Overview
Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4181 Hospital Dr NE, Ste 202, Covington, GA 30014
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.
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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. Michael W. Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael W. Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael W. Cheng by calling their office at 770-385-4291. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael W. Cheng a top-rated expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael W. Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis, 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 W. Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Michael W. Cheng is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Michael W. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael W. Cheng has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Erosive Gastritis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael W. Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael W. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael W. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-385-4291 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
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- AscitesDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.