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Dr. Robert Cheney, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.6 (58)
Map Pin Small Cohoes, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Cheney, MD

Dr. Robert Cheney, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cohoes, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Cheney an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Cheney works at Practice in Cohoes, NY with other offices in Ballston Spa, NY and Albany, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication and Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cheney's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Albany Medical College
    1019 New Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 608-8876
  2. 2
    The Bone & Joint Center-Malta
    4 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2666
  3. 3
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    1367 Washington Ave Ste 300, Albany, NY 12206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2666

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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Broken Neck
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sciatica
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Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
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    3.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    • 35 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1649280397
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Robert Cheney, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cheney is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cheney has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cheney has seen patients for Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication and Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cheney on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    58 patients have reviewed Dr. Cheney. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cheney.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Cheney, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Cheney appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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