Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Wen Cheng

Thoracic Surgery
2841 Lomita Blvd, 
Torrance, CA 
42 Years of Experience
Expertise in
6
conditions
2841 Lomita Blvd, 
Torrance, CA 

Overview

Wen Cheng is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years.

Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins University , 1980 - 1984, 1984

Residency

John Hopkins Hospital , Surgery , 1985 - 1990

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Surgery

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital , Cardiothoracic Surgery , 1990 - 1992

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Cedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation
2841 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Other Locations
Optum - Atlantic Specialty
2699 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wen Cheng

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wen Cheng?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Wen Cheng by calling their office at 310-784-6946. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Wen Cheng a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wen Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Wen Cheng specialize in?

While Dr. Wen Cheng is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Rheumatic Fever. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Wen Cheng accept my insurance?

Dr. Wen Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Net and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-784-6946 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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