Hsin-Yi Chang, MD, FACS
Bariatric Surgeon
Background & Philosophy
Dr. Chang is recognized for her expertise in minimally invasive surgery, with a specialty in bariatric surgery designed to help patients achieve significant weight loss. She embraces a collaborative approach with her patients, understanding that each individual (and their journey towards wellness) is unique.
Dr. Chang’s goal is to provide her patients with a better quality of life, and her greatest reward is watching them achieve life-changing outcomes following bariatric surgery. Although the procedures she performs take relatively little time, the long-term results are extraordinary, in terms of overall health and life expectancy.
Meet Dr. Hsin-Yi Chang
Education & Training
Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship | July 2008-June 2009
Medical College of WI, Milwaukee WI
General Surgery Resident | July 2002-June 2007
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Doctor of Medicine | 1998-2002
University of Illinois Chicago
BA in Biology (Magna Cum Laude) | 1994-1997
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Areas of Specialties:
+ General Surgery
+ Bariatric Surgery
+ Foregut Surgery
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Esophageal Hernia Repair
- Treatment for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Techniques Used:
Conventional Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hospital Affiliation:
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Centegra McHenry Hospital
Hsin-Yi Chang, MD, FACS
“The ideal patient-doctor relationship in one in which both people are listening and learning. I want my patients to understand the pros and cons of every procedure we are discussing. Together, we will find the best path forward.”
Background & Philosophy
Dr. Chang has focused her practice on working with patients on their journeys towards wellness. She is recognized for her expertise in minimally invasive surgery. She also specializes in bariatric surgery designed to help patients achieve significant weight loss.
She embraces a collaborative approach in working with her patients. Her ultimate goal is to give people a better quality of life. Dr. Chang understands that each of her patients is unique. Her greatest reward is watching her patients achieve life-changing outcomes following bariatric surgery. Although the procedures she performs take relatively little time, the long-term results are extraordinary, both in terms of overall health and life expectancy.
Education & Training
Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship | July 2008-June 2009
Medical College of WI, Milwaukee WI
General Surgery Resident | July 2002-June 2007
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Doctor of Medicine | 1998-2002
University of Illinois Chicago
BA in Biology (Magna Cum Laude) | 1994-1997
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Areas of Specialties:
+ General Surgery
+ Bariatric Surgery
Techniques Used:
Conventional Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Foregut Surgery
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Esophageal Hernia Repair
- Treatment for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Hospital Affiliation:
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Centegra McHenry Hospital