Foundation

Established in 1979, the Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation addresses the health needs of our community by supporting Kaweah Delta Health Care District. The funds raised by the Foundation help provide equipment, new facilities, and much more to ensure Tulare County has access to superior quality health services and top of the line facilities. Find how you can get connected with the Foundation!

Our Locations

Kaweah Delta Health Care District has locations that stretch across Tulare County, providing comprehensive and accessible health services to patients throughout the community. From physical therapy specialists to hospice to our sleep disorders center to our health clinics, you can come to any of our locations nearest you for the quality care and treatment you need. Ready to learn more? Visit our locations page today.

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Level III Trauma Center in Visalia

Kaweah Delta was founded in 1963 as a district hospital. Now we are the largest hospital in Tulare County and a certified level III Trauma Center. We work with more than 4,400 medical professionals. Our eight-campus healthcare district contains over 581 beds. As the only local hospital in Visalia, we offer comprehensive health services including cardiac surgery, general surgery, cancer treatment, mental health services, orthopedic surgery, a renowned NICU and pediatric center, and more.

Learn more about Kaweah Delta

Kaweah Delta is located at 400 W. Mineral King Avenue in Visalia, California. We serve all of Tulare County and the surrounding areas. Call 559-624-2000 for more information.

Kaweah Delta Health Care District License

With locations across Tulare County, Kaweah Delta Health Care District is ready to serve your health needs. We are dedicated members of our community and remain passionate about improving health care quality and accessibility for our region. We have received outstanding recognition over the years for our comprehensive health services. Partner with us for your health today! Get in touch now for more information.

Tangel Chang, D.O.

Radiation Oncology

Sequoia Regional Cancer Center
Radiation Oncology-A Division
of Kaweah Delta Health Care District

Visalia Location: 4945 W. Cypress Avenue Visalia, CA
(559) 624-3100

Hanford Location: 1443 W. 7th Street Hanford, CA
(559) 585-7115

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology - Certified

LICENSURE

California Medical License
Michigan Medical License
Ohio Medical License

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Western University of Health Sciences
Doctor of Osteopathy

POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

Radiation Oncology Residency
Case Western University Hospital (2016-2019)
University of Iowa (2014-2016)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

ASTRO,ASCO,ACRO,RSNA

INTERESTS

During my Leisure time, I like to do outdoor activities, such as riding horses, working out, and hiking. At home, my husband and I enjoy cooking homemade meals.

CONTRACTED HEALTH PLANS

Blue Shield PPO
Foundation for Medical Care
Health Net PPO
Key Medical (Humana Medicare HMO)
Medi-Cal
Medicare
United Health PPO
Aetna
Blue Cross PPO
Networks by Design

OUT OF NETWORK HEALTH PLAN

Cigna
First Health

Publications

Ten year treatment outcomes of radical prostatectomy vs external beam radiation therapy vs brachytherapy for 1503 patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, Goy B, Burchette R, Soper M, Chang T, Cosmatos H,. Urology, 2020 Feb; 136:180-189 (PMID: 31704459)
Post-radiotherapy PET/CT for predicting treatment outcomes in head and neck cancer after postop-erative radiotherapy, Li Y, Awan MJ, Chang T, Lavertu P, Zender C, Rezaee R, Fowler N, Wasman J, Avril NE, Chen N, Machtay M, Yao M. Eur J Nucl Med Mal Imaging, 2019 Apr;46(4): 794-800 Epub 2019 Jan24 (PM ID: 30680587)
Multi-criteria optimization achieves superior normal tissue sparing in intensity-modulated radiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancer patients, Xiao J, Yan L, Shi H, Chang T, Luo Y, Wang X, He Y, Chen N. Oral Oncology volume 80, page 74-81 (PMID: 29706191)
Development of a Radiobiological Evaluation Tool to Assess the Expected Clinical Impacts of Con-touring Accuracy between Manual and Semi-Automated Segmentation Algorithms, Yusung K, Patwardhan K, Beichel R, Smith B, Mart C, Plichta K, Chang T, Sonka M, Graham M, Magnotta V, CasavantT, Buatti J. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2017 Jul: 3409-3412 (PMID: 29060629)
Once daily high dose radiation (;ô€€60 Gy) treatment in limited stage small cell lung cancer, Zahra A, Chang T, Hejleh TA, Furqan M, Claman G, Bhatia S, Watkins J, Mott S, Ahmann L, Bodeker K, Spitz D, Buatti J, Allen B. J Oneal Transl Res. 2016 Nov;2(1) (PMID: 27981260)
Treatment results of brachytherapy vs. external beam radiation therapy for intermediate risk prostate cancer with 10-year follow up, Goy BW, Soper MS, Chang T, Slezak JM, Cosmatos HA, Tome M. Brachytherapy 2016 Sept 2 (PM ID: 27 600607)
Semi-automated segmentation of head and neck cancers in 18F-FDG PET scans: A just enough interaction approach, Bichel RR, Van Toi M, Ulrich EJ, Bauer C, Chang T, Plichta KA, Smith BJ, Sun-derland JJ, Graham MM, Sonka M, Buatti JM. Med Phys 2016 Jun;43(6):2948 (PMID: 27277044)
Utilization of Delta Change of SUVmax Slope in Triphasic FOG-PET/CT to Distinguish Malignancy from Post-Radiation Inflammation - a Phase II Prospective Trial, Anderson C, Chang T, Graham M, Marquardt M, Button A, Smith, B, Mencia, Y, Sun W, Funk G, Buatti J. Int J Radiat Oneal Biol Phys. 2015 Mar 1:91(3):472-9 (PMID: 25680593)
Digitoxin activates EGR1 and synergized with paclitaxel on human breast cancer cells, Einbond LS, Wu HA, Su T, Chang T, Panjikaran M, Wang X, Goldsberry S. Journal of Carcinogenesis 2010 Nov 18;9:10 (PMID: 21139994)
Effect of weight loss by diet or gastric bypass surgery on PYY3-36 levels, Olivan B, Teixeira J, Bose M, Bawa B, Chang T, Summe H, Lee H, Laferrere B.Annals of Surgery 2009 Jun; 249(6):948-53 (PM ID: 194 7 4685)
High Pressure Combinatorial screening of homogeneous catalysts: hydrogenation of CO2, Chih-Cheng T, Chang T, Roller B, Jessop P. Inorganic Chemistry 2003 Nov 17;42(23):7340-1 (PMID: 14606818)

Cancer Center

Tangel Chang, D.O.

Radiation Oncology

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