A native of Southern California, Dr. Cheng completed his medical school at UCLA where he developed an interest in comprehensive pain management. During his clinical clerkships he was awarded a letter of distinction for excellence in patient care. He stayed at UCLA for his anesthesiology residency to treat patients with complex diseases gaining invaluable experience. During residency, Dr. Cheng conducted research in chronic pain patients and published his findings in the journal "Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine."

Dr. Cheng has given multiple presentations at meetings for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Western Anesthesia Residency Conference.

He has maintained his academic roots. Currently he teaches medical students and residents of UCLA medical school focusing on selective nerve blockade and chronic pain.

In addition, he is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Regional Anesthesia, International Association for the Study of Pain, and Orange County Medical Association.

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