--- title: "Dr. Helen P. Chang | Urgent Care Doctor in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Helen P. Chang, M.D., MPH, FAAP practices Urgent Care in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-helen-p-chang-1046235763" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Helen P. Chang, M.D., MPH, FAAP ![Helen P. Chang, M.D., MPH, FAAP](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/DEAZeYgsQoKErTOcf4ZL7JpasiA7krKIq6YEY4wwFFw/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Helen P. Chang, M.D., MPH, FAAP ## Urgent Care [795 El Camino RealLevel 1, Lee BuildingPalo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) See a Sutter Urgent Care provider near you. To save time, let us know you’re on your way. [I'm on my way](https://myhealthonline.sutterhealth.org/mho/scheduling/onmyway?rfvID=115) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-helen-p-chang-1046235763#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-helen-p-chang-1046235763#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-helen-p-chang-1046235763#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-helen-p-chang-1046235763#provider-services) ## About Dr. Chang Languages English and Korean (Fluent) Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I believe in forming a partnership with families in order to provide the best care for your children. I enjoy being able integrate 10 years of experience as a pediatric hospitalist, taking care of very sick children and my recently acquired knowledge of homeopathy, herbal medicine and functional medicine to provide the most optimum care for my patients' well-being. ### Professional highlights Child Nutrition Advisory Council at the California State Department of Education. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Chang enjoys cooking nutritious food, spending time with her husband and two school-aged children and traveling. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Boston University School of Medicine **Residency:** University of California San Francisco at Fresno **Licensure and certification:** Pediatric Advanced Life Support ## Board certifications - Pediatrics ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## 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 [Sutter Children's Urgent Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-childrens-urgent-care-1043246901) 795 El Camino Real Level 1, Lee Building 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) [650-853-3355](tel:+16508533355) 650-853-3313 Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 11/26/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 11/27/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/24/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/25/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/31/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 1/1/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 1/18/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 2/15/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 5/31/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 7/5/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 9/6/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 11/25/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/24/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 11/26/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 11/27/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/24/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/25/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/31/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 1/1/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 1/18/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 2/15/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 5/31/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 7/5/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 9/6/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 11/25/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 12/24/2027 8:00 am - 8:00 pm ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Reasons for visit - [Pediatric Urgent Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-urgent-care) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Urgent care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/urgent-care) - [Sutter Children's Urgent Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-urgent-care) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Urgent+Care%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Sutter+Children%27s+Urgent+Care%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.44021627978528%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.1611430803016%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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