
Overview
As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up.
Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Otitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Swallowing Difficulty.
Insurance
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Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cheng has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Cancer Center
As an otolaryngologist, I treat people with common ear, nose, and throat complaints, including enlarged thyroid gland, hoarseness, and swallowing difficulties. I also do complex reconstructive surgeries following trauma or cancer operations. I specialize in caring for patients with cancer of the facial skin, mouth, throat, thyroid, salivary glands, and voice box. When my dad had cancer, seeing the amazing care he received made me want to treat this wonderful patient population. I love getting to know my patients on a personal level and establishing real relationships with them during the years that I follow them. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, pencil sketches, reading, and spending time with my son and my grandson. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
I found myself fascinated by otolaryngology early in my medical school training because of the wide variety of patients and procedures we get to manage. I have always enjoyed technology and thinking outside of the box, which is a perfect match for this specialty. Additionally, I really love working with children and their families; it is a privilege to play a small role in a child's growth and development. I am drawn to surgery because it epitomizes the combination of art and science in medicine allowing for creative solutions to complicated problems. In my free time, I also pursue creative hobbies. I play the piano, and I still take lessons weekly. I started piano with my daughter when she was four and both my children are in musical fields now. I also make jewelry, enjoy learning languages, such as Spanish and Russian, reading, traveling, and practicing photography with my husband. We both like being with friends and family whether we are cooking at home or checking out new cuisine. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Dabiruddin Humayun is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Humayun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Decerebrate Posture.
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
- Distinguished
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Advanced
- MastoidectomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Mastoidectomy.
- MyringotomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- OtitisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- EndoscopyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Hearing LossDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.


