Wunhuey (Wendy) Cheng, DO, a Geriatrician with the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging
Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Wunhuey (Wendy) Cheng, who serves patients in Stratford, New Jersey.
Dr. Cheng is a dual board certified geriatrician with the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, a nationally-recognized “Center of Excellence” at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM).
Her extensive experience encompasses the care of geriatric patients with complex comorbidities in various healthcare settings, such as skilled nursing facilities, ambulatory care, hospitals, and home-based care operations. Her primary objective is to enhance the quality of life for her patients and guide them through the complexities of the current healthcare system.
Academically, Dr. Cheng graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut in 2000, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Rowan-Virtua SOM in 2008. She continued her training at the same institution by completing her residency and fellowship.
With impressive qualifications, Dr. Cheng is board certified in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.
Teaching third year medical students on their Geriatric Rotation clerkship, Dr. Cheng has been serving as an Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Rowan-Virtua SOM since July of 2013.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being, independent functioning, and quality of end-of-life care.
On a more personal note, Dr. Cheng is fluent in English and Chinese – Mandarin.
Learn More about Dr. Wunhuey (Wendy) Cheng:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2160591-Wunhuey-Cheng-Geriatrician or through Jefferson Health, https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/c/cheng-wunhuey
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