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Francis M. Chang, M.D.

Francis M. Chang, M.D.

Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

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About Me

University at Buffalo, Department of Anesthesiology July 2013 – June 2017
Anesthesiology Resident and Clinical Instructor
Resident representative to UB Medical School Anesthesia Interest Group

Fibrogen, Inc San Francisco, CA April 2013 – June 2013
Sr. Clinical Research Associate ...
University at Buffalo, Department of Anesthesiology July 2013 – June 2017
Anesthesiology Resident and Clinical Instructor
Resident representative to UB Medical School Anesthesia Interest Group

Fibrogen, Inc San Francisco, CA April 2013 – June 2013
Sr. Clinical Research Associate
Therapeutic Area: Chronic Kidney Disease associated Anemia

St. George's University St. George, Grenada
American Heart Association Oct 2009 – December 2010
Basic Life Support Trainer

Department of Educational Services Facilitator Aug 2009 – April 2010
Courses: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Immunology

Anatomy Department
Anatomy Demonstrator Aug 2009 – Dec 2009

CardioKinetix, Inc. Menlo Park, CA May 2009 – July 2009
Clinical Data Analyst
Therapeutic Areas: Congestive Heart Failure

PPD, Inc. Menlo Park, CA May 2006 – Jan 2009
Clinical Research Associate III, Clinical Operations
Therapeutic Areas: Cystic Fibrosis, Chron's Disease, and Pediatric Vaccines

NeurogesX, Inc, San Carlos, CA February 2005 – May 2006
Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Research
Therapeutic Areas: Post-Herpetic Neuropathy and HIV- Distal Symmetric Neuropathy,

Beckman Coulter, San Diego, CA
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician Dec 2004 – Jan 2005

Research Associate, Research and Development Oct 2004 – Dec 2004
Research and Development Department

SDSU Foundation, La Jolla, CA
Navy Contract October 2003 – June 2004

University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Tutor and Reader, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
Sept 2001 – March 2004

Intern, Bioengineering Department Nov 2002 – June 2003

Certified Specialties

Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cardiac Anesthesia, State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2018 - 2019

Residency, Anesthesiology, State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2014 - 2017

Internship, Anesthesiology, State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2013 - 2014

Education

MD | St. George's School of Medicine. 2013

Awards

ICARE Bronze Star. 2022

Member of the Perioperative LVAD ERAS Team. 2021

Publications

Journal Articles

Anesthetic Management and Considerations for Electrophysiology Procedures

Gu, Y; Lander, H; Abozaid, R; Chang, F; Clifford, H; Aktas, M; Lebow, B; Panda, K; Wyrobek, J.

Advances in Anesthesia. 2022; 40(1): 131-147.

Effect of Adding Insulin Glargine on Glycemic Control in Critically Ill Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.

Nader, ND; Hamishehkar, H; Naghizadeh, A; Shadvar, K; Iranpou, A; Sanaie, S; Chang, F; Mahmoodpoor, A.

Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2020; 13: 671-678.

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