Alice Cheng, MD, PhD
Alice Cheng, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Alice Cheng, MD, PhD, is a dedicated, board-certified gastroenterologist known for her expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Cheng specializes in managing complex conditions that affect the digestive system, and is deeply committed to providing compassionate care to her patients.
For patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dr. Cheng is skilled at identifying the causes of IBS and offering tailored treatment plans to alleviate symptoms and improve her patients' quality of life. She also has extensive experience in managing gastrointestinal motility disorders, which impact the movement of the muscles and nerves in the digestive tract and affects the movement of food and waste through the digestive system. These conditions can range from esophageal motility disorders to gastroparesis, and Dr. Cheng works closely with her patients to develop effective treatment strategies.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Cheng is actively involved in research that aims to enhance patient care in the field of gastroenterology. Her recent work centers on understanding the digestive function and engineering the metabolic output of the gut microbiome. Ultimately, her research will contribute to the scientific and clinical practice, ensuring that her patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments available.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Practicing Since
- 2019
Languages Spoken
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Medical Education
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship
- University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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