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Heather H. Cheng M.D., Ph.D.

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Heather H. Cheng M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Medical oncology
  • Prostate cancer care
  • Urologic oncology
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

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About Heather H. Cheng

Heather Cheng, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified oncologist at SCCA and a UW assistant professor of Oncology.

Dr. Cheng specializes in treating cancers of the prostate, bladder and testes. She considers it a privilege and important responsibility to work together with patients to design the best treatment plan for each individual. She strives to tailor treatments to each individual, to maximize chance of cure and prioritize quality of life. She strives to offer clinical trial options whenever possible because she believes that is how progress is made in cancer treatments. She enjoys the teamwork involved in supporting patients and their loved ones through treatment and survivorship. 

Dr. Cheng earned her M.D. and Ph.D. from the UW in the Medical Scientist Training Program. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Personal Interests

Dr. Cheng enjoys reading, arts and enjoying the spectacular Pacific Northwest with her family.

Education and Training

  • UW - Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program
    Fellowship, 2014, Hematology/Oncology
  • UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
    Residency, 2009, Internal Medicine
  • UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
    Internship, 2008, Internal Medicine
  • Univ. of Washington, School of Medicine
    Medical education, 2007
  • Univ. of Washington
    Ph.D, 2005

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology, 2013, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine