Dr. Lay har Cheng MD, MSPH
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Lay har Cheng is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Cheng specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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