About Dr. Sheng Chang, M.D., Ph.D.
A board-certified family physician who has cared for patients in the San Gabriel Valley since 1979, and served the City of Arcadia for two terms on its city council.
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Professional Background
Dr. Chang was raised in Tainan, Taiwan, and graduated from National Taiwan University College of Medicine in 1967. He married Min Mey Chang in 1968 and came to the United States in 1969.
Dr. Sheng Chang moved to California in 1979 and settled in Arcadia, where he has practiced as a family physician serving the Greater San Gabriel Valley ever since. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon.
At Garfield Medical Center, Dr. Chang served as Chair of the Department of Family Practice, later as Chief of Staff, and as a member of the hospital's governing board.
Dr. Chang has remained active in the National Taiwan University Medical College Alumni Association, serving as president of both the local chapter and the national organization. In 2001 he organized the association's national event at Disneyland.
He is also a writer. In 2023 he published a book, Endless Talk.
Community & Public Service
In 1982, Dr. Chang and his wife, Min Mey Chang, founded the Arcadia Chinese Association to help new immigrants — most of them from Taiwan — who did not yet speak English well. He served as its founding president from 1982 to 1990. The association also helps the immigrant community communicate with the Arcadia city government and the school district.
In 1994, Dr. Chang ran for the Arcadia City Council in order to serve the immigrant community and the city as a whole. He was elected to two terms, from 1994 to 1998 and from 2000 to 2004, becoming the first Chinese-American to serve on the Arcadia City Council. He served as rotating mayor from April to July 2003, Arcadia's centennial year, and was honored as the city's first Chinese-American mayor.
During his years on the council, he was influential in the renovation of the Arcadia Public Library and a strong supporter of the new Arcadia police headquarters.
On September 26, 2026, the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles honored Dr. Chang and his wife jointly with its Dr. Dan S. Louie Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the museum's 30th Annual Historymakers Awards Gala.
Certificates & Recognition
A selection of certificates and photographs from Dr. Chang's community involvement.
Dr. Chang speaking at a Chinese community banquet, 1987
County of Los Angeles Commendation to Dr. Sheng H. Chang as founding president of the Arcadia Chinese Association, 1988
Dr. Chang speaking at an Arcadia Chinese Association and Chinese School Lunar New Year celebration
Dr. Chang in the Arcadia City Council chambers
Dr. Chang at a City Council meeting table in the Arcadia City Council chambers
Groundbreaking for the Arcadia Public Library renovation and addition, with Dr. Chang listed as a City Council member
Dr. Chang at the groundbreaking for the Arcadia Police Department, with the City of Arcadia City Council
Congressional Proclamation of Excellence, Achievement and Commitment presented to Dr. Sheng H. Chang, November 4, 1988
Certificate of Commendation presented to Dr. Sheng H. Chang, 1988
Dr. Chang speaking at a Southern California National Taiwan University Medical Alumni Association Lunar New Year celebration
Certificate of Appreciation from the Alumni Association of Tainan First High School of Southern California, 2005
Dr. Chang at a welcome reception for overseas Chinese community leaders
Dr. Chang presenting a plaque at a community event, 1989
Dr. Chang speaking at a Chinese culture and education symposium
Newspaper clipping of Dr. Chang receiving a plaque as director of the Southern California Chinese Culture Promotion Center
Newspaper clipping, "Doctor helps immigrants adjust," on Dr. Chang's influence in Arcadia's Asian community
Newspaper clipping, "AAUW features noted Chinese leader," featuring Mrs. Mey Chang as a speaker on Chinese culture
Dr. Chang speaking at a banquet welcoming a visiting Inner Mongolia government forestry delegation, January 1998
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce plaque recognizing Dr. Chang's first term on the Arcadia City Council, 1994-1998
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce plaque recognizing Dr. Chang's service as Mayor during Arcadia's Centennial Year, 2003
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce plaque recognizing Dr. Chang's second term on the Arcadia City Council, 2000-2004
Gavel plaque presented to Dr. Chang in recognition of his service as Mayor of Arcadia, April-July 2003
Credentials & Professional Information
Medical Degree
M.D.
National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Graduated 1967
- Transitional Year internship, University of Chicago (NorthShore), 1969–1970
- Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, University of Alabama Medical Center, 1970–1973
Languages
- •English
- •Mandarin
- •Cantonese
- •Spanish
- •Vietnamese
California Medical License
A 33409
Active
Board Certifications
Family Medicine
Board
American Board of Family Medicine
Initial Certification
1978
Most Recent Certification
2026
Status
Certified
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Board
American Board of Pathology
Initial Certification
1973
Status
Certified
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