Kate Cheng

Kate Cheng

MD

Gastroenterologist
Liver specialist

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Dr. Kate Cheng is a pediatric gastroenterologist and liver specialist specializes in treating various liver diseases, liver transplantation and obesity.

Cheng's research focuses on optimizing care and minimizing complications for children who are waiting for a liver transplant. She also advocates for children through her work on collaborative multicenter research projects and by serving on national committees.

Cheng earned her medical degree at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by fellowships in pediatric gastroenterology and pediatric transplant hepatology at UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 2018

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, 2022

    UCSF, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2021

  • Residencies

    Indiana University Hospitals School of Med - GME, Pediatrics, 2018

  • Education

    The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2015

  • Languages

    English

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    My work

    Mom's liver donation saves daughter's life

    By the time Sahej's family reached our hospital, the baby was seriously ill with biliary atresia. Learn how Dr. Cheng acted quickly to get Sahej the care she needed.

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