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David Cheng, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Long Beach, CA

DavidChengMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Long Beach, CA

Pain Medicine

Physician

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  • Office

    5901 E Seventh St
    Suite 5400
    Long Beach, CA 90822
    Phone+1 877-632-6637
    Fax+1 708-409-5179

Summary

  • Dr. David Cheng is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist with a subspecialty in Pain Medicine, based in Long Beach, CA. He completed his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine in 2007, followed by a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in Pain Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He serves as the Associate Chief of Staff at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and an Associate Professor at Keck Hospital of USC. Dr. Cheng is experienced in electromyography and pain management and has multiple publications in reputable journals. He has received several honors, including the Teacher of the Year award from Rush University Medical Center and scholarships from the American Pain Society.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008 - 2011
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityB.A., Major: Medical Sciences, Minor: Psychology, Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Pain Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teacher of the Year Rush University Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2014
  • American Pain Society Scholarship Recipient 2011
  • Peer Recognition Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership New York Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (NYSPM&R), 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Spinal Schwannoma: An Unusual Cause of Lumbar Radiculopathy  
    Best C, Cheng DS, PM&R, 1/1/2015
  • Pediatric Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis  
    Cheng DS, Best C, Saeed K, PM&R Knowledge Now, 1/1/2014
  • Innovations in Access to Interventional Pain Management  
    Nampiaparampil DE, Lee BM, Chen YY, Cheng DS, Military Medicine, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Barriers to the Acute Rehabilitation of Patients with Cerebellopontine Angle Syndrome: A Case Series
    Martinez AJ, Chantasi K, Cheng DS, PM&R, 1/1/2011
  • Impact of Nonverbal Learning Disability on Self-Care, Participation, and Quality of Life in a 15-Year Old Male with Thoracic Paraplegia from Spina Bifida
    Nguyen ET, Chalunkal B, Cheng DS, et al, Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2011
  • Challenges in Rehabilitation of Pathologic Fractures Secondary to Multiple Myeloma: A Case Series
    Cheng DS, O'Dell MW, PM&R, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Treatment Strategies in Occupational Low Back Pain 
    Rush University Medical Center - 1/6/2015
  • Electrodiagnostics in Orthopedics 
    Rush University Medical Center - 1/24/2014
  • EMG Didactics: Spontaneous Activity 
    Rush University Medical Center - 1/18/2014
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