C.Y. Joseph Chang, MD, FACS
Dr. Joseph Chang is the director of the Texas Ear Center, a division of Texas ENT Specialists. He’s a Neurotologist, a highly specialized surgeon who performs advanced ear surgeries & surgeries for the tumors of the skull base.
Dr. Chang was born in Kobe, Japan but grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. His education has taken him across the country. He attended Stanford University in California where he received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering computers. He then attended Harvard Medical School in Boston. He returned to California to complete his internship and residency at the University of California San Francisco. He went on to do a Fellowship in Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Chang is a Diplomate of both the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Chang moved to Houston when he accepted a faculty teaching position with the University of Texas Health Science Center. He taught there for 11 years, serving as chairman of the Department of Otolayrngology Head & Neck Surgery from 2004 to 2006.
Dr. Chang’s greatest satisfaction comes from watching his patient’s quality of life improve after treatments such as hearing restoration surgery.
He is a board member for the Center for Hearing & Speech, a specialized school in Houston for children with hearing impairment. In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys playing golf and admits he’s a long way away from being the next Tiger Woods.
Dr. Chang’s office is located in the Texas Medical Center.
CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas – Houston Medical School
Division of Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
EDUCATION
B.S. Electrical Engineering Computers, May 1985
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Doctor of Medicine, July 1985-May 1989
University of California, San Francisco, California
General Surgery Internship, July 1989-June 1990
University of California, San Francisco, California
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency, July 1990 – June 1994
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship, July 1994-June 1995
DISTINCTIONS
Stanford University Stanford, CA
1985 Frederick E. Terman Award for Academic Achievement
School of Engineering Stanford University Stanford, CA
1999-2000 Resident Teaching Award
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas – Health Sciences Center Houston, TX
1999-2000 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award
University of Texas – Health Sciences Center Houston, TX
2001-2002 Resident Teaching Award
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas – Health Sciences Center Houston, TX
2001-2002 Listed in The Best Doctors in America
2001-2002 Listed in Houston’s Best Doctors
2002-2003 Resident Teaching Award
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas – Health Sciences Center Houston, TX
2002-2003 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award
University of Texas – Health Sciences Center Houston, TX
2003-2004 Listed in The Best Doctors in America
2005 American Academy of Otolaryngology
– Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award
2005-2006 Listed in The Best Doctors in America

CERTIFICATION
5/9/95 Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
"Principles of Biomedical Measurements"
Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology
Cambridge, MA
1994-1995 Clinical Instructor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
1995-2002 Assistant Professor
2002-2005 Associate Professor
2005-2006 Professor
2006-present Clinical Professor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas – Health Medical School
Houston, TX
09/2004-10/2004 Acting Chairman
10/2004-06/2006 Chairman
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas – Health Science Center
Houston, TX
2001-2002 Clinical Assistant Professor
2001-2008 Clinical Associate Professor
2008-present Clinical Professor
Division of Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
10/1994 Lesions of the Petrous Apex. Temporal Bone Course, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
11/1994 Temporal Bone Trauma. Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
02/1995 Diagnosis and Management of Facial Nerve Paralysis. Resident Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
05/1995 Temporal Bone Neoplasms. Resident Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
06/1995 Practical Approach to Facial Nerve Repair. Head and Neck Anatomy Course, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
11/1995 Acoustic Neuromas. Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
01/1996 Hearing Loss and Otitis Media. University of Texas Health Service Houston, TX.
02/1996 Reconstruction of Auricular Defects. Otolaryngology Soft Tissue Course, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
03/1996 Facial Nerve Injury Due to Temporal Bone Trauma. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
03/1996 Acoustic Neuromas. Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
03/1996 Basilar Skull Fractures. Trauma Conference, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX.
03/1996 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1996, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
03/1996 Middle Fossa Approach. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1996, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
03/1996 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1996, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX.
03/1996 Diagnosis and Management of Balance Disorders. Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Center open house, Hermann Hospital Physical Therapy Department, Houston, TX.
06/1996 Introduction to Otolaryngology. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Houston, TX
07/1996 Otitis media, Otitis Externa, Mastoiditis. Basic Science Course 1996, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/1996 Introduction to Otolaryngology. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Houston, TX
07/1996 Hearing loss and tinnitus. Basic Science Course 1996, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
08/1996 Ear Infections. Family Practice Grand Rounds, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
04/1997 Middle Fossa Approach. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1997, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX.
06/1997 Tumors of the Ear. Head and Neck Surgery Conference, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
07/1997 Otitis Media, Otitis Externa, Mastoiditis. Basic Science Course 1997, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/1997 Hearing Loss and Tinnitus. Basic Science Course 1997, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/1997 Introduction to Otolaryngology. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Houston, TX
07/1997 Introduction to Otolaryngology. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Houston, TX
02/1998 Symptoms and Treatment of Ear Infections. Memorial Family Practice Residency Program conference, Memorial Hospital Southwest, Houston, TX.
04/1998 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1998, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/1998 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1998, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/1998 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 1998, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
05/1998 Hearing Loss. Memorial Family Practice Residency Program conference, Memorial Hospital Southwest, Houston, TX.
07/1998 Hearing Loss and Tinnitus. Basic Science Course 1998, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/1998 Introduction to Otolaryngology. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Houston, TX
08/1998 Management of Glomus Tumors of the Ear. Head and Neck Surgery Conference, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
12/1998 Ear infections: Why Johnny’s ears are draining? Sugar Land Specialists Lecture Series, Sugar Land, TX
02/1999 Temporal bone trauma case presentations Texas Medical Center Trauma Conference, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/1999 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 19999, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/1999 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 19999, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/1999 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 19999, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/1999 Introduction to Otolaryngology. National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, Houston, TX
08/1999 Treatment of Ear Infections. West Houston Medical Center Grand Rounds, Houston, TX.
10/1999 Management of Refractory Otorrhea. Panel moderator, Houston Society of Otolaryngology meeting, Houston, TX.
10/1999 Treatment of Ear Infections. Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas – Houston Grand Rounds, Houston, TX.
04/2000 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2000, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2000 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2000, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2000 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2000, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
11/2000 Operative Challenges in Tympanoplasty and Ossicular Reconstruction. Panel moderator, Houston Society of Otolaryngology meeting, Houston, TX.
12/2000 Hearing Loss: Doing a Thorough Work-up. Sugar Land Specialists Lecture Series, Sugar Land, TX.
04/2001 Suppurative Complications of Otitis Media. Sugar Land Specialists Lecture Series, Sugar Land, TX.
05/2001 Hearing Loss: Doing a Thorough Work-up. HTAOHN, Houston, TX.
05/2001 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2001, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
05/2001 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2001, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
05/2001 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2001, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/2001 Management of Temporal Bone Trauma. Southeast Memorial Medical Center Grand Rounds, Houston, TX.
07/2001 Hearing Loss. Core lecture, Otolaryngology 420001, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/2001 Otologic Emergencies. Basic Science Course, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/2001 Chronic Otitis Media. Core lecture, Otolaryngology 420001, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
09/2001 Glomus Tumors. Head and Neck Surgery Conference, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
06/2002 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2002, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
06/2002 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2002, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
06/2002 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2002, University of Texas - Houston, TX..
06/2002 The Use of Endoscopes in Cholesteatoma Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2002, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
06/2002 Temporal Bone Anatomy for Ear Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2002, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/2002 Otologic Emergencies. Basic Science Course, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
11/2002 Cochlear Implants Men's Breakfast Group, Sugar Land, TX.
06/2003 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 20003, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
06/2003 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 20003, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
06/2003 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 20003, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
6/19/003 Surgery for Cholesteatoma. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 20003, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
06/2003 Anatomical Considerations in Temporal Bone Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 20003, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
07/2003 Orientation lecture - Evaluation and Mgt. of Acute Otologic Conditions. Basic Science Course, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 20004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Endolymphatic Sac Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Labyrinthectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Meniere’s Disease. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Facial Recess, Facial Nerve Localization, Facial Nerve Skeletonization. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Avoiding Facial Nerve Injury. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Surgery for Cholesteatoma. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2004 Anatomical Considerations in Temporal Bone Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2004, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
01/2005 Suppurative Complications of Otitis Media. Harris County Pediatric Society meeting. Houston, TX.
04/2005 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2005, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
04/2005 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2005, University of Texas - Houston, TX
04/2005 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2005, University of Texas - Houston, TX
04/2005 The Use of Endoscopy for Cholesteatoma Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2005, University of Texas - Houston, TX
06/2006 Middle Ear Dissection. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2006, University of Texas - Houston, TX
06/2006 Simple Mastoidectomy. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2006, University of Texas - Houston, TX
06/2006 Canal Wall Down Technique. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2006, University of Texas - Houston, TX
06/2006 The Use of Endoscopy for Cholesteatoma Surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2006, University of Texas - Houston, TX.
5/10/07 Simple Mastoidectomy.
Presented at the Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2007, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
Presented at the Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2007, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
Presented at the Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2007, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
Presented at the Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
Presented at the Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2008, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
Presented at Grand Rounds, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
Presented at the Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2010, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
6/4/10 Stapedectomy.
Presented at the Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2010, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
COURSE FACULTY POSITIONS
2/27/05- Faculty
3/2/05 Masters in Otolaryngology Meeting, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
4/21/05- Course Director
4/24/05 Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2005, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
3/19/06- Faculty
3/22/06 Masters in Otolaryngology Meeting, Snowmass, Colorado.
6/1/06- Course Director
6/4/06 Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2006, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
3/21/07- Faculty
3/24/07 Masters in Otolaryngology Meeting, Snowmass, Colorado.
5/10/07- Faculty and Course Director
5/12/07 Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2007, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
5/2/08- Faculty
5/3/08 Annual Meeting of the Texas Association of Otolaryngology, San Antonio, TX
6/5/08- Faculty and Course Co-Director
6/6/08 Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2008, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
2/1/09- Faculty
2/5/09 Ultimate Colorado Mid-Winter Meeting, Vail, Colorado.
2/12/09- Faculty
2/13/09 19th Temporal Bone Course at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.
6/3/09- Faculty
6/5/09 Temporal Bone Dissection Course 2009, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas - Houston, Houston, TX.
1/24/10- Faculty
1/28/10 Ultimate Colorado Mid-Winter Meeting, Vail, Colorado.
PRESENTATIONS
Alumni Day, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
02/01/2009 Management of the Problem Mastoid Cavity
Ultimate Colorado Mid-Winter Meeting, Vail, Colorado
02/02/2009 Vestibular Panel Discussion
Ultimate Colorado Mid-Winter Meeting, Vail, Colorado
02/12/2009 Cholesteatoma: Contemporary Management.
Presented at 19th Temporal Bone Course at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.
02/13/2009 Ossicular reconstruction.
Presented at 19th Temporal Bone Course at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.
01/26/2010 Fundamental Concepts of Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
Ultimate Colorado Mid-Winter Meeting, Vail, Colorado
INVITED LECTURES
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
PUBLICATIONS
ABSTRACTS
Webb BD, Chang CYJ. Efficacy of tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy for CSOM. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Toronto, CANADA, September 17, 2006.
Davies JN, Chang CYJ. Prognostic features in the management of cholesteatoma. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Toronto, CANADA, September 20, 2006.
Chang CYJ, Cheung SW. The impact of BAHA® wound complication rates on patient preference for a totally implantable device with a non–rechargeable battery. Presented at the 10th Asia Pacific Congress on Deafness, Bangkok Thailand, August 5, 2009.
Chang CYJ, Cheung SW. The Impact Of BAHA® Wound Complication Rates On Patient Preference For A Totally Implantable Device With A Non–Rechargeable Battery. Presented at the 10th Asia Pacific Congress on Deafness, Presented at the International Conference on Adult Hearing Screening, Cernobbio, Italy, June 12, 2010.
PEER REVIEWED
REVIEW ARTICLES
BOOK CHAPTERS
Chang CYJ, Gadre AK. Central Vestibulopathy. In Bailey BJ (Ed). Head and Neck Surgery – Otolarynology, 4th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2303-2316, 2006.
Gadre AK, Chang CYJ, Gadre KC. Infections of the Labyrinth. In Bailey BJ (Ed). Head and Neck Surgery – Otolarynology, 4th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2169-2187, 2006.
Chang CYJ. Cholesteatoma. In Lalwani AK (Ed). Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolarynology – Head & Neck Surgery, 2nd Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., pp. 666-672, 2008.
Chang CYJ, Wang BS, Cheung SW. Complications of Acoustic Neuroma Surgery. In Eisele D and Smith R (Eds). Complications of Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, chapter 53, 2008.
Chang CYJ. Chronic Disorders of the Middle Ear. In Mitchell R (Ed). Pediatric Otolaryngology for the Clinician, 1st Edition. New York: The Humana Press, Inc., in press.
Chang CYJ. Electronic Implantable Hearing Devices. In Brackmann D (Ed). Pediatric Otolaryngology for the Clinician, 1st Edition. Mumbai, India: Bhalani Publishing House, in press.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY ACTIVITIES
HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Amercan Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc.
5/5/96- 8/21/99 Member, Interactive Media Faculty (Foundation Continuing Education Faculty)
9/8/97- 8/31/03 Member, Implantable Hearing Devices Subcommittee
12/7/98-9/14/03 Member, Slide Lecture Series Committee (Foundation Continuing Education Faculty)
Amercan Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
9/21/2004 Moderator, Research Forum: Otology, Scientific Session, annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, New York,NY.
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