Contact & Appointment Information
- Adolescent Medicine Clinic
505 East 70th Street, 5th Floor (HT-5)
New York, NY 10021 - Phone: (212) 746-3303
Department: Adolescent Medicine
About Dr. Jane Chang, M.D.
A Commitment to Adolescent Health
The teen years bring big body, feeling, and social shifts. Youth move from kid life to grown-up ways. Dr. Jane Chang gives her career to these issues with care and know-how.
Her own words show her view:
“It is a privilege to provide comprehensive care for adolescent patients as they transition from childhood to adulthood.”
This view stresses her focus on more than sickness. She aids full growth. She helps teens with self-image, mind health, eating, and risky habits.
Professional Roles and Leadership
Dr. Jane Chang holds key spots that show her lead role in medicine:
Associate Attending Pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine Section Chief of Adolescent Medicine in the Division of General Pediatrics
She treats patients directly. She also builds teen health’s future with teaching, program builds, and studies.
Education and Training: A Strong Foundation
Board Certifications and Specialization
Dr. Jane Chang holds American Board of Pediatrics certification in:
General Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine (Subspecialty)
These marks show her deep knowledge and push for top care standards.
Clinical Expertise: Addressing Complex Adolescent Needs
Dr. Jane Chang handles many teen health topics, like:
- Menstrual Disorders
Teens deal with uneven cycles, bad cramps, or hormone shifts. Dr. Chang checks them well and sets custom fix plans.
- Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior
Teens try drugs or unsafe acts. Dr. Chang meets these with care, teaching, and stop-ahead steps.
- Well Adolescent Visits
Regular checks track growth, growth, and mind health. Dr. Chang makes them full and helpful.
- Nutritional Health
Teens face poor eating or weight gain. Dr. Chang pushes good food and life habits.
- Eating Disorders
Anorexia or bulimia need special help. Dr. Chang joins teams for full care.
- LGBTQ+ Health
She fights for fair care. LGBTQ+ teens get kind, supportive, right treatment.
A Holistic Approach to Care
Dr. Chang stands out with full-body care. Teen health covers body, feelings, mind, and friends.
Her style has:
Talk open with patients and kin Private trust with teens Stop-ahead care and lessons Work with care teams
This way fits each patient’s own needs.
Programs and Initiatives
Dr. Chang joined Pediatrics in 2005. At Helmsley Tower 5, she runs strong programs like:
Teen Parenting Program
It aids young parents with health checks, lessons, and tools. They handle parent life and self-growth.
Health for Life Program
It builds lasting health. Focus falls on stop-ahead steps, good habits, and group ties.
These show her aim at short fixes and long wins for teens.
A Passion for Teaching and Mentorship
Beyond patient work, Dr. Chang teaches with heart. She trains:
Medical students Pediatric residents Fellows in adolescent medicine
Awards praise her guide role in resident studies and teaching.
She excels at:
Sparking smart thought Pushing kind care Firing up new doctors
Research and Community Engagement
Dr. Chang joins studies and local efforts to boost teen health. She has:
Spoke at big medical meets Run teaching sessions Joined outreach drives
Her efforts link doctor work to public health. Impact grows past the hospital.
Honors and Awards
Awards honor Dr. Chang’s work:
Edward C. Curnen, Jr. Award for humane and compassionate patient care Mentorship Award in Resident Research at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
These nod to her top marks in care and teaching.
Insurance and Patient Access
Dr. Chang takes many plans like:
Aetna Cigna Medicaid and Medicare United Healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield And others
Call the office to check your plan and book time.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Jane Chang
Patients pick Dr. Chang for clear reasons:
- Expertise in Adolescent Medicine
Her training fits teen growth stages.
- Compassionate Approach
Empathy, patience, and teen bonds define her.
- Academic Excellence
Ties to places like Weill Cornell bring fresh studies and fixes.
- Comprehensive Care
She covers check-ups to hard cases.
The Importance of Adolescent Medicine
Teen medicine matters a lot, though often missed. It tackles life-shaping issues like:
Mind health struggles Risky acts Sex and baby health Long-term ills
Doctors like Dr. Chang guide youth. They set up healthy lives ahead.
A Legacy of Care and Leadership
Dr. Jane Chang has created a lasting legacy over time. It rests on these pillars:
Clinical excellence Educational leadership Community impact Patient-centered care
Her efforts shape her patients. They also touch the wider medical world.
Final Thoughts
Families face a big choice in picking a pediatrician or adolescent medicine doctor. Dr. Jane Chang excels with deep experience, warm care, and drive to boost teen health. She leads with trust and respect.
Her time at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine sets the standard. Care there proves full, kind, and future-focused.
For teen years that matter most, families find in Dr. Chang more than a doctor. She joins as a true partner for health, growth, and lasting wellness.
FAQs
Where does Dr. Jane Chang practice?
She sees patients at the Adolescent Medicine Clinic. Address: 505 East 70th Street, 5th Floor (HT-5), New York, NY 10021.