Heepeel Chang, MD

Dr. Heepeel Chang is a vascular surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center and Associate Professor of Surgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He provides expert care for the full spectrum of vascular diseases, using both minimally invasive endovascular procedures and traditional open surgery to deliver safe, precise, and lasting results.

He treats aortic aneurysms and dissections, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, dialysis access, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE). His expertise includes complex aortic repair such as fenestrated and branched EVAR, carotid interventions including carotid endarterectomy and transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), limb salvage procedures, dialysis access creation and maintenance, minimally invasive vein treatments, angioplasty and stenting, and catheter-directed and surgical interventions for PE and DVT.

An accomplished academic surgeon, Dr. Chang has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presented at more than 30 national and international conferences. He is committed to integrating the latest evidence-based techniques with individualized care, ensuring each patient receives treatment tailored to their unique condition and long-term health goals. Whether treating life-threatening emergencies or performing elective procedures to improve circulation and prevent stroke, Dr. Chang combines innovation, precision, and compassion to help patients achieve optimal vascular health.

He performs a full range of inpatient and outpatient endovascular and open procedures, with advanced expertise in:

• Aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR, TEVAR, fenestrated/branched EVAR, iliac branch device)
• Carotid artery disease (including TCAR, stenting and endarterectomy)
• Peripheral artery disease, non healing wounds and limb salvage
• Dialysis access creation and maintenance
• Varicose vein treatment
• Angioplasty and stenting
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) management