Overview
I am a cardiothoracic imaging specialist who specializes in pathology affecting the heart and lungs. I am an advocate for all patients and passionate about medical education.
Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchogenic Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
My aim at Duke Health is to provide outstanding care to those in need within a collaborative and high-quality setting. My most significant career accomplishments include establishing the first cardiothoracic imaging service in the Mid-South for heart and lung disease patients throughout the Mississippi Delta. I hope to use my training and relationships to pursue changes in health policy that will allow health services to be more affordable and sustainable in the United States. Dr. Optican is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchogenic Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Lacey Washington is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Washington has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchogenic Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Pneumomediastinum.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
H Page is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Page has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchogenic Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- EmphysemaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung NodulesDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.