Dr. Dr. Elaine Cheng, MD
Surgeon
17 West Red Bank Ave Suite 203 New Jersey NJ, 08096About
I am a fellowship trained, board-certified general and robotic surgeon dedicated to serving the communities of Southern New Jersey.
I specialize in minimally invasive, robotic surgeries for all general surgery needs including skin and soft tissue surgery, gallbladder removal, colon resection, and inguinal, ventral, umbilical and hiatal hernia repairs. I believe in developing an individualized and personal plan of care for my patients, aimed at the best possible outcomes with minimal recovery time. I am fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Education and Training
Weill Cornell Medical College MD 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Outcome assessment of bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the use of the SRS-22 questionnaire.
- Outcomes of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy without intraoperative systemic heparinization.
- Diannexin decreases inflammatory cell infiltration into the islet graft, reduces β-cell apoptosis, and improves early graft function.
- Dendritic cells with TGF-β1 and IL-2 differentiate naive CD4+ T cells into alloantigen-specific and allograft protective Foxp3+ regulatory T cells.
- Melanocortin-4 receptor regulates hippocampal synaptic plasticity through a protein kinase A-dependent mechanism.
- Blockade of EphA4 signaling ameliorates hippocampal synaptic dysfunctions in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.
- Anemoside A3 Enhances Cognition through the Regulation of Synaptic Function and Neuroprotection.
- The Role of Humoral Alloreactivity in Liver Transplantation: Lessons Learned and New Perspectives.
- MELD Exceptions for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Regional Variations in the Impact of the Share 35 Liver Allocation Policy.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 2019 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
Fellowships
- University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
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