Christine J Cheng MD MPH
Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics
Chief, Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
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2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108
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Summary
- Dr. Christine Cheng is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Kansas City, MO, specializing in hand surgery. She completed extensive training at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, including residencies in both surgery and plastic surgery, and a fellowship in hand surgery. Since 2007, she has been employed part time at Children’s Mercy Hospital, then has worked full time there since 2013. Her expertise includes treating peripheral nerve and congenital hand disorders, as part of hand, wrist, and upper extremity functional reconstructions. Her research contributions are notable, with several publications in reputable journals, including The Journal of Hand Surgery and the American Journal of Orthopedics, on topics such as carpal tunnel syndrome and digital nerve reconstruction.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1998 - 1999- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1996 - 1998
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1996
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 2007 - 2027
MO State Medical License 1999 - 2027
TX State Medical License 1995 - 2027
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery- American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsComplications of Distal Phalanx Fractures in ChildrenManesha Lankachandra, Corey R. Wells, Christine J. Cheng, Richard L. Hutchison
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2017-07-01 - 5 citationsRadiographic indicators of a shared epiphysis in radial polydactylyMichael H. Johnson, Roshan T. Melvani, Neil N. Patel, Christine J. Cheng, Richard L. Hutchison
Hand. 2014-01-09 - 4 citationsSynthetic nerve conduits for digital nerve reconstruction.Christine J. Cheng
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2009-11-01
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