- Hematologists
- CA
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Dr. Howard Cheng, MD
Dr. Howard Cheng, MD
Hematology•Male•Age 56
Hematology
Dr. Howard Cheng, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Cheng has extensive experience in Lymphatic System Disorders, Blood Disorders, and Blood Cancers. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Saddleback Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
South Orange Cty Hem&Onc Assocs
24953 Paseo de Valencia Ste 25B Laguna Hills, CA 92653Make an Appointment
(949) 770-8168Accepting new patients
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Cheng
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Cheng treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Cheng treats other conditions, please contact the office at (949) 770-8168.
Lymphatic System Disorders
Lymphatic disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the lymphatic system, including lymphedema, lymphadenitis, and lymphangitis.Compare with other Lymphatic System Disorders specialists.
Dr. Cheng is experienced in the area of Lymphatic System Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Blood Disorders
Blood disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the blood's ability to function, including hemophilia, anemia, and sickle cell disease.Compare with other Blood Disorders specialists.
Dr. Cheng is experienced in the area of Blood Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Blood Cancers
Blood cancer specialists diagnose and treat cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma that affect the blood cells, bone marrow, or lymphatic system.Compare with other Blood Cancers specialists.
Dr. Cheng is experienced in the area of Blood Cancers. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Check Dr. Cheng's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Cheng's conditions and procedures:
- Acute Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Anemia
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Burkitt's Lymphoma
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Erythropoietin Test
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Leukocytosis
- Maternal Anemia
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Pancytopenia
- Plasmapheresis
- Polycythemia Rubra Vera
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Purpura
- Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytosis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Dr. Cheng accepts
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Dr. Cheng accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Select-CA HMO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Vivity-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Dr. Cheng's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheng
4.3
Based on 18 ratings
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 17% | 17% |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Chinese
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Howard Cheng, MD?
Find contact information here to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Howard Cheng, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Howard Cheng, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Cheng, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cheng's profile.
What are Dr. Howard Cheng, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Cheng specializes in Lymphatic System Disorders, Blood Disorders, and Blood Cancers. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. Howard Cheng, MD treat?
Dr. Cheng frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Bleeding Disorders, and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Howard Cheng, MD's office address?
Dr. Cheng's office is located at 24953 Paseo de Valencia Ste 25B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Howard Cheng, MD fluent in?
Dr. Cheng is able to speak Chinese, Cantonese, Chinese, and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Howard Cheng, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Cheng provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Howard Cheng, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Howard Cheng, MD is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Saddleback Medical Center.
Is Dr. Howard Cheng, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Howard Cheng, MD holds board certifications in Medical Oncology.
Does Dr. Howard Cheng, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.3/5 for Dr. Howard Cheng, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Locations
South Orange Cty Hem&Onc Assocs
South Orange County Onc/Hem
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received
79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
12 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Gastrointestinal Medical™ (2023)
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