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Dr. Sam Cheng, MD

Dr. Sam Cheng, MD

Pediatrics

Dr. Sam Cheng, MD is a pediatrician in Gainesville, FL. He graduated from Wuhan Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza

1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2 Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-8250

Care Philosophy

"Hi, my name is Sam Cheng, MD, MSc, PhD, and I am an associate professor for the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I earned my medical degree and master's degree in clinical investigation..."

- Dr. Sam Cheng, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cheng specializes in the area of Pediatric Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cheng's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheng

5.0

1 rating, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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About Me

care philosophy

Hi, my name is Sam Cheng, MD, MSc, PhD, and I am an associate professor for the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I earned my medical degree and master's degree in clinical investigation from Tongji Medical...read more

biography

Hi, my name is Sam Cheng, MD, MSc, PhD, and I am an associate professor for the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I earned my medical degree and master's degree in clinical investigation from Tongji Medical...read more

  • Pediatrics

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Suny Downstate

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • Wuhan Medical College

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Locations

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2 Gainesville, FL 32610
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UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Oakhurst

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Oakhurst1329 SE 25th Loop Ste 101 Ocala, FL 34471
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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