Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Richard K. Cheng

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
The Association Of University Physicians
1701 Columbia Rd, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
25
conditions
The Association Of University Physicians
1701 Columbia Rd, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Richard Cheng is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Sarcoidosis, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 239 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Olympic Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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ATRIO Health
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Community Health
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Locations

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195
Other Locations
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
24360 Van Ry Blvd, Suite 111, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
620 Kirkland Way, Suite 206, Kirkland, WA 98033
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
2505 2nd Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
314 Ne Thornton Place, Uwnc Northgate Clinic, Seattle, WA 98125
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
32018 23rd Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
23213 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
4245 Roosevelt Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109

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.

4 Clinical Trials

Surveillance HeartCare® Outcomes Registry
Surveillance HeartCare® Outcomes Registry
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Randomized Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Patients Who Present With Symptomatic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): The CORCINCH-HF Study
Randomized Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Patients Who Present With Symptomatic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): The CORCINCH-HF Study
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: June 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Understanding and Predicting Breast Cancer Events After Treatment (UPBEAT)
Understanding and Predicting Breast Cancer Events After Treatment (UPBEAT)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Clinical Evaluation of the Therapeutic Intra-Vascular Ultrasound (TIVUS™) System for Pulmonary Artery Denervation in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease
Clinical Evaluation of the Therapeutic Intra-Vascular Ultrasound (TIVUS™) System for Pulmonary Artery Denervation in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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238 Total Publications

Plain language summary of how acoramidis affects the total number of heart problems over time in people with ATTR-CM: findings from the ATTRibute-CM study.
Plain language summary of how acoramidis affects the total number of heart problems over time in people with ATTR-CM: findings from the ATTRibute-CM study.
Journal: Future cardiology
Published: August 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard K. Cheng

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Cheng?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Cheng by calling their office at 206-598-3100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard K. Cheng a top-rated expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard K. Cheng is classified as an Elite expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis, 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. Richard K. Cheng specialize in?

While Dr. Richard K. Cheng is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, and Sarcoidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Richard K. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard K. Cheng has published 238 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Amyloidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard K. Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard K. Cheng accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard K. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-598-3100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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