Dr. Howard H. Cheng | Laguna Hills, CA | Oncology

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Dr. Howard Cheng is an oncologist with 34 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at both the University of California-Los Angeles and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Cheng speaks English and brings more than three decades of expertise to his cancer care practice.

Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital and practices in Laguna Hills, California. He specializes in treating lung cancer, including both non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and white blood cell differentials to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given Dr. Cheng an average rating of 4.2 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.2

17 Ratings
34 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of California-Los Angeles
8 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.2

17 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Cheng is a wonderful caring, dedicated, knowledgeable doctor. I am so happy I found him. He helped me get thru my cancer detection and I am now on my way to better health. His staff also was exceptional and caring. The entire process was actually pleasurable. Thank you Dr. Cheng

September 24th, 2019

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Except for few employees, the rest are rude and does not help the wheel chair patients like other Drs. Office staff. Dr. cheng is a fine physician.

November 9th, 2018

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Great physician, highly recommended by my primary care physician. His staff is short, bordering on rude. An appointment was canceled and I was not informed until I arrived. His staff overbooks him, you can expect at least 45 minutes from the time you arrive until you will actually see him. He seems to care greatly about his patients and he will spend whatever time you need. The office administration of his staff, not the clinical care givers, may be the worst I've seen from a patient and customer interaction.

March 7th, 2017

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Dr Cheng is one of my favorite doctors. He is very thorough and experienced in his field. I am so grateful to him as he sent me to a doctor who found I had celiac disease. All of my mother's family ..4 generations....die only of cancer....and Dr Cheng has been very supportive to me. I have only high raves about this kind man.

January 6th, 2017

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I have utmost confidence in Dr. Cheng and his staff. They make me feel like a very important patient and I never feel like they are rushing to get the job done. Dr. Cheng is very observant and calls for the slightest change that may occur in his follow up testing. The goal is to make me feel comfortable during a very trying time.

July 27th, 2016

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Choose another doctor. Dr. Cheng and his staff (Jillian) are only concerned about receiving payment before they will administer drugs for chemo. Due diligence is up to you and no one else.

January 16th, 2016

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Dr.Cheng was an amazing doctor to my father during his fight for in-operable pancreatic cancer. I was always with my dad for chemo & check-up's & he was always patient with my dad with all the in depth questions he asked, all the staff & nurses at the office were exceptionally great! Dr.Cheng never sugar coated reality when he would explain things to us. When fighting a tough disease-- you just want the honest truth of what is truly going on. Our family truly appreciated this.

June 10th, 2015

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Great office and staff

February 23rd, 2015

Howard Cheng, MD

24953 Paseo de Valencia Ste 25BLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Tel: (949) 770-8168


Dr. Howard Ho-Wing Cheng	Dr. Virginia Von Schaefer, MD	Dr. Ronald Tang, DO	Dr. Sai-Hong Ignatius Ou, MD
Oncology	Oncology	Oncology	Oncology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (17 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)	5 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Cantonese, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, English
Laguna Hills , CA	San Clemente , CA	Montebello , CA	Orange , CA
Med School: Yale University School of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific	Med School: U Of Tx Southwestern Med
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Oncology

Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Hepatitis C
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myelofibrosis
Myeloma

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of California-Los Angeles

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Medical School

Yale University School of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
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(0)
Andrew Ryan Holman
Pediatrics
| Orange, CA
(0)
Dr. Tulika Seth
Pediatrics
36 Years Exp | Orange, CA
(0)
Thuy Dan Nacion
Nurse Practitioner
| Newport Beach, CA
(0)
Anna Tomasulo Dyer
Nurse Practitioner
| Orange, CA
(0)
Dr. Haresh Sunder Jhangiani, MD
Oncology
48 Years Exp | Fountain Valley, CA
(20)
Dr. Navid Jamshidi, MD
Oncology
24 Years Exp | Irvine, CA
(8)
Dr. Richard Edwards Lloyd, MD
Internal Medicine
55 Years Exp | Fullerton, CA
(5)
Dr. Misako Nagasaka, MD
Oncology
18 Years Exp | Orange, CA
(0)

What languages does Dr. Howard Cheng speak?: Dr. Howard Cheng speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Cheng affiliated with?: Dr. Howard Cheng is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.
Does Dr. Howard Cheng accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Howard Cheng accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Howard Cheng accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Howard Cheng has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Howard Cheng's office located?: Dr. Howard Cheng's office is located at 24953 Paseo de Valencia Ste 25B, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.

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