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Dr. Sam Cheng, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Dr. Sam Cheng, MD
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Dr. Sam Cheng, MD is a Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Sam Cheng, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Sam Cheng, MD is a Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Cheng graduated from Wuhan Medical College. Dr. Sam Cheng, MD is a Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL and has 40 years experience. Dr. Cheng currently practices at UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Cheng's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cheng is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza
    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 2, Gainesville, FL 32610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-8250
  2. 2 UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Oakhurst
    1329 SE 25th Loop Ste 101, Ocala, FL 34471
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-7337

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Sep 27, 2021
He was very nice and listened to me. Is very knowledgeable.
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wuhan Medical College
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Downstate
    2007
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sam Cheng, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cheng's profile.

Dr. Sam Cheng, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sam Cheng, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL