Bernard (Bernie) Chang, M.D.

Bernie Chang, M.D.

Bernard (Bernie) W. Chang, M.D. is the director of Baltimore’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Mercy and The Breast Reconstruction and Restoration Center at Mercy. He is board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery, and he has pioneered surgical treatment options for breast reconstruction, such as DIEP flap surgery.  

Helping Breast Cancer Patients Feel Like Themselves Again

Dr. Chang works closely with cancer doctors from The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy to provide seamless care for women who choose breast reconstruction and restoration after getting breast surgery. With more than 20 years of medical experience, he offers breast cancer patients peace of mind, helping them reclaim their feminine form and personal self-esteem after diagnosis and treatment. 

Offering DIEP Flap and Additional Breast Reconstruction Options

Dr. Chang has performed DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery for decades, and his leadership in this procedure is widely known. He is also skilled in other microsurgical flap procedures, including:

• SGAP flap & bilateral SGAP flap
• IGAP flap
• TUG flap
• Latissimus flap

Dr. Chang has been part of numerous research projects and papers on breast reconstruction. His reputation attracts surgical fellows from across the nation to train in Mercy's renowned fellowship program in breast reconstruction and surgical flap treatment options.

Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Medicine Expertise

In addition to his skill in breast reconstruction, Dr. Chang performs plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine procedures for women and men seeking to rejuvenate their face, body and/or breasts.

Award-Winning Doctor

Dr. Chang has been recognized as:

• "America's Best Plastic Surgeons" – Newsweek magazine 
• "Top Doctor" in the field of Cosmetic Surgery—Breast/Body Contouring – Baltimore magazine
• One of Maryland’s Top Plastic Surgeons – Good Housekeeping magazine
• "Best Cosmetic or Plastic Surgeon" – The Daily Record’s Reader Rankings Awards 
• America's Most Compassionate Doctors through the Patients' Choice recognition program 
• Best Cosmetic Surgery through the Maryland Gazette Readers' Choice awards 

Education & Fellowships

• Residency – General Surgery, University of California
• Residency – Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions/University of Maryland Combined Program
• Surgical Internship – University of California
• Medical Degree – Los Angeles Medical School, University of California at Los Angeles
  Charing Cross Hospital, London, England

Associations & Memberships

• American Medical Association
• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• John Staige Davis Society of Plastic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery Research Council