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Dr. Allen C Cheng MD, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
1849 NW KEARNEY ST PORTLAND OR, 97209About
Dr. Allen Cheng is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Cheng specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Cheng is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Cheng are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Education and Training
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program MD 2010
University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program DDS
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS- General
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Extractions
- Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- Head and Neck Oncology
- Head And Neck Reconstruction Surgery
- Maxillofacial Trauma
- Jaw Alignment (Orthognathic) Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Section Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Legacy Emanuel Hospital
- Attending Surgeon Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Attending Surgeon Providence Portland Medical Center
- Attending Surgeon Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Samuel Louis Bobek DMD, MD611 SW Campus Dr Portland OR 97239
- Dr. Brett Allen Ueeck M.D., D.M.D.611 Sw Campus Dr Portland OR 97239
- Dr. Bryce Earl Potter MD, DMD1849 Nw Kearney St Portland OR 97209
- Dr. Rupinder K Dhadli D.D.S. M.D6125 Ne Cornell Rd Hillsboro OR 97124
- Dr. Jay Preston Malmquist DMD5415 Sw Westgate Dr Portland OR 97221
- Dr. Ted Rodich DDS22400 S Salamo Rd West Linn OR 97068
Nearest Hospitals
LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERl
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97227LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLANDl
3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239