Dr. Shugi Zheng, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Shugi Zheng, who serves patients in Eugene, Oregon.

Recognized as a well-versed internist, Dr. Zheng is the Medical Director of EMR at Oregon Medical Group. He sees patients at Oregon Medical Group’s Crescent Medical Clinic in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon Medical Group’s primary care providers, pediatricians, and specialists are devoted to providing convenient, coordinated, and comprehensive medical care to the people of Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. “We collaborate to provide the highest quality, patient-centered care.” They know that if they make it easy to see a specialist, the continuity of care each patient receives will be superior.

A graduate of the New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Zheng went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the same educational venue. Before long, he earned board certification in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

The doctor served in leadership positions at a large tertiary care center in Hawaii, and was involved with medical education and residency training as an Assistant Clinical Professor at The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. 

In his current capacity, Dr. Zheng holds privileges at the following facilities: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District, and McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. 

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

In his personal time, Dr. Zheng enjoys traveling, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, nature photography, music, and literature. He also enjoys trying delicious foods from around the world. He is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Recommended Articles

• Chikungunya Fever: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

  Introduction Chikungunya is a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The chikungunya virus causes a sudden onset of fever along with severe joint pain. The illness is not considered as contagious, but in rare instances, the virus can get transmitted through contact with a person's...

• Low-Density Lipoprotein

  IntroductionTo maintain good health, balanced cholesterol levels are quite important. The liver is an organ that detoxifies drugs and other foreign substances. It also stores glycogen, which the body utilizes for energy. Other important functions of the liver include metabolizing carbohydrates,...

• What is a Good Drink to Consume When I Workout?

  It goes without saying that exercise is key to good health. Having the right kind of food and drinking adequate fluids also help in achieving this goal. Taking good amount of nutrients helps to give the power for the workout and also for repairing the muscles after the workout. But all of us have...

• What Does a High Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count Mean?

  OverviewRed blood cells (RBCs), also called erythrocytes, are the cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. They are also one of the major components of blood. Having a high red blood cell (RBC) count means that the number of RBCs in the bloodstream is higher than normal. When you have signs and...

• General Practice, Family Practice, and Internal Medicine: What's the Difference?

  Primary care providers, family physicians, generalists, and internists can be tricky designations to understand because these healthcare providers similarly cover a number of areas when diagnosing and treating people. However, knowing their differences can be helpful when it comes to finding the...

• Are Spas Safe?

  The word spa derives from the history of a small village in Belgium, where Roman soldiers would relax in local hot mineral springs to alleviate body aches. Bath techniques, similar to the ones the Romans took advantage of in Belgium, have been used to cure many ailments in different...