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Dr. Yu Cheng, MD

Neurology
3.4 (14)
Map Pin Small La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Yu Cheng, MD

Dr. Yu Cheng, MD is a Neurology Specialist in La Mesa, CA. They specialize in Neurology, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from JINAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Cheng, completed a residency at University Of Missouri Hospital And Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Cheng an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Cheng works at Er Kai Gao MD Inc in La Mesa, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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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    Er-kai Gao MD Inc.
    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 91942 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 667-4545

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    About Dr. Yu Cheng, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurology
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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    • 1336226471
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of Missouri Hospital And Clinics
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    • JINAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Yu Cheng, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cheng is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cheng accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Cheng has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cheng on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Cheng. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cheng.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Cheng, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Cheng 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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