Dr. Peter H. Cheng, MD, AGSF
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
795 El Camino Real Jamplis Building, Level A Palo Alto CA, 94301About
Dr. Peter Cheng practices Geriatric Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Cheng works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1997
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Professional Memberships
- Member American Geriatric Society
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2001
- Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine 2001
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