
Overview
After obtaining his M.D. at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Cheng completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at U.C. Davis and his spine surgery fellowship with the world-renowned spine surgery group at Washington University in St. Louis. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Cheng was a tenured Full Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He has over 76 peer-reviewed publications, 9 book chapters, has given over 184 presentations at national and international meetings, and was a Deputy Editor for The Spine Journal. Dr. Cheng has received many awards including the Timothy Bray Trauma Award from U.C. Davis, the Saul Halpern Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year Award from Stanford, the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Prize in Clinical Research, and Outstanding Paper Awards from the North American Spine Society.
Dr. Cheng specializes in the latest surgical techniques in the spine including minimally-invasive surgery, cervical surgery, complex deformities, and revisions of other surgeries with less-than optimal outcomes. He is well-accustomed to all pathologies in the spine including degenerative disorders, deformity, trauma, infections, and tumors.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
5575 Frisco Square Blvd, Ste 400, Frisco, TX 75034
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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Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates Of Dallas - Complex Shoulder Institute
Dr. Khazzam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who joined Baylor Scott & White Health following 14 years in practice at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as the chief of shoulder surgery.Dr. Khazzam specializes in evaluating and treating atraumatic and traumatic shoulder injuries. He specializes in reparative and complex shoulder reconstruction surgery. Dr. Khazzam uses his advanced orthopedics training to provide highly individualized care for patients of all ages and activity levels, from amateur athletes to seasoned pros and beyond. His expertise includes the latest surgical and nonsurgical advancements to alleviate pain and restore function, offering innovative arthroscopic surgery as well as open surgical management procedures, depending on the demands of the disorder. He is uniquely adept at performing revision shoulder surgery, total shoulder replacements, and reverse total shoulder replacements—which are complex surgeries needed for only the severest injuries. Dr. Khazzam is very active in clinical and basic science research, with a primary interest in outcomes-based research and evidence-based medicine. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Dr. Khazzam has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Khazzam is an active member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. There he holds the distinction of a Neer Circle Fellow which is an honor given to members who have demonstrated significant contributions to the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Khazzam is very active in research and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff (“ARC) study : randomized clinical trial comparing operative and non-operative treatment for rotator cuff tears that develop over time. This study aims to find out which treatment works better and for whom, in order to help patients in the future select the best treatment for them. Degenerative rotator-cuff disorders Current concepts review: revision rotator cuff repair Risk factors associated with degenerative glenohumeral osteoarthritis Obesity is associated with muscle atrophy in rotator cuff tear Risk factor prediction and categorization for glenohumeral osteoarthritis: A classification and regression tree analysis Low success rate of closed reductions when treating dislocations after reverse shoulder arthroplasty Magnetic resonance imaging identification of rotator cuff retears after repair: interobserver and intraobserver agreement Management of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis evidence-based clinical practice guideline Click here to read more of Dr. Khazzam’s research publications. Dr. Khazzam is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteonecrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khazzam is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ivan Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ivan Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ivan Cheng by calling their office at 214-618-3960. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ivan Cheng a top-rated expert for Kyphosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ivan Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kyphosis, 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. Ivan Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Ivan Cheng is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Ivan Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ivan Cheng has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kyphosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ivan Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ivan Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Ivan Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-618-3960 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- KyphosisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Experienced
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ChordomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- DiskitisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.

