Chi-Tsai Tang

Chi-Tsai Tang, MD

Orthopedics, Physiatry, Sports Medicine

Specializes in

Dr. Tang has clinical expertise in medical acupuncture, with extensive training from both the United States and China. He evaluates and treats all musculoskeletal injuries using non-operative techniques. This includes acupuncture/dry needling, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided lumbar and peripheral joint injections, etc. He has special training and expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound, oftentimes using ultrasound to help with diagnosis of various conditions. Dr. Tang is also a member of the Living Well Center, which is a program that provides patients with a unique treatment approach to help them meet their health and wellness goals.

Appointments

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Experience

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Academic Title(s)

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and NeurologyDirector, PM&R Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship
Director, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Research Interests

Integration of acupuncture into a Western Medicine practice, use of ultrasound in musculoskeletal medicine, shoulder disorders.

Publications & Research

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Education

Medical Degree

2004 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Fellowship

2010 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

BSE

2000 Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Residency

2009 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Financial Disclosures
  • QC Kinetix
    • Speaker Fees: $10,000 - $19,999
    • Reporting Date: 05/01/2025
  • Tang Medical Consulting
    • Equity: Yes
    • Consulting/Advisory Board: $1 - $9,999
    • Reporting Date: 05/01/2025

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