang is always a positive experience. I love the way she takes care of me.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr chang was so kind to me-we addressed all my concerns and she was able to answer all my questions.
5.0
July 29, 2025
It was a great appointment with Patricia Chang. She is great
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr Chang is amazing very thorough and knowledgeable about helping look for an answer
5.0
July 26, 2025
I have a good experience
5.0
July 25, 2025
Compassionate. Addressed my concerns. Very professional
5.0
July 25, 2025
Professional and caring
5.0
July 25, 2025
Consistently warm, gracious and listens with great feedback and recommendations. I’m very happy with Dr Chang. She is an amazingly gifted practitioner.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Dr. Chang is wonderfully thorough and sensitive to my son’s special needs. She delivers difficult information to him in a manner that makes him actually want to get healthy. More doctors should be like Dr. Chang!!!
5.0
July 23, 2025
World’s best doctor!
5.0
July 22, 2025
Brief visit but touched on most important health concerns needing attention. Had taken time to update results of med tests & given directions to take.
5.0
July 20, 2025
Always listens. Takes me serious, doesn't poo poo any of my concerns. Answers my questions.
5.0
July 19, 2025
Dr. Chang is the best! Very thorough with asking the right questions and explaining what to do.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Very professional
5.0
July 15, 2025
The women at the front desk could not have been any nicer. The nurse who took my vitals was thoughtful and kind. And of course Dr Chang is an excellent doctor. Thoughtful, smart and compassionate.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr. Chang is seriously the best doctor I’ve ever seen.
5.0
July 15, 2025
I love Dr. Chang! She is so caring and professional. She also treats you as a friend.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr Chang is so kind and knowledgeable. I always feel heard when with Dr Chang…I really appreciate that.
5.0
July 11, 2025
Dr. Chang is so patient, warm, and attentive. She is thorough and really values the patient experience.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Very thorough & informative. Very knowledgeable & so satisfied with my dr Chang !!!
5.0
July 9, 2025
I love that my doctor is personable. She takes the time to really talk and understand what’s going on. Addresses all my issues and is great with follow up questions as well .
5.0
July 9, 2025
It was great. Communicated well and addressed my concerns
5.0
July 9, 2025
She is kind, knowledgeable and attentive
5.0
July 9, 2025
It was outstanding, Dr. Chang is the best. Compassionate, caring and thorough. She listens.
5.0
July 4, 2025
Always like to visit Dr. Patricia CHang for my care.
5.0
July 3, 2025
I never have to wait more than 10 minutes to see Dr. Chang. She is one of UCLA’s most spectacular doctors. Her experience, her professionalism, her kindness and her exceptional listening ability marks her among one of the foremost doctors around. I am so grateful to her for her care.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Dr. Chang was punctual and thoughtful. I felt she cared about me.
5.0
July 1, 2025
As always, I have great experience with my doctor, Chang, and her stuff.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr Chang is the best! She is patient, always listens, and provides thoughtful guidance that consider her patients’ concerns, desires, and lifestyle.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr Chang is always amazing. Kind, compassionate, caring and thoughtful
5.0
June 27, 2025
She listens and is informative
5.0
June 24, 2025
A smart, kind, and caring doctor with a stellar “bedside” manner. I’m fortunate to have found her.
5.0
June 23, 2025
She is very attentive to your needs. I think she is a great Doctor
5.0
June 23, 2025
Dr. Chang listens thoughtfully and explains findings, treatments or other matters carefully. She is also very personable and takes time to answer any questions.
5.0
June 23, 2025
I have been a patient with Dr Chang and your office for at least 10 years. The service is always wonderful and Dr Chang feels like family
5.0
June 23, 2025
She’s world class. I feel that I get the best of care under her guidance. Very very happy with Dr. Chang.
5.0
June 20, 2025
Doctor was patient and kind. I’m blessed. Thanks for the advice and listening!
5.0
June 20, 2025
Professional Personable Knowledgeable
5.0
June 17, 2025
My doctor’s today was very careful to explain what was going on and what she was doing the tests and personal examination
5.0
June 16, 2025
Very good
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr. Chang is THE BEST! She is knowledgeable and kind. I feel cared for, comfortable, and confident with her. She answered all my questions and explained what I needed clearly.
5.0
June 11, 2025
My physician was so attentive to my concerns and I felt truly heard . She gave me her full undivided attention and also addressed all my concerns. I left feeling truly cared for.
5.0
June 11, 2025
Dr Chang very knowledgeable on my health, she let me know that I need to fallow with my insurance
5.0
June 11, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 9, 2025
She’s always amazing
5.0
June 6, 2025
She covers a lot in 15 minutes
5.0
June 4, 2025
She was very concerned about my feet being swollen and also about my B12 and also about my feet that I explained to her about the shoes that I need and she was very helpful there with everything. I was very happy and glad that she was there for me 100%?
5.0
June 4, 2025
Dr. Chang is always great-knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
June 3, 2025
Love Dr Chang - she is one of the most patient and warm and genuinely attentive doctors I've met.
5.0
June 2, 2025
She was able to offer an earlier appointment than I scheduled online and was very helpful.
5.0
May 29, 2025
She was patient and really listened. Calm and empathetic!
5.0
May 27, 2025
Totally knowledgeable about my health
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr. Patricia Chang, is such a compassionate and empathic doctor. She listens carefully and does a very thorough job of explaining whatever issue you are having. She is very open to suggesting new doctors if she feels that I would benefit from talking to them. All in all she is a superstar.
5.0
May 25, 2025
Dr. Chang is very attentive and understands my concerns
5.0
May 22, 2025
I love Dr chang. She is very caring and she sees me last minute when I was in lots of pain
4.0
May 21, 2025
It went well. She explained the use of AI to generate notes from the visit.
5.0
May 21, 2025
My experience with Dr. Chang is always positive, helpful and respectful. She is a great listener too.
5.0
May 19, 2025
She is caring, competent, respectful & knowledgeable.
5.0
May 19, 2025
Wonderful experience
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr Chang was very personable and professional!! She made me feel very special and answered all my questions!
5.0
May 15, 2025
Good
5.0
May 13, 2025
I had received some bad test results and Dr. Chang was phenomenal in helping deal with the news and next steps.
5.0
May 13, 2025
My doctor understood all my needs and took care of it with detailed information and explanation.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Dr Chang is just amazing. Personable, efficient, listens… She is absolutely my favorite doctor I’ve ever seen at UCLA.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Dr Chang is just so compassionate and helpful. She’s a great listener and assures I get all the care I need. From reception to the MA, everyone in the office is so efficient and kind.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Excellent and caring plus informative visit.
5.0
May 8, 2025
good care good listener good help
5.0
May 7, 2025
Exelent
5.0
May 6, 2025
Everyone trying to help me.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Chang listens to me. She explains everything. She’s everything I could want in a doctor.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Chang was extremely attentive and helpful
5.0
May 2, 2025
Dr Chang is absolutely a pleasure to be with. Her bedside manner and her genuine interest in the betterment of my health is sincerely appreciated. I am grateful that Dr Chang is my primary care physician and her medical expertise is extremely valued!!
5.0
May 1, 2025
Dr Chang is the best. I always feel im Taken cared of
5.0
May 1, 2025
i felt listened to and supported
5.0
April 30, 2025
Best doctor! Tracks my heath very closely!
5.0
April 29, 2025
Dr. Chang is always happy and explains everything! Love her
5.0
April 26, 2025
Excellent listener and I appreciated Dr. Chang’s efforts to troubleshoot my issue.
5.0
April 25, 2025
I was feeling anxious; but Dr Chang and her office asdistants calm me down and helped me to complete all of my requirements for my pre-op appointment. Thank you, thank you, thank you !
5.0
April 25, 2025
Dr. Chang is a gem. She takes her time to understand your concerns and takes you seriously. Very compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly. I feel so safe in her care!
5.0
April 22, 2025
High praise for Dr Chang. She is thorough, patient, and great listener.
5.0
April 21, 2025
Very helpful and listens. Provides thorough information when I have a medical question.
5.0
April 21, 2025
Dr. Chang is the best!!
5.0
April 21, 2025
Dr Chang always listens to my questions and needs…I appreciate the time and encouragement. Thanks
4.0
April 14, 2025
Questions answered & generally on time.
5.0
April 9, 2025
Listened to me, asked the right questions.
5.0
April 3, 2025
The doctor was engaging and clear.
5.0
March 26, 2025
Profesional, caring and on time
5.0
March 24, 2025
She was very thorough. Asked many questions and allowed me to ask questions in return.
5.0
March 24, 2025
She is the best
5.0
March 14, 2025
Dr Chang is thoughtful.
5.0
March 12, 2025
She is by far the best physician I have ever seen—thorough, attentive, personable, and quite clearly very knowledgeable.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Caring and knowledgeable with warm personality
5.0
March 11, 2025
Great listener and thoughtful.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr Chang always goes above and beyond! She is kind, thoughtful, detailed and just a wonderful person overall!
5.0
March 6, 2025
I really like Dr. Chang. She always takes time with me and explains and really cares. I hope she never retires.
5.0
March 6, 2025
The resident and doctor were personable and thorough, although they started about 15 minutes beyond the appointment time.
5.0
March 4, 2025
Since my doctor retired I had been looking for 2 years for a GP. So thrilled to find Dr Chang. Perfect fit for someone my age. She spent a lot of time going over my medical history. She is super smart and kind and empathetic.
5.0
March 3, 2025
Dr. Chang patiently listened to my primary concerns and answered all of my questions. She is knowledgeable, empathetic and genuine. I appreciate Dr. Chang’s top notch care.
5.0
February 28, 2025
Best doctor in my life;and I am 77 years old
5.0
February 26, 2025
It was good. Dr Chang really listens.
5.0
February 25, 2025
My experience today was very good.We like Dr.Patricia Chang a lot.She takes care of Our health very good.She is very nice with me and my husband.Very compassione.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr. Chang is always warm, personable & knowledgeable
5.0
February 13, 2025
Dr Chang is attentive, kind, and compassionate. She takes time to really listen to her patients and makes them feel comfortable and safe. She is an extraordinary practitioner! She clearly communicates the plan of care. All around, Dr Chang is exceptional
5.0
February 13, 2025
Dr. Chang was very attentive, asked through questions, and made helpful suggestions for follow up care. Everything was explained in detail.
5.0
February 12, 2025
An excellent knowledgeable caring doctor. The best.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr. Chang is caring and competent, always. What more can one ask of a physician?
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr. Chang listened thoughtfully , answered questions and explained everything thoroughly. Her examination was also thorough and careful. She was pleasant and easy to talk to. I look forward to having her as my primary care physician.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Good information
5.0
February 8, 2025
It was excellent
5.0
February 6, 2025
I have never met such an excellent doctor in every way. She was warm, personable, and very thorough in her examination, how thoughtful and informative she was about my medical situation, attending to what could be attended to today, giving me the referrals I needed and telling me to make an appointment to see her after following up on those referrals. She was amazing.
5.0
February 6, 2025
I haa goods visit with Dr Chang She was thorough and explained what’s needed for me to take care of my ❤️🩹 healing
5.0
February 4, 2025
Dr Chang is always such a pleasure to see. She listened and I feel we have a very nice visit along with completing my health check. She answer my questions and always follows up as promised. Incidentally…I very much like the AI patient visit transcription method being trialed during my appointment. From a patient perspective it gave me the impression that there was more one to one connection with my provider rather than her trying to focus on attempting to capture our conversation highlights in the EMR.
5.0
February 3, 2025
Like always, EXCELLENT
5.0
February 3, 2025
Dr Chang is a very caring doctor. Always follows up on my care
4.0
January 30, 2025
She ran about forty minutes late, which put me into a crunch to get to a next appointment. Being consistently late for appointments is not cool. I like her a lot, but it's disruptive to my own commitments
5.0
January 29, 2025
I have a good experience
5.0
January 29, 2025
She’s great! Listens, personable.
5.0
January 28, 2025
Very detail oriented and kind!
5.0
January 28, 2025
Professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, patient- beautiful energy.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Dr Chang is the best! Always takes time to explain everything! Great doctor!
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr. Chang always makes me feel comfortable, she listens and I am very grateful to be under her care. Thank you
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr Chang was thorough, addressed my concern & problem with care & patience!
5.0
January 21, 2025
Thorough, professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and insightful. Those are just words I would use to describe Dr. Chang.
5.0
January 21, 2025
She explained my conditions and the pros and cons of taking a medication and also offered reasonable options. I felt like I was working with her vs. with a dogmatic doc with no choice. I value Dr. Chang’s expertise and approach and feel fortunate to have her as my primary physician.
5.0
January 19, 2025
Dr. Chang was engaged, caring and detailed, as always
5.0
January 17, 2025
Very concerned about my health w my cholesterol, she changed my dosis
5.0
January 17, 2025
My Doctor is great.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr Chang is the best doctor I have even had! In every way she is so educated and so kind
5.0
January 10, 2025
Fast efficient staff to get me checked in. Doctor was on time and answered all my questions
5.0
January 7, 2025
My experience was great. Dr Chang is an amazing provider. She listens, she’s compassionate, and she puts you at ease with her gentle bedside manner.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Focused, personable and on time.
5.0
December 27, 2024
Dr. Chang listened to my concerns with compassion.
5.0
December 27, 2024
Dr. Chang is the best! She has an amazing bedside manner which is important because she was treating my special needs son. She explained everything thoroughly, answered questions, was professional, knowledgeable and patient with us. We truly feel confident in her care!
5.0
December 17, 2024
Excellent physician care in complex medical illness
5.0
December 14, 2024
Dr. Chang is a new doctor for me. I was very pleased with every aspect of her personal and professional demeanor. I am very happy to have found her and am look forward to receiving her services as my new internist.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Attentive, explained everything clearly, friendly, thorough. An ideal doctor.
5.0
December 13, 2024
I like Dr Chang. She is warm and caring. She gives me options and she is a good listener.
5.0
December 11, 2024
Dr. Chang listens and sees the whole picture in regards to my medical/emotional well being.
5.0
December 11, 2024
Dr. Chang takes the time to listen to me and actually knows me. She takes what I have to say seriously and involves me in my care.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr. Chang is a wonderful excellent doctor who treats me with compassion--what one would hope for in any primary care doctor .
5.0
December 9, 2024
Extremely caring and thorough
5.0
December 9, 2024
Dr Chang is a rock star. I wish you could clone her ..She gets an A++ on all measures.
5.0
November 22, 2024
Dr. Chang is a wonderful doctor and very good with patients!
5.0
November 22, 2024
She is the best doctor I ever had! Never rush,she will listen to all your concerns.
5.0
November 21, 2024
Best general practitioner I’ve had. Extremely knowledgeable, conversational, helpful. I really appreciate the opportunity to build a rapport with her as my primary care physician for the coming years.
5.0
November 20, 2024
Concerned & focused on remedies
5.0
November 19, 2024
Dr Chang is world class MD and takes care of me with great expertise.
5.0
November 19, 2024
She is not just a doctor, she is a human being who understands others, who actually cares and not just there for the money.she is the best!!
5.0
November 13, 2024
Love my doctor but not that she had to cut short appointment due to her only allowing 15 minutes per patient.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr Chang is thorough, thoughtful, and kind. I never feel rushed and I always feel heard. There aren’t words to express my gratitude for her we my PCP!
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr Chang is the best doctor I have ever had and I am 77years old
5.0
November 12, 2024
I found every person that I contacted was very caring and supportive, sympathetic
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr Chang is so thorough and caring, addresses all issues, and listens carefully
5.0
November 7, 2024
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Chang
5.0
November 7, 2024
She’s extremely helpful. She listens very well - many doctors don’t.
5.0
November 5, 2024
No wait time! Had a good exchange about why I was there to see her. She ran tests and referred me for another. I felt better after I saw her.
5.0
November 1, 2024
Dr is on time, attentive, and very good at explaining things.
5.0
October 28, 2024
Questions answered
5.0
October 25, 2024
Dr. Patricia Y Chang is very professional. She was familiar with my health issues, including the latest developments, asked questions and ordered necessary tests and referrals.
5.0
October 25, 2024
Feel taken care of me
5.0
October 22, 2024
Dr Chang always takes the to one to listen to my health issues. Great doctor! Very thorough.
5.0
October 21, 2024
My doctor was on time very thorough and compassionate
5.0
October 15, 2024
Excellent!
5.0
October 14, 2024
She’s Fabulous!
5.0
October 14, 2024
I am very pleased with my appt. with Dr Patricia Chan. She reviewed my chart, made recommendations for new blood work and good advice. I appreciate her taking me on as a new patient.
5.0
October 11, 2024
Dr Chang is thorough, friend, and attentive.
5.0
October 10, 2024
She is very humble and caring person 😊
5.0
October 10, 2024
I had great experience. Dr. Chang was very attentive and on time.
5.0
October 9, 2024
Dr. Chang took her time with me. She listened to my concerns and showed genuine interest in caring for me. She was very knowledgeable and offered sound advice regarding all of my issues. I felt like I was in very good hands. I walked away from my appointment feeling like my health was a priority and I have high confidence in her care.
5.0
October 9, 2024
Dr Chang was very professional & friendly as always. She took the time to review & discuss my lab results & answer any of my concerns. Her warm & compassionate demeanor in the way she delivers any important information makes me feel at ease everytime I see her. She is overall the kindest & best doctor I've had so far. My experience is always excellent whenever I have an appointment with Dr Chang. She truly is a rare gem.
5.0
September 30, 2024
I love Dr Chang
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr Chang is great!!
5.0
September 27, 2024
She was very thorough, listened to my concerns and addressed all the issues I raised
5.0
September 24, 2024
She was great! So friendly and helpful. I felt completely comfortable and taken care of.
5.0
September 24, 2024
Dr Chang is the best, always knowledgeable and helpful
5.0
September 23, 2024
Great care as always.
5.0
September 20, 2024
Excellent experience with my doctor today. She’s a wonderful HCP who is thorough, kind & spends time listening to & addressing my concerns. Was very pleased with entire experience today.
5.0
September 20, 2024
Dr. Chang is wonderful.