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Welcome

Meet the Physician

Wayne Cheng, M.D.

Dr. Cheng is a physician, teacher and researcher at Loma Linda University Medical Center.  His clinical interests include endoscopic and microscopic minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as complex adult spine reconstruction.  His scope of work includes neck, upper and lower back.

Dr. Cheng takes pride in solving difficult spine disorders.  He enjoys helping patients through surgical as well as non-surgical treatments.

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Clinical Interest:
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Endoscopic & Microscopic surgery)
  • Complex Spine Reconstruction
  • Rheumatoid Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Artificial Disc
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    Education:
  • Undergraduate Loma Linda University, Riverside, CA BS, Biology, Business 1988
  • Medical Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA MD, Medical Doctor 1991-1995
  • Internship University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California MD, General Surgery 1995-1996
  • Residency Los Angeles County/Martin Luther King, Jr./ Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA MD, Orthopaedic Surgery 1996-2001
  • Fellowship Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina MD, Adult Spine Surgery 2001-2002
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    Internship and Residency:
  • UCLA/USC Medical Center
  • Martin Luther King / Drew Medical Center
  • Orthopaedic Hospital
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab Center
  • Kerlin and Jobes Sports Medicine Center
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    Fellowships:
  • Duke University Medical Center - Combined complex spine fellowship in both neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Medical Licensure:
  • Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)
  • California Medical License
  • California DEA License
  • Flouroscopy Supervisor License
  • BLS/ACLS Provider License
  • Board Certification:
  • Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004
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    Hospital / Academic Affiliations: 
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center- East Campus
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center- Murrieta
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    Society Memberships:
  • State Society Memberships:
         - State Medical Society
  • Specialty Society Memberships:
         - American Orthopaedic Association
         - North American Spine Society
  • Additional Society Memberships:
         - Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
         - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
         - Piedmont Society
         - Spine Arthroplasty Society
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    Achievements and Awards: 
  • Valedictorian Award  Orange Wood Academy, 1984
  • Scholarship Award of Academic Excellence - Pacific Union College, 1985
  • Dean's List of Distinguished Students - Loma Linda University, 1986
  • Distinguished Real Estate Developer of the Year - Alhambra, 1990
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - Epsilon Chapter of CA 1995
  • Master's Course Resident Scholarship - AANA, 1998
  • Chief Resident - MLK Medical Center 2001
  • California Physician of the Year, 2006
  • National Republican Congressional Committee National Leadership Award
  • National Republican Congressional Committee, 2006 Honorary Chairman, Physicians Advisory Board, 2006

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