Overview
Edson Cheung is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations
8111 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 835, Dallas, TX 75251
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edson Cheung
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edson Cheung?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edson Cheung by calling their office at 214-821-3603. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edson Cheung a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edson Cheung is classified as an Experienced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Edson Cheung specialize in?
While Dr. Edson Cheung is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Edson Cheung participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edson Cheung has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Edson Cheung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edson Cheung accept my insurance?
Dr. Edson Cheung accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-821-3603 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Cheung isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Cheung isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Cheung isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Cheung isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Cheung isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Cheung isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.


