--- title: "Dr. Alison G. Chang | Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Alison G. Chang, M.D. practices Medical Oncology and Hematology in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alison-g-chang-1046247785" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Alison G. Chang, M.D. ![Alison G. Chang, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/8bhkcV9p63xTO9jG-qc-soJdH3SmQzoAdwPN_FczGCo/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(791 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Alison G. Chang, M.D. ## Medical Oncology - Accepting new patients ## Hematology - Accepting new patients [795 El Camino RealLee Building, Level APalo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-853-2905](tel:+16508532905) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alison-g-chang-1046247785#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alison-g-chang-1046247785#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alison-g-chang-1046247785#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alison-g-chang-1046247785#provider-services) ## About Dr. Chang Languages English Gender Female Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I was drawn to hematology and oncology for the exciting advancements in treatment options and for the opportunity to care for patients during defining moments in their lives. I believe a multidisciplinary approach with evidence-based medicine and open communication are integral to ensure patients and their loved ones have the tools to make the best decisions on each step of their journey. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Emory University School of Medicine **Residency:** University of California, Davis **Fellowship:** University of California, Los Angeles, Hematology and Oncology ## Board certifications - Medical Oncology - Hematology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Chemotherapy: Where we have been and where we are going - Chapter 2 Chang A, Wong DJ Novel Therapies in Head and Neck Cancer: Beyond the Horizon 2020-01-01 ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level A Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2905](tel:+16508532905) 650-853-2966 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - Immunotherapy - Novel Therapeutics - Targeted therapy ### Conditions - Anal Cancer - Anemia - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Blood Clotting Disorder - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - Coagulation Disorders - [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) - [Gastrointestinal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer) - [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer) - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - Hepatobiliary Cancers - [Leukemia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - [Lymphoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Myelodysplastic Syndrome - [Myeloma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Nonmelanoma skin cancer - Ovarian Cancer - [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer) - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - Stomach Cancer - [Thoracic Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) ### Reasons for visit - Benign Hematology - Clinical trials ## Related services offered by Sutter - 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