Jeffrey Cheng, MD
Pediatric Head and Neck Surgeon, Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor
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About Me
As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up.
- Associate Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Pediatric Otolaryngology 2023
- Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Pediatrics 2020
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Areas of Expertise
- Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
- Hearing Loss
- Sinus and Nasal Conditions
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Pediatric Airway Disorders
Ratings and Reviews
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Training and Education
Clinical Focus and Research
Advancing state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment and developing innovations in caring for children is an important aspect of my professional career. My areas of interest include airway disorders, hearing, and vascular anomalies. I am very interested in furthering our understanding of minimally invasive and open treatment strategies for treating airway disorders. Vascular anomalies are disorders of blood vessels that affect the skin and other organs that are not cancers but can have malignant behavior. I am interested in continuing to investigate optimal management strategies.
- Cheng, J., and K. B. Zur. Congenital and acquired disorders of the vocal folds, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1610-8_8.
- Wang, Avivah J., Avani Vasireddy, and Jeffrey Cheng. “Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) After Pediatric Tonsillectomy: An Opportunity for Quality Improvement.” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, March 27, 2025, 34894251330063. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894251330063.
- Wang, Avivah J., and Jeffrey Cheng. “Impact of Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pediatric Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis.” Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 171, no. 6 (December 2024): 1949–55. https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.914.
- Cherches, Alexander, Avivah Wang, Rolvix H. Patterson, Janet Lee, and Jeffrey Cheng. “Preventing pediatric accidental decannulation events: A quality improvement initiative.” Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 183 (August 2024): 112052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112052.
- Cheng, J., and E. Berg. “Pediatric otology and cochlear implants.” In ENT Board Prep: High Yield Review for the Otolaryngology In-Service and Board Exams, 25–28, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8354-0_5.
- Cheng, J., and E. Berg. “General pediatric otolaryngology.” In ENT Board Prep: High Yield Review for the Otolaryngology In-Service and Board Exams, 7–12, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8354-0_2.
- Cheng, J., and E. Berg. “Embryology.” In ENT Board Prep: High Yield Review for the Otolaryngology In-Service and Board Exams, 3–6, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8354-0_1.
- Cheng, J., A. J. Kleinberger, and A. Sikora. “Fusobacterium necrophorum in a pediatric retropharyngeal abscess: A case report and review of the literature.” In Laryngoscope, 121:S203, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.22089.
- Niazi, I., T. D. Bahnson, C. Lanzerotti, J. McPike, J. Kiemen, D. Kappel, L. Belardinelli, J. Cheng, R. Shreeniwas, and A. A. Wolff. “Termination of supraventricular tachycardia with CVT-510, a selective A1 adenosine receptor agonist, is associated with fewer arrhythmias than adenosine.” In CIRCULATION, 104:489–489. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2001.
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Aetna/CVS Health
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Group Plans
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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Humana
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- MedCost
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)**
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.