Richard K.

Cheng

MD

MS

CONTACTS

Mailing Address:
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific Street,
Box 356422,
Seattle, WA 98195-6422

Email:
rkcheng@uw.edu

Non-Clinical Administrative Support:
Mary Ann Bonds

Clinical Contacts:
For appointments or other clinical matters, please contact the Heart Institute.

About

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 Support
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA (2013)

Fellowship in Cardiology, STAR Program
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA (2012)

MS in Clinical Investigation
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA (2010)

Residency in Internal Medicine
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA (2008)

MD
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY (2005)

BS
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA (2000)

Honors

Young Investigator Database Award, American Heart Association, "Get with the Guidelines" (2012)

Travel Award, Heart Failure Society of America (2011)

Selected for cover article, Circulation Research (2007)

Heritage Affiliate Fellowship Grant, American Heart Association (2004)