--- title: "Dr. Pauling Chang | Radiation Oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Pauling Chang, M.D. practices Radiation Oncology in Sunnyvale, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-pauling-chang-1046240586" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Pauling Chang, M.D. ![Pauling Chang, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/YEtUAC7GdArL4_5eUy2ED2VUPNF-mkMOGfzkV2YnlSs/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(183 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Pauling Chang, M.D. ## Radiation Oncology - Accepting new patients [301 Old San Francisco RoadStreet LevelSunnyvale, CA 94086](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Old+San+Francisco+Road+Sunnyvale%2C+CA+94086+US) ## Schedule appointment [408-730-2820](tel:+14087302820) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-pauling-chang-1046240586#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-pauling-chang-1046240586#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-pauling-chang-1046240586#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-pauling-chang-1046240586#provider-services) ## About Dr. Chang Languages English and Mandarin Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I feel my primary role in the physician/patient relationship is to serve as an educator; secondarily as a healer. It is our responsibility to transfer this knowledge to the public and our patients. We can only make recommendations, share our experiences, and guide patients through treatment options — ultimately decisions regarding healthcare are made by the patients. We cannot tell patients what to do, because after all, it is not our lives that are being affected! Once a patient has decided to entrust us with their care, we must do all we can to help achieve their goals. To have a human place their lives in our hands is a huge responsibility. We must be grateful and humbled for the privilege of having this responsibility. There is no greater reward when a patient's life has been positively affected by our decisions. ### Professional highlights American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology, American Medical Association. As physicians, we possess the knowledge of medicine through years of training. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Chang is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. He enjoys good food, good wine, travel, golf and most outdoor activities. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Southern California **Internship:** University of California, Irvine **Residency:** University of Southern California **Special training:** Radiosurgery: SRS to the brain, body and spine ## Board certifications - Radiation Oncology - Board Certified ## 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 [Sunnyvale Center (301)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sunnyvale-center-301-1043246955) 301 Old San Francisco Road Street Level Sunnyvale, CA 94086 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Old+San+Francisco+Road+Sunnyvale%2C+CA+94086+US) [408-730-2820](tel:+14087302820) 408-730-2821 Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) - Intensity modulated radiation therapy - Radiosurgery - Stereotactic Surgery ### Conditions - Brain Disease - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - Glioma - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - Hodgkin's Lymphoma - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - Lung problem - Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Radiation oncology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/radiation-oncology) ## 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%22Radiation+Oncology%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+Sunnyvale+Center+%28301%29%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%3A37.368357621372205%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.02957525090883%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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