Dr. Chang Quoted in SELF Magazine Article About Ear Cleaning

On July 24, 2020, SELF Magazine published an article titled " How to Clean Your Ears Without Injuring Yourself " written by Patia Braithwaite. Dr. Chang was quoted twice briefly in the article (even though I recall talking to the journalist for at least 30 minutes). Check it out here !

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Dr. Chang Quoted in SELF Magazine Article

In June 2017, SELF magazine published a story online that quoted Dr. Chang regarding earwax and its cleaning. He is mentioned in the last paragraph. The ear canal is generally self-cleaning, so "the majority of folks don’t have to do anything," Christopher Chang, M.D., an otolaryngologist, previously told SELF. In fact, sticking a cotton swab in your ear is a recipe for disaster. Source: Watch This Earwax Extraction Video and Try Not to Look Away . SELF 6/26/17

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Want to See a Specialist Doctor Who Does Not Take Your Insurance? There Are Options...

It is not unusual nowadays that a patient may want to see a specific medical specialist who unfortunately does NOT participate with their  health insurance plan . This doctor is what is known in insurance parlance as a "non-par provider." In this situation, there are two options. 1) The patient pays the medical bill (self-pay) and forwards the receipt to the insurance company who hopefully will reimburse the patient. 2) The patient can request a "Letter of Medical Necessi…

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