Overview
Wen Cheng is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California.
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 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
2841 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
2699 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
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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Dr. Danny Ramzy earned his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He earned a PhD in medical science at the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Toronto, where he also finished a residency in general surgery. He completed a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery, a fellowship in transplant and mechanical assist devices and a fellowship in aortic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. An internationally recognized leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical interventions and the development of new devices, Dr. Ramzy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and American College of Surgeons. He focuses on minimally invasive and robotic procedures, which offer less discomfort and faster recovery times for patients, as well as a higher level of care and greater efficiency for both providers and patients. He speaks English, French and Arabic. His clinical interests include robotic mitral repair and replacement; robotic coronary arterial bypass; robotic MAZE procedures; robotic aortic valve replacement; right anterior thoracotomy; ascending aortic replacement and myectomies; transcatheter approaches, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). He is also a recognized expert in surgical heart failure and transplantation, including mechanical circulatory support. Dr.Ramzy is the chief of cardiac surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the medical director and surgical director for the Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Author of more than 115 peer-reviewed publications and more than 200 abstracts, he also serves as an editorial board member for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Ramzy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Tumor, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Ramzy is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Ramzy is currently accepting new patients.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wen Cheng has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Wen Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
