Shannon Chang, MD

I was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by my parents—they’re both doctors and they’ve always been strong role models for me. I grew up in a household that valued service to others, science, and medicine. I chose to specialize in gastroenterology because I was drawn to the rapidly advancing field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

At NYU Langone’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, I treat people who have Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. I have a special interest in working with people who have an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), and I work closely with colorectal surgeons at our center who perform this surgery. Our center is a comprehensive destination, meeting multiple needs in one location. Patients can work with gastroenterologists, nurses, surgeons, nutritionists, and psychologists, all in one convenient setting.

When I work with patients, I let their values and experiences inform their treatment plan. I want to make sure that people always feel comfortable with treatment decisions. At the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, we’re active in clinical trials, and our patients have access to innovative therapeutics that may not be available elsewhere.

In addition to providing clinical care, I conduct research on IPAA and new medications for IBD. I am an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. I am also the chair of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s medical advisory committee, and in 2019, I was honored to be an ACG Young Physician Leadership Scholar.