Allen Cheng, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Cheng is a cardiothoracic surgeon and is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery and surgery. After medical school, he completed a residency in surgery at University of California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, CA. He received his cardiovascular surgery postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center in Stanford, CA. He also completed fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA and at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.
Dr. Cheng’s special interests include cardiothoracic surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, and transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR/TMVR). He has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed publications and has participated in extensive clinical research projects and national clinical trials.
Meet Cardiothoracic Surgeon Allen Cheng, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Allen Cheng, MD shares information on his background, how he developed a passion for cardiac surgery, and the services he offers at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
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Trends in Cardiac Surgery
Allen Cheng, MD discusses advances in the field of cardiac surgery and gives insight on surgical approaches for complex heart surgeries.
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The Patient Perspective
Allen Cheng, MD discusses the importance of patient education and compassionate care in preparing individuals for complex cardiac surgery.
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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Allen Cheng, MD explains how minimally invasive cardiac surgery is transforming treatment options and outcomes for advanced heart disease.
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LVADs Explained: A Surgeon's Perspective
Allen Cheng, MD explains how left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) support patients with advanced heart failure.
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Allen Cheng, MD discusses how restoring proper mitral valve function through this advanced approach can prevent heart failure while reducing recovery time.
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- Department Chair, Surgery
Specialty Training
- Cardiovascular Surgery – Stanford University Medical Center in Stanford, CA
- Cardiothoracic Surgery – Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
- Surgery
Residency
- Surgery – University of California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, CA
Publication
Special Interests
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
- Aortic and Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
- Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR/TMVR)
Articles & Podcasts
Trends Shaping Cardiac Surgery
In this episode, KYW’s Rasa Kaye speaks with Allen Cheng, MD, chair of surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Dr. Cheng discusses advances in the field of cardiac surgery.
Cardiac Surgery Advances
In this episode, KYW’s Rasa Kaye speaks with Deborah Heart and Lung Center Chair of Surgery Allen Cheng, MD, about the latest breakthroughs transforming the field.
Deborah Heart and Lung Center Announces New Chair of Surgery
Allen Cheng, MD, was appointed the new Chair of Surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.