
Overview
As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up.
Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Otitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Myringotomy.
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Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cheng has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
I found myself fascinated by otolaryngology early in my medical school training because of the wide variety of patients and procedures we get to manage. I have always enjoyed technology and thinking outside of the box, which is a perfect match for this specialty. Additionally, I really love working with children and their families; it is a privilege to play a small role in a child's growth and development. I am drawn to surgery because it epitomizes the combination of art and science in medicine allowing for creative solutions to complicated problems. In my free time, I also pursue creative hobbies. I play the piano, and I still take lessons weekly. I started piano with my daughter when she was four and both my children are in musical fields now. I also make jewelry, enjoy learning languages, such as Spanish and Russian, reading, traveling, and practicing photography with my husband. We both like being with friends and family whether we are cooking at home or checking out new cuisine. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Duke Otolaryngology And Oral Surgery Clinic - Clinic 1F
David Powers is a General Surgeon and a Dentist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Powers has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
As a plastic surgeon, I strive to take the very best care of my patients that is possible. My areas of clinical focus include cleft lip/palate; craniofacial disorders (such as plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis, and hemifacial microsomia); craniomaxillofacial trauma; ear anomalies (such as microtia); functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty; obstetrical brachial plexus palsy; and vascular anomalies (such as hemangioma and lymphatic or venous malformations). I feel honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of my patients, and I take this responsibility very seriously. Each patient’s particular situation is unique. Therefore, in consultation, we will discuss your concerns and agree upon a plan that will yield the best outcomes possible. Dr. Allori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty.
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
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Advanced
- MastoidectomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Mastoidectomy.
- MyringotomyDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- OtitisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- EndoscopyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Hearing LossDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.



