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Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Professional interests include: knee pain, hyaluronic acid joint injections (viscosupplementation), elbow surgery, and more.
15035 E 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578

Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD is a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health, Eden Medical Center - Castro Valley and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Oakland).

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Office Locations

Sutter Health

15035 E 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 481-3400
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Some issues Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 373
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 17
decompression surgery 17
doctor visit 1195
hospital care 86
injections 373
inpatient care 86
joint surgery 62
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 50
reconstructive surgery 12
upper extremity surgery 50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 384
doctor visit 1224
hospital care 77
injections 384
inpatient care 77
joint surgery 56
lower extremity surgery 45
minimally invasive procedures 35
reconstructive surgery 34
upper extremity surgery 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 193
Female 402
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 122
Hispanic 105
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 119
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 413
doctor visit 1172
fracture surgery 13
hospital care 59
injections 413
inpatient care 59
joint surgery 25
lower extremity surgery 38
minimally invasive procedures 11
reconstructive surgery 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 198
Female 418
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 296
Black 130
Hispanic 97
Asian 75
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 129
Less than 65 101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 39
Dementia 13
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 431
doctor visit 1182
hospital care 77
injections 431
inpatient care 77
joint surgery 44
lower extremity surgery 44
minimally invasive procedures 23
reconstructive surgery 32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 424
Female 850
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 566
Black 282
Hispanic 188
Asian 202
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 474
From 75 to 84 352
85 and over 242
Less than 65 206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 39
Dementia 13
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 427
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 18
decompression surgery 21
doctor visit 1374
fracture surgery 13
hospital care 83
injections 427
inpatient care 83
joint surgery 91
lower extremity surgery 65
minimally invasive procedures 73
reconstructive surgery 35
upper extremity surgery 39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 465
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 281
Black 149
Hispanic 113
Asian 122
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 194
85 and over 121
Less than 65 104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Dementia 13
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 398
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 12
decompression surgery 11
doctor visit 1358
hospital care 103
injections 398
inpatient care 103
joint surgery 87
lower extremity surgery 64
minimally invasive procedures 63
reconstructive surgery 44
upper extremity surgery 23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 222
Female 438
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 269
Black 136
Hispanic 109
Asian 123
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 277
From 75 to 84 204
85 and over 108
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 42
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 360
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 1256
hospital care 38
injections 360
inpatient care 38
joint surgery 53
lower extremity surgery 40
minimally invasive procedures 24
reconstructive surgery 29
upper extremity surgery 13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 203
Female 398
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 118
Hispanic 104
Asian 119
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 256
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 101
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 42
Dementia 13
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 373
doctor visit 1189
hospital care 62
injections 373
inpatient care 62
joint surgery 50
lower extremity surgery 50
minimally invasive procedures 28
reconstructive surgery 34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 183
Female 401
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 107
Hispanic 104
Asian 119
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 229
From 75 to 84 185
85 and over 107
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 39
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 239
doctor visit 770
hospital care 21
injections 239
inpatient care 21
joint surgery 13
lower extremity surgery 13
reconstructive surgery 13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 73
Hispanic 64
Asian 64
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 63
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2020

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 39
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 208
doctor visit 792
hospital care 13
injections 208
inpatient care 13
joint surgery 24
lower extremity surgery 24
minimally invasive procedures 11
reconstructive surgery 24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 73
Hispanic 66
Asian 58
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 161
From 75 to 84 132
85 and over 49
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 42
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 202
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 12
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 741
injections 202
joint surgery 39
lower extremity surgery 15
minimally invasive procedures 24
reconstructive surgery 15
upper extremity surgery 24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 52
Hispanic 70
Asian 65
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 142
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 51
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 39
Dementia 4
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Leandro, CA were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration 346
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 14
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 1113
fracture surgery 13
hospital care 61
injections 346
inpatient care 61
joint surgery 49
lower extremity surgery 37
minimally invasive procedures 34
reconstructive surgery 26
upper extremity surgery 26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD.

Gender
Male 181
Female 373
Ethnicity
Black / African American 112
Asian / Pacific Islander 86
Non-Hispanic White 239
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 92
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 165
85 and over 99
Less than 65 75
65 to 74 215

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown and Toland Physicians
Sutter Health
Eden Medical Center - Castro Valley
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Oakland)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.57 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Leandro, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC $4,578
$4,578
Think Surgical, Inc. $1,725 Tsolution One Surgical System
$1,725
Arthrex, Inc. $768
$768
Stryker Corporation $322 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$147 		Mako
$111 		Allowrap
$35 		Knotilus
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $180 XARELTO
$180
Other $790 BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM
$125 		ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES
$119 		OrthAlign Plus System
$48 		TISSEEL
$38 		STRIDE Implant
$33 		Other
$427
Types of Payments
Education $4,063
Food and Beverage $2,015
Consulting Fee $1,625
Travel and Lodging $660

Biography

Dr. Joseph Cheng, who practices in San Leandro, CA, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Cheng (or staff) is conversant in Mandarin, Spanish, and Taiwanese. His clinical interests include meniscus repair, knee arthritis, and patellar instability (unstable kneecap). Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians and Sutter Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Cheng attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to Brown and Toland Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Cheng's office in San Leandro, CA.

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