Timmy T. Cheng
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Timmy T. Cheng is a board-certified UCI Health pulmonologist who specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).He earned his medical degree from the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCI Medical Center.Cheng, who also speaks Mandarin and Taiwanese, sees patients inOrangeandLaguna Hills.When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys playing the piano and cello.

Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English
Hokkien

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868

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. Timmy T. Cheng

Is Dr. Timmy T. Cheng a top-rated expert for Asthma in Children?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timmy T. Cheng is classified as an Advanced expert for Asthma in Children, 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. Timmy T. Cheng specialize in?

While Dr. Timmy T. Cheng is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Timmy T. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Timmy T. Cheng has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Timmy T. Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Timmy T. Cheng accept my insurance?

Dr. Timmy T. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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