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Dr. William Cheng is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing three decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, allowing him to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Cheng practices at multiple Stanford Health Care locations throughout Palo Alto, California, including Stanford Hospital and Stanford Health Care facilities. He focuses on treating various forms of kidney disease, including advanced chronic kidney disease. His expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as blood chemistry panels and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Cheng practices at multiple Stanford Health Care locations throughout Palo Alto, California, including Stanford Hospital and Stanford Health Care facilities. He focuses on treating various forms of kidney disease, including advanced chronic kidney disease. His expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as blood chemistry panels and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- speaks English, French, Spanish
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. William Ming Cheng has 6 locationsSutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real # LEE-2Palo Alto, CA 94301Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 30 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, French, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English |
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| Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Ming Cheng
Medical Specialties
Dr. William Ming Cheng has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Ming Cheng has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
Dr. William Ming Cheng holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1996.
NPI Number
Dr. Cheng's NPI number is 1134234156.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Cheng?
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- Does Dr. William Cheng accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. William Cheng has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. William Cheng's office located?
- Dr. William Cheng's office is located at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94301.
- Which hospitals is Dr. William Cheng affiliated with?
- Dr. William Cheng is affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.
- Does Dr. William Cheng accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. William Cheng accepts on their Vitals profile.
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