Joann Chang MD

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Joann Chang, MD

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Internal Medicine / Primary Care

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About Joann Chang

Joann Chang, MD earned her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed her General Internal Medicine Residency through Brown University’s program at Rhode Island Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chang’s clinical interests include preventative care, complex care management, and mental health.

Dr. Chang chose to become a primary care physician to serve her patients with preventative care. Her personal philosophy of care involves empowering patients to make their best healthcare decisions. Doctor-patient relationships are important to Dr. Chang, and she believes that these healthcare partnerships bring the best possible care.

In her free time, Dr. Chang enjoys reading and practicing yoga.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

Southcoast Health Internal Medicine

1030 President Ave Suite 1001 Truesdale Building
Fall River, MA 02720

P: 508-973-9650
Get Directions 41.71413709999999 -71.13876849999997

Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating	Willingness to recommend provider’s office	Overall Provider Experience	Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.8	4.8	4.8	3.7

Patient Comments (79)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

Mar 3, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is always very caring about my health. She's kind and compassionate and makes me feel comfortable and understood. She's one of the best ever!
Feb 26, 25
Verified Patient

Waiting time was short. Dr. Chang is always very pleasant and easy to talk with. No complaints.
Feb 23, 25
Verified Patient

No need, Dr.Chang is wonderful.
Feb 19, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Chang always listens to me and is always very positive. She is kind and caring.
Feb 17, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang and her staff are very professional but also friendly and good listeners. I always feel comfortable with them and like they care about my healtg
Feb 12, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is truly the best PCP I've had. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly explains everything, and ensures I fully understand my treatment options. I never feel rushed and always feel genuinely cared for. I'm so grateful to have such a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. Highly recommend!! All of the other staff from the front desk to the nurses are also amazing!
Feb 5, 25
Verified Patient

I feel forunate to have Dr. Chang as my PCP. I always feel cared for and cared about!
Feb 5, 25
Verified Patient

Did not wait long to be seen.Friendly staff.
Jan 31, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is one of the best doctors I have ever had and I'm 60
Jan 31, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang always asked if I have any concerns or questions or if there's anything else that I need to talk to her about or ask her she always listens to me. I have great confidence in her all the staff is pleasant, polite, and caring.
Jan 26, 25
Verified Patient

Hired an amazing dr
Jan 24, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang and her office provide excellent care. Very professional.
Jan 24, 25
Verified Patient

Just a wait 50 min wait for provider but worth waiting for she was wonderful!
Jan 23, 25
Verified Patient

Everything is always great in this office! Dr Chang is amazing and is always super helpful!
Jan 22, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is a wonderful doctor. She took her time with me and explained everything I needed to know
Jan 14, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is a lovely person and always puts me at ease. She is very easy to talk to. Waiting room was more crowded than usual and wait time was longer.
Jan 13, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang was very patient, understanding, and offered me good directions to move forward to solve my problem. Thank you.
Jan 10, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is very smart and personable. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
Jan 9, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is awesome! Always takes the time to go over things and is very knowledgeable, helpful and very pleasant!! Best doctor ever!!
Jan 8, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Chang was easy to talk with, made me feel comfortable and valued. She took her time with me.
Jan 4, 25
Verified Patient

I am so appreciative that Dr Chang has a very patient centered approach and views me as a partner in healthcare decision making.
Jan 3, 25
Verified Patient

She was awsome
Jan 3, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is wonderful!
Jan 2, 25
Verified Patient

Everything was very good with the attention, the privacy, everything.
Dec 24, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Chang made me feel very comfortable and secure
Dec 21, 24
Verified Patient

This was supposed to be an annual physical. It was short. She just reviewed what was on my file and the file that I brought in from my gastroenterologist and I was sick. I told her I had been coughing, that I had a phlegmy cough. She didn't even bother looking in my mouth to check to see if there was anything in there that was causing it. I told her what was going on. I left that office. Nobody stopped me from leaving the office. They called me late in the afternoon to be scheduled for another annual visit. I will not be going back to this office. I just don't feel I can get the care that I need. Sorry.
Dec 20, 24
Verified Patient

Nothing, Dr Chang is wonderful!
Dec 20, 24
Verified Patient

Got appointment early through fast pass, seen within minutes of my scheduled time, Doctor Chang is very familiar with both my wife and my physician condition.
Dec 19, 24
Verified Patient

always listen to me and answer any question I have Love Dr. Chang
Dec 13, 24
Verified Patient

I waited 45 minutes past my appointment time to be called into the room. Appt at 10 and called at 10:46. Not acceptable
Dec 13, 24
Verified Patient

Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Thank you
Dec 6, 24
Verified Patient

Got right in for a sick visit. Concerns heard and addressed.
Nov 21, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is a wonderful Doctor - she is proactive, an excellent listener, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. She is easy to talk to and is very pleasant. Her staff is courteous, helpful andprofessional.
Nov 20, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang it is always patient listens carefully responds well I've already recommended her to several friends
Nov 18, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang and her staff always treat me with kindness and compassion. She is a wonderful PCP. I trust her ability and advice.
Nov 9, 24
Verified Patient

Need shelf or table by scale to put personal items on while being weighed.
Nov 8, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is a great Primary Care Provider. She listens to you, she has an amazing bed side manner, she always responds to my messages in MyChart, she is one of the most caring doctors I've had the privilege of being a patient of in my 68 years of life and I'm extremely grateful for for her.
Nov 5, 24
Verified Patient

Everything was fine with my appointment. Everyone with Dr. Chang's staff that I was involved with was very nice. Dr. Chang is wonderful. At the moment, I wouldn't change anything. Thank you.
Oct 25, 24
Verified Patient

professional, inquisitve, kind, energetic
Oct 21, 24
Verified Patient

Improve wait times. If the patient is already check in online and early for their appointment, they should not have to wait for 30 mins after disrobing to see the doctor. The doctor suggested I leave if I did not want to wait. If the shoe were on the other foot, I don't think I would be seen by this provider.
Oct 17, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang was very knowledgeable. She was very thorough and did an excellent job. I felt she was highly informative and very cautious to her time explaining everything. I would rate her as an absolutely excellent physician. Thank you.
Oct 16, 24
Verified Patient

Every thing was done professionally and in a timely manner.
Oct 16, 24
Verified Patient

I've been seen by Dr. Chang twice. Both appointments were scheduled, not sick visits that might have required an immediate response.So far I'm very impressed with her professionalism and down to earth approach. Explained everything clearly.Very caring and encouraging. Did not feel rushed at all.
Oct 12, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang gets 5 stars from me. She makes feel cared for and at ease. I am very happy with this practice.
Oct 7, 24
Verified Patient

I felt listened to, I'm sure there were many people waiting but I didn't feel like there was any rush to finish.
Sep 28, 24
Verified Patient

I felt cared for finally! Very professional like a well oiled group. Happy to feel like I have a Dr. that makes my health important and listen s and explains.
Sep 27, 24
Verified Patient

Excellent as always great staff and doctors
Sep 25, 24
Verified Patient

It is sad to say, but the entire facility seemed overwhelmed. The waiting room was packed with people, and everyone was running around, trying to accomplish the goal of keeping things moving. There was no doubt the staff was overwhelmed. The waiting time was astronomical. Southcoast needs to regroup with what is going on.
Sep 25, 24
Verified Patient

Love Dr Chang! She is always there for me, she listens and truly understands. The staff is excellent always pleasant it is a pleasure coming to this office!!!
Sep 19, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang was very knowledgeable and concerned about my health.
Sep 18, 24
Verified Patient

Received excellent care! The office and Dr. Chang are very professional!
Sep 18, 24
Verified Patient

This was my 1st appointment & everything seemed to be handled efficiently. I would prefer to wait to see how test results are explained & if any there are concerns about lab work is explained.
Sep 17, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang listens to my fears and issues with some procedures and finds other ways to complete test needed. Dr. Chang sits and talks with me explaining my test results and is very compassionate about her patients.
Sep 14, 24
Verified Patient

Great experience, from parking to reception to interactions with Dr. Chang. She was clear and caring, explaining things well. The appointment was efficient from start to finish.
Sep 13, 24
Verified Patient

I have been very happy with my provider she has always answered my questions and if she didn't know I heard from her and she would have the answers she listens when I talk very happy
Sep 11, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is very helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive. I'm very glad she's my doctor. Thank you.
Aug 31, 24
Verified Patient

Extremely responsive and kind
Aug 19, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is a good listener and seems genuinely interested in her patients' well-being. I would definitely recommend her to others.
Aug 16, 24
Verified Patient

Wonderful staff. Top notch nurses and doctor. They deserve a more updated facility to work in.
Aug 13, 24
Verified Patient

she was excellent -- attentive and knowledgeable
Aug 7, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Chang .. is unbelievably the best doctor I have had in decades… she's kind, sweet, listens, helps .,. She is amazing and I'm so lucky to have her as my primary care physician!!!
Aug 7, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang and staff are absolutely wonderful. I couldn't ask for a better primary care physician. She is very helpful and a great listener. She explains things in a way that makes it easy to understand.
Aug 2, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is wonderful and always on top of my health and always does what needs to be done to keep me at my best
Jul 29, 24
Verified Patient

I find Dr. Chang very knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind. She listens to my concerns.
Jul 27, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is very friendly and always meets my needs
Jul 27, 24
Verified Patient

Office staff very friendly esp as Late Fri. Appointment. Why are name tags always hidden?
Jul 23, 24
Verified Patient

Everything went smoothly. Very pleased with the provider
Jul 23, 24
Verified Patient

The entire experience from my phone call to seeing the doctor was professional, respectful and sincere. Everyone I came in contact with listened to me and was responsive
Jul 18, 24
Verified Patient

She is Great
Jul 18, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang is one of the best providers I have ever experienced in my life. She always makes my health and my family's health the best outstanding quality of care ever. So thank you. She's an excellent, excellent doctor.
Jul 13, 24
Verified Patient

She takes her time and listens to my concerns
Jul 13, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Chang was super informative and very personable. Took as much time as I wanted with her
Jul 11, 24
Verified Patient

I love Dr Joann Chang.She is a terrific physician and I feel fortunate to have her as my primary. She listens to my concerns and provides insightful, valuable information
Jul 5, 24
Verified Patient

She spent the time to listen to my concerns and questions, got where I need to be a plan
Jul 3, 24
Verified Patient

Appointments were quite far behind with no explanation or updates. The after visit summary also stated that things were discussed that weren't even touched on.
Jul 3, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Chang is wonderful !
Jul 3, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Chang and her staff are outstanding.
Jun 28, 24
Verified Patient

I truly feel this doctor went above and beyond to help me, she explained things in a way that was easy to understand, and she was able to get the necessary tests I needed to figure out what to do next. She made me feel at ease and comfortable ? she also seemed well informed and Knowledgeable. I'm not 100% sure what's wrong with me, but I'm very confident that she will get to the bottom of it, and come up with a solution to correct it!
Jun 25, 24
Verified Patient

I was able to get my appointment at a convenient time. Dr. Chang is usually right on time. She listens and genuinely cares about her patients.

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