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Summary
Dr. Tom Cheng is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine as well as hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. With 27 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Cheng has developed extensive expertise in caring for patients with complex medical conditions. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Cheng practices at several respected facilities in Oakland, California, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus. He focuses on treating serious conditions such as sepsis and chronic kidney disease. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to help monitor and manage patients' health.
Dr. Cheng practices at several respected facilities in Oakland, California, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus. He focuses on treating serious conditions such as sepsis and chronic kidney disease. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to help monitor and manage patients' health.
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Quick Facts
- 27 years of experience
- speaks English
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Tom S Cheng has 3 locationsAlta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
350 Hawthorne AveOakland, CA 94609 Tel: (510) 655-4000
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 27 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, French, Bambara |
| Oakland , CA | SHERMAN OAKS , CA | Scottsdale , AZ | Tigard , OR |
| Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo | Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Tom S Cheng has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tom S Cheng has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Medical School
New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1999
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- Dr. Tom Cheng is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus.
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