Overview
Dr. Michael Cheng is a board-certified UCI Health rheumatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. His clinical interests include Sjogren’s syndrome and spondyloarthropathies.Cheng earned his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif. He completed an internal medicine residency at UC San Francisco’s Fresno campus, where he was voted Resident of the Year in his second and third years. He completed a fellowship in rheumatology at UCI Medical Center.Cheng, who had an early career as an electrical engineer before pursuing a medical degree, enjoys teaching as well as mentoring medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows.He sees patients inOrangeandTustin.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Cheng by calling their office at 714-456-7720. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Cheng a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 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. Michael Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Cheng is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Michael Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7720 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.
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- Distinguished
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
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- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArthritisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Chondrocalcinosis 2Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chondrocalcinosis 2.