Dr. Melissa I. Chang is a board-certified colorectal surgeon based in the United States, recognized for her expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. She holds the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) as well as a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS), reflecting her strong commitment to clinical excellence and professional leadership within her specialty.
Dr. Chang currently serves as a Colon and Rectal Surgeon at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The hospital is part of the Trinity Health system, a nationally recognized nonprofit healthcare organization known for providing high-quality, patient-centered care supported by advanced medical technology and multidisciplinary collaboration. In this setting, Dr. Chang is involved in the management of complex colorectal conditions, offering both elective and urgent surgical care with a focus on safety, outcomes, and individualized treatment planning.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chang is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of surgical care through continuous professional development and adherence to evidence-based medicine. Her affiliation with leading national surgical societies underscores her engagement with ongoing education, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives in colorectal surgery. Through her work, she contributes to advancing patient care while supporting the broader mission of excellence in modern surgical practice.
In this 30-minute interactive session, two international leaders from different specialties meet in a "Clinical Dialogue" format to debate the future of surgical education. The goal is to analyze how robotics is transforming the learning curve and what changes are necessary to train the surgeons of tomorrow.
With Rob Surgical
Published
Jan 2026
Robotic colorectal surgery has enjoyed rapid growth for surgeons in practice as well as surgeons in training. Teaching surgeons how to properly and safely perform robotic colorectal surgery is of paramount importance. This program will explore methods of teaching and of learning. Multiple internationally renowned colorectal surgeons demonstrate their teaching styles. Program participants will greatly benefit from the wisdom of these experts by reflecting on optimal methods of ensuring safe efficient robotic skills acquisition.
With Intuitive
Published
Dec 2022
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