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Alan Cheng, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Palo Alto, CA

AlanGi-LunChengMDFACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Palo Alto, CA

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000

Education & Training

  • Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston Children's Hospital2006 - 2007
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2000 - 2006
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1999 - 2006
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Use of Diagnostic Testing and Intervention for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in US Children from 2008 to 2018  
    Kay W Chang, Iram N Ahmad, Alan G Cheng, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Press Mentions

  • WHEN THE DOLPHIN BROKE MY EAR: Can Deaf People Recover Hearing?
    WHEN THE DOLPHIN BROKE MY EAR: Can Deaf People Recover Hearing?December 20th, 2016
  • THE STANFORD/CIRM STEM CELL CONNECTION—to Be Continued?
    THE STANFORD/CIRM STEM CELL CONNECTION—to Be Continued?April 8th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Regulation Of Inner EAR Stem CellsNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2010–2011
  • Molecular Studies Of Hair Cell DeathNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2001

Professional Memberships

Dr. Alan Cheng, Dr. Alan Cheng, MD, Dr. A Cheng, Dr. Alan Gi-Lun Cheng