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Dr. David S Cheng, MD

Dr. David S Cheng, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. David S Cheng, MD is a pain medicine physician in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 151 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (151 reviews)

Practice

1450 San Pablo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telehealth available

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Dr. Cheng's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheng

4.8

151 ratings, 122 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Mark S. – Sep 12, 2023
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark S. – Sep 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Troy G – Jan 17, 2023
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What could be improved
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Dec 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Yoo – Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Hamilton – Jul 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Harry – Jul 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bryon W Adamson Senior – Jul 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Arlene Deter – Jun 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jane Bunk – May 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Joe Morales – May 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kami Davis – May 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marsha Ellis – May 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Srinivasan Vasudevan – May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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jerry d mccabe – May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Suzanne F. – May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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CD – Apr 20, 2021
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care philosophy

Physiatrists are medical experts in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide variety of neurologic and musculoskeletal diseases.  Although many of us subspecialize, we share the same mission: to reduce pain and help patients get...read more

biography

David S. Cheng, MD specializes in rehabilitation and non-operative treatment of spine disorders.  He is board-certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and pain medicine.

After graduating from Boston University...
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  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • New York University (nyu) Langone Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • Nyph Columbia/cornell Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
  • Saint Vincent Hospital|saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Dohenny Eye Medical Group1450 San Pablo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Keck Medicine Of Usc La Canada-Usc Healthcare Center1751 Foothill Blvd Ste 2 La Canada, CA 91011
2

Practice

USC Neurosurgeons Inc.1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800 Los Angeles, CA 90033
3

Practice

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center1441 Eastlake Ave Los Angeles, CA 90089
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

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  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd
    Glendale, CA 91208
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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