Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. George Z. Cheng

Intensive Care Medicine
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
4
conditions
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

George Cheng is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Emphysema, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Other Locations
University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Navigation Endoscopy to Reach Indeterminate Lung Nodules Versus Trans-Thoracic Needle Aspiration, a Randomized Controlled Study (VERITAS)
Navigation Endoscopy to Reach Indeterminate Lung Nodules Versus Trans-Thoracic Needle Aspiration, a Randomized Controlled Study (VERITAS)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Dose-ranging Study Evaluating LTI-01 (Single-chain Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, scuPA) in Patients With Infected, Non-draining Pleural Effusions
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Dose-ranging Study Evaluating LTI-01 (Single-chain Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, scuPA) in Patients With Infected, Non-draining Pleural Effusions
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: LTI-01
Study Phase: Phase 2
Establishment of a Registry for Patients Treated With Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Establishment of a Registry for Patients Treated With Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 24, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
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72 Total Publications

Investigating Partial Registration for Optimizing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Evaluations of Peripheral Lung Nodules (I-PROBE).
Investigating Partial Registration for Optimizing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Evaluations of Peripheral Lung Nodules (I-PROBE).
Journal: CHEST pulmonary
Published: August 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Z. Cheng

How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Z. Cheng?

You can book an appointment with Dr. George Z. Cheng by calling their office at 858-822-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. George Z. Cheng a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Z. Cheng is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Nodules, 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. George Z. Cheng specialize in?

While Dr. George Z. Cheng is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. George Z. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. George Z. Cheng has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. George Z. Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. George Z. Cheng accept my insurance?

Dr. George Z. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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