Dr. Steven Chih-nung Cheng MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4921 Parkview Pl 5th Floor Suite C Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Steven Cheng is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Cheng specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cheng most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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