Overview
Dr. Wayne K. Cheng, MD is an international recognized leader and professor in Orthopedic spine surgery. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles, multiple textbooks and has lectures in numerous prestigious symposiums worldwide. He was the Head of Spine Service at Loma Linda University Medical Center for more than a decade and has been the principal investigator for multiple cutting-edge clinical investigational device trials for the spine industry and the Federal Drug Administration. Dr. Cheng has been bestowed over 15 awards and special honors including: Becker's Spine Review 20 Top Spine and Neurosurgery Leaders at Large Academic Medical Centers Using Hounsfield Units to Quantify Optimal Fixation Techniques in Spine Surgery: A Biomechanical Study Correlating AP DEXA, lateral DEXA, and CT to Pullout Strength. First Place Award, Electronic Poster of the Year. America Academy of Orthopedic Surgery 2017. Retrospective Analysis of Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes after Multi-level Anterior Lumbar Reconstruction: ALIF versus Hybrid Fusion - Award Winner, Orthopaedic Research Seminar. Setting Time Comparison of Four Antimicrobial Laden Calcium Sulfate Plasters - First Place in Clinical, Basic Science Category. Walter E. Macpherson Society In consideration of excellent investigation of medical science - Outstanding Research SupervisorTo treat each patient like family.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
25915 Barton Rd, Loma Linda, CA 92354
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. Wayne K. Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wayne K. Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wayne K. Cheng by calling their office at 909-906-1116. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wayne K. Cheng a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wayne K. Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Myelopathy, 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. Wayne K. Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Wayne K. Cheng is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Wayne K. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wayne K. Cheng has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Myelopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Wayne 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. Wayne K. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Wayne K. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 909-906-1116 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- VertebroplastyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
- Experienced
- DiskitisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- OsteoporosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Retrograde EjaculationDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Retrograde Ejaculation.
- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- ScoliosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.