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.

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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 locations

Highland Hospital

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

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Oakland , CALyons , COLos Altos , CATigard , OR
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tom S Cheng

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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

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Tom Cheng accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Tom Cheng's office located?
Dr. Tom Cheng's office is located at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA, 94602.
What languages does Dr. Tom Cheng speak?
Dr. Tom Cheng speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tom Cheng?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Tom Cheng affiliated with?
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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