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Ivan Cheng

Dr. Ivan Cheng, MD

Orthopedic Spine SurgeryOrthopedic SurgerySurgery

OVERVIEW

Do you have a spine problem that might require surgery? Which spine specialist will you select to treat your condition? The spine is one of the bodys most complex areas and must be treated with the utmost expertise. Few doctors become spine surgeons, and even fewer rise to the top of this challenging field. Dr. Ivan Cheng is one of the elite group of surgeons recognized as a leader in spine surgery. He is trained in all aspects of spine care with special interests in the cervical spine and spinal deformities. If you have a neck problem associated with arm symptoms or a deformity of the spine such as scoliosis, you have the opportunity for rapid consultation with an expert in the field. Dr. Cheng and his team understand that the experience as a patient with a spinal disorder can be a difficult and sometimes confusing one. You can find comfort in the knowledge that Dr. Cheng offers the highest level of patient care. In his approach, he finds reasonable and effective treatment pathways for the full range of spinal conditions in as minimally invasive a fashion as possible. After obtaining his degree at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Cheng completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at U.C. Davis and his spine surgery fellowship with the world-renowned spine surgery group at Washington University in St. Louis. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Cheng has received many awards including the Timothy Bray Trauma Award from U.C. Davis, the Saul Halpern Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year Award from Stanford, the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Prize in Clinical Research, and Outstanding Paper Awards from the North American Spine Society. In addition to the latest techniques in spinal reconstruction, Dr. Cheng is also trained in minimally-invasive surgery and motion-preserving surgery.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness
Courteous staff

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Cheng's Rating
29 Ratings with 2 Reviews
Patient Perspective
1.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.0 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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3000 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 708, AUSTIN, TX, 78705
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5.0 Office cleanliness
5.0 Courteous staff
4.0 Scheduling flexibility
Austin Spine
3000 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 708
AUSTIN, TX, 78705
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"No stars. Suffering from what has appeared all along to be some kind of spinal leak, this doctor took all of 20 minutes to review my symptoms, tap my knee and test my reflexes and then dismissed me without referrals for a very much needed EEG and MRI of my spine. Now he claims he discussed option with me when all he said was that I could get another opinion but that I most definitely should not go to another spinal doctor. Nonsense! Not one referral or even a follow up? Look elsewhere for a professional who can help you."
  • February 22, 2023
"I saw a PA at my first appointment. She was great. After a MRI & CT scan, I went back for an appointment with Dr. Cheng. The appointment was rushed and I didn’t feel like he had time for me. I felt like he just wanted me out of the office. I have pain that causes me to be unable to sleep at times, it brings tears to my eyes at other times, it is there from one degree to another all day. He told me I don’t have cancer, an infection, or fracture. I have had 3 cervical spine surgeries in the past. The pain I have now is worse than the past. I was confused because I saw the report form the MRI & CT before I went to the appointment. Although the radiologist report of my MRI & CT mentioned issues, Cheng told me “radiologists over-diagnose.” Cheng told me he couldn’t help me. I felt beyond helpless. "
  • March 18, 2022

LOCATIONS

3000 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 708
AUSTIN, TX, 78705
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 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
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
450 Broadway St Pav C Fl 4
Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
450 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Saint Davids North Austin Medical Center
12221 N Mo Pac Expy
Austin, TX, 78758
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901 W Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX, 78704

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Graduated 1998
Harvard Medical School

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (72)

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  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
  • Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
  • UHC West SignatureValue HMO
  • Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
  • Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
  • PHCS PPO Kaiser
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • Aetna Savings Plus of CA
  • Blue Shield CA Local Access Plus HMO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • CIGNA HMO
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Blue Cross CA Select PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus Savenet
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Local Access + HMO 25
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • First Health PPO
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
  • Health Net EPO - PureCare One Small Business
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
  • Humana National POS
  • Blue Cross CA Select Plus HMO
  • BC CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Aexcel PPO
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Sendero IdealCare
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Ambetter TX
  • Ambetter Value
  • BCBS TX Blue Essentials HMO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Friday Gold (On Exchange) - TX
  • HCSC BCBS TX MyBlue Health HMO
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Moda Select TX
  • Oscar EPO TX
  • UHC Individual Exchange Benefit Plan TX
  • UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
  • Bright Health Plan TX Super
  • Oscar Insurance TX Choice Individual
  • Oscar Insurance TX Select Individual
  • BCBS TX BlueChoice
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • BCBS TX Blue Advantage HMO
  • Ambetter Superior Health Plan
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
  • UHC TX Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
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