Dr. Tinyee T. Chang (Tsai)

About the Doctor

Dr. Tinyee T. Chang (also known as Tsai) is an experienced dermatologist with over 21 years of practice in Redding, California. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine internship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital (2002–2003), followed by a dermatology residency at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) from 2003 to 2006. She is a Patients’ Top Choice provider with a 5/5 patient rating based on 40 reviews and has received four patient awards, including “Clearly Explains” and “Performs Thorough Exams.” Her clinical expertise includes treating psoriasis, skin rashes, skin disorders (acne, rosacea, eczema, vitiligo, scleroderma), skin discoloration, and performing cancerous skin growth removal. She accepts Medicare, Humana, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and other major insurance plans.

• Over 21 years of experience in dermatology

• Graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine

• Residency in Dermatology at USC/LA General Medical Center (2003–2006)

• Patients’ Top Choice award with 5/5 patient rating (40 reviews)

• Recognized for clear explanations and thorough examinations

• Accepting new patients

• Expertise in psoriasis, skin rashes, skin disorders, skin discoloration, and skin cancer removal

Education & Training

Medical School – Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2002–2003
Residency – University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General), Dermatology, 2003–2006
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Psoriasis

• Skin rashes (e.g., lichen simplex chronicus, prurigo, pruritus)

• Skin disorders (acne vulgaris, rosacea, vitiligo, scleroderma, eczema/atopic dermatitis)

• Skin discoloration (melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, vitiligo)

• Actinic keratosis (precancerous lesions)

• Skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)

• Contact dermatitis

• Warts and molluscum contagiosum

• Fungal skin infections (ringworm, athlete’s foot, candidiasis)

• Hair loss (alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia)

• Nail disorders (onychomycosis, nail psoriasis)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Full-body skin examination for cancer screening

• Skin biopsy (shave, punch, excisional)

• Cryotherapy for actinic keratosis, warts, and benign lesions

• Excision of cancerous and benign skin growths

• Curettage and electrodesiccation

• Phototherapy (UVB, PUVA) for psoriasis and eczema

• Laser therapy (hair removal, tattoo removal, vascular lesions)

• Chemical peels

• Topical and intralesional corticosteroid injections

• Treatment of varicose veins (sclerotherapy – if offered)

Services Offered

Dr. Chang provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care for patients of all ages. Her practice focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, from common acne and eczema to complex autoimmune disorders like psoriasis and scleroderma. She emphasizes thorough skin examinations to detect skin cancers early and offers surgical removal of both benign and malignant growths. Dr. Chang also provides cosmetic procedures such as laser therapy and chemical peels to address aesthetic concerns. She is known for clearly explaining diagnoses and treatment options, as well as performing thorough examinations to ensure no skin condition is overlooked.

• Skin cancer screening – Annual full-body exams, mole mapping, biopsy of suspicious lesions

• Acne treatment – Topical and oral medications, chemical peels, extraction

• Psoriasis and eczema management – Topical therapies, phototherapy, biologic medications

• Skin disorder management – Rosacea, vitiligo, scleroderma, atopic dermatitis

• Surgical dermatology – Excision of skin cancers (basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma), cysts, lipomas

• Cryotherapy – For actinic keratosis, warts, seborrheic keratosis

• Cosmetic dermatology – Laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, chemical peels, sclerotherapy

• Preventive care – Sun protection counseling, patient education on self-skin exams

• Telehealth consultations – Follow-up visits and medication management (verify with office)

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• CA State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 375 Smile Pl, Ste B, Redding, CA, 96001
Phone: (530) 221-3376

Hospital Affiliations

None listed