Associate ProfessorMedicine Attending Physician, University of Washington Medical CenterFaculty Information Biography Dr. Cheng is a UW assistant professor in the division of cardiology. He is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and has a particular interest in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, and completed his training in internal medicine, cardiology, and advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Cheng's personal interests include running, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, basketball, tennis, and football. Education & Training: Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Mechanical Circulatory SupportUCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA2013 Fellowship in Cardiology, STAR ProgramUCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA2012 MS in Clinical InvestigationUCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA2010 Residency in Internal MedicineUCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA2008 MDColumbia University, College of Physicians and SurgeonsNew York, NY2005 BSUCLALos Angeles, CA2000 Honors: Young Investigator Database Award, American Heart Association, "Get with the Guidelines"2012 Travel Award, Heart Failure Society of America2011 Selected for cover article, Circulation Research2007 Heritage Affiliate Fellowship Grant, American Heart Association2004 Contact Email: rkcheng@uw.edu Mailing Address: University of Washington Medical Center 1959 NE Pacific Street Box 356422 Seattle, WA 98195-6422 Non-Clinical Administrative Support Contact: Mary Ann Bonds mbonds@cardiology.washington.edu For appointments or other clinical matters, please contact the Heart Institute. Research & Clinical Interests Research Interests: Patient selection for advanced heart failure therapies Clinical trials and development of novel strategies for patients with heart failure Risk stratification and outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure, post-heart transplant, or post-ventricular assist device implant Cardiac imaging in heart failure and mechanical circulatory support Clinical Interests: General Cardiology Echocardiography Diagnostic Angiography Right Heart Catheterization Endomyocardial Biopsy Advanced Heart Failure Management Ventricular Assist Device and Mechanical Circulatory Support Heart Transplantation Publications PubMed: PubMed Bibliography