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Dr. Michael Jeng, MD

Dr. Michael Jeng, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jeng, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Michael Jeng, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Jeng graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Jeng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jeng’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jeng’s office at (650) 497-8000.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jeng?

    Dr. Michael Jeng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Jeng empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Hematology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto, CA community, Dr. Jeng is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Jeng go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Children's Hospital Oakland, Oakland, CA | Children's Hospital Oakland CA

    • Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Jeng board certified as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Jeng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Dermatology since 2000

    What languages does Dr. Jeng speak?

    Dr. Jeng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Jeng typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Jeng diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Jeng. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
    • Langerhans cell histiocytosis
    • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ)
    • LCH
    • Unifocal LCH

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C966: Unifocal Langerhans-cell histiocytosis

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vascular Malformation
    • Birth Defects
    • Blood Vessel Birth Defect
    • Vascular Anomaly
    • Limb Vascular Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Childhood Leukemia in Remission

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission

    What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Jeng typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Jeng may include:

    Please contact Dr. Jeng's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Jeng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jeng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jeng accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Jeng in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • California Water Service Group

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jeng's office located?

    Dr. Michael Jeng's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Jeng affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Jeng has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Recognitions

    Awards

    • Dr. Marion Koerper Award for Medical Excellence, Hemophilia Foundation, 2009

    • St. Jude Teaching Award – LeBonheur Children's Hospital, 2002

    Publications

    • Oxandrolone for the treatment of bone marrow failure in Fanconi anemia., 2014

    • Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children Less Than 1 Year of Age, 2013

    • Clofarabine salvage therapy for refractory high-risk langerhans cell histiocytosis., 2013

    • An exploratory epidemiological study of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, 2012

    • Response to steroids predicts response to rituximab in pediatric chronic immune thrombocytopenia, 2012

    • Estimation of liver T*2 in transfusion, 2012

    • Dissemited Intravascular Coagulation Due to IgM-Mediated Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, 2011

    • Diffuse Infantile Hepatic Hemangiomas, 2011

    • The role of vanin-1 and oxidative stress, 2011

    • Effect of chronic red cell transfusion therapy on vasculopathies, 2011

    • Effects of a 6-Week, Individualized, 2010

    • Adherence to Study Medication and Visits: Data From the BABY HUG Trial, 2010

    • Fusion of PDGFRB to two distinct loci at 3p21, 2010

    • Monthly recombint tissue plasminogen activator administration to implantable central venous, 2009

    • Neotal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia, 2009

    • Idiopathic neutropenia of childhood is associated with Fas/FasL expression, 2008

    • Clofarabine in refractory Langerhans cell histiocytosis, 2008

    • Neotal heparin overdose-a multidiscipliry team approach to medication error prevention., 2008

    • Relative response of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, 2008

    • Precursor B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia presenting with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, 2008

    • Gene expression and pathway alysis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura, 2008

    • Cold agglutinin syndrome in pediatric liver transplant recipients, 2007

    • Phase Ib clinical trial of starch-conjugated deferoxamine (40SD02), 2007

    • Prospective evaluation of patient, 2007

    • Darbepoetin alfa and ferric glucote ameliorate the anemia associated with recessive dystrophic, 2006

    • Increased prevalence of iron-overload associated endocrinopathy in thalassaemia versus sickle, 2006

    • Gene expression profile of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), 2006

    • Application of a geographic information system to explore associations between air pollution, 2006

    • Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor, 2005

    • Frequency of Fanconi anemia in Brazil and efficacy of screening for the FANCA 3788-3790del mutation, 2005

    • Epstein-Barr virus-associated peripheral T-cell lymphoma, 2005

    • Chronic transfusion therapy for children with sickle cell disease, 2005

    • Hematologic problems in immigrants from Ssutheast Asia, 2004

    • tural history of moderate aplastic anemia in children, 2004

    • Cow's milk allergy in a patient with hyper-IgE syndrome, 2004

    • Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease in children, 2004

    • Effects of erythrocytapheresis transfusion on the viscoelasticity of sickle cell blood., 2004

    • Effects of erythrocytapheresis transfusion on the viscoelasticity of sickle cell blood, 2004

    • Identification of hemochromatosis gene polymorphisms, 2003

    • Liver transplantation for acute Budd, 2003

    • Resolution of chronic hepatic sequestration, 2003

    • Pseudotumor cerebri in two adolescents with acquired aplastic anemia, 2002

    • Summary of symposium: the future of stem cell transplantation for sickle cell disease.

    • Treatment of children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis with 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine, 2002

    • Central venous catheter complications in sickle cell disease, 2002

    • Itracozole-enhanced vincristine neurotoxicity in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 2001

    • Hydroquinone, a benzene metabolite, 2000

    What is Dr. Jeng's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jeng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326104670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jeng?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jeng

    What is Dr. Michael Jeng's specialty?

    What does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist do?

    A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers.

    Is Dr. Michael Jeng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jeng is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Michael Jeng accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Jeng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Jeng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jeng's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Jeng?

    Please contact Dr. Jeng's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jeng's office located?

    Dr. Jeng's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Jeng have?

    Dr. Michael Jeng is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.