Overview
Katherine Cheng is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Her top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, and Liver Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
550 16th St Fl 4, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 4th St Fl 6, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Cheng by calling their office at 415-443-8244. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Cheng a top-rated expert for Alagille Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Cheng is classified as an Experienced expert for Alagille Syndrome, 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. Katherine Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Cheng is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Alagille Syndrome, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Katherine Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Cheng has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alagille Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-443-8244 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
- Alagille SyndromeDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Alagille Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- CholestasisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Liver TransplantDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.