Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheung, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Emilie Cheung, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Cheung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheung’s office at (650) 736-7804.
Where did Dr. Cheung go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN | Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
Is Dr. Cheung board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Emilie Cheung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2008
What languages does Dr. Cheung speak?
Dr. Cheung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Cheung typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Cheung 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. Cheung. 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:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Bursa Condition
- Joint Disorder
- Bursa disorder
- Bursopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M719: Bursopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Cheung typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Cheung performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cheung. 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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Cheung accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-7804 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheung accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Cheung in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheung's office located?
Dr. Emilie Cheung's Primary Practice
170 Alameda de las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 736-7804
What hospitals are Dr. Cheung affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cheung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Valleycare,Pleasanton, CARanked in 2 Procedures
Ranked in 2 Procedures
John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Natividad Medical Center,Salinas, CA
El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Emilie Cheung a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Cheung has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Cheung, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow
Publications
Biomechanical evaluation of a coracoclavicular
, 2013
Response to letter to editor regarding Risk factors
, 2013
Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation
, 2012
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair-Traditiol Anchor Techniques
, 2012
Postoperative pain associated with orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgery: a prospective study
, 2012
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair - Traditiol Anchor Techniques
, 2012
The anconeus slide': rotation flap for magement of posterior wound complications about the elbow
, 2011
Complications in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
, 2011
Strategies in Biologic Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repair: A Review
, 2010
Exterl Fixation and Centralization Versus Exterl Fixation and Ulr Osteotomy
, 2009
Open distal clavicle resection : isolated or with adjunctive acromioplasty
, 2009
Surgical Approaches to the Elbow
, 2009
High revision rate after total elbow arthroplasty with a linked semiconstrained device.
, 2009
Monteggia Fracture-Dislocation Associated with Proximal
, 2009
Magement of Proximal Humeral Nonunions and Malunions
, 2008
Infection associated with hematoma formation after shoulder arthroplasty
, 2008
Revision shoulder arthroplasty for glenoid component loosening
, 2008
Complications of hinged exterl fixators of the elbow
, 2008
Chronic lateral elbow instability
, 2008
Treatment of periprosthetic humerus fractures associated with shoulder arthroplasty
, 2008
Long-term outcome of anterior stabilization of the shoulder
, 2008
Reimplantation of a total elbow prosthesis following resection arthroplasty for infection.
, 2008
Primary osteoarthritis of the elbow: Current treatment options
, 2008
Spontaneous regression of postoperative ossification about the elbow: a case report.
, 2007
Fractures of the capitellum
, 2007
Polyethylene insert exchange for wear after toad shoulder arthroplasty
, 2007
Reimplantation of a glenoid component following component removal and allogenic bone-grafting
, 2007
Total elbow prosthesis loosening caused by ulr component pistoning
, 2007
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents: II. Surgical magement
, 2006
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents: I. Diagnosis, tural history
, 2006
Immediate range of motion after distal biceps tendon repair
, 2005
An undescribed cause of patellar tendon rupture.
, 2005
Administration of the non-steroidal anti
, 2003
What is Dr. Cheung's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942270764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheung
What is Dr. Emilie Cheung's specialty?
Dr. Cheung is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Redwood City, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?
An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity.
Is Dr. Emilie Cheung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheung is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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. Emilie Cheung accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emilie Cheung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emilie Cheung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheung's office at (650) 736-7804 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Emilie Cheung?
Please contact Dr. Cheung's office at (650) 736-7804 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Cheung's office located?
Dr. Cheung's offices are located in Redwood City, CA, Stanford, CA, and Pleasanton, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emilie Cheung have?
Dr. Emilie Cheung is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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