Academic Title

Professor

Bio Statement

Dr. Cheng is the holder of the Mairs Family Professor endowed chair and specializes in orthopaedic oncology (bone and soft tissue tumors) and adult reconstructive surgery (joint replacement). His research focuses on soft tissue tumors and sarcomas, bone tumors, osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), and joint replacement. He is the director of the University of Minnesota’s Adult Reconstructive Fellowship Program.

Research Interests

Osteonecrosis (avascular or aseptic necrosis)
Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery)
Hip and Knee surgery
Bone Neoplasms (tumors)
Sarcoma (cancers of the bones and soft tissues)
Metastatic bone disease (cancers spreading to a bone)

Leadership Roles

2011-2012 President, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (www.msts.org)
Editor, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Essential Surgical Techniques

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Musculoskeletal tumors; Adult reconstruction surgery; Orthopaedic oncology; Joint replacement and resurfacing; Reconstructive surgery, Metastatic bone disease, Fractures due to a weakened bone from cancer erosion, Computer assisted surgery and surgical navigation, Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) of bone

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical School

Residency

Harvard Medical School: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital (Orthopaedic Oncology); Children's Hospital Boston (Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology)

Awards

• US News and World Report (Top 1% Orthopaedic Surgeons in US), 2012
• Castle Connolly (America's Top Doctors for Cancer), 2011
• Best Doctors in America® (2011-2012, 2013)
• Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors for Women, 2011
• Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors (2004, 2006, 2012)
• Mairs Family Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Minnesota, 2004
• America’s Top Physicians, Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2004