Austin Hopper, MD

George Z. Cheng, MD, PhD is an interventional pulmonologist and the Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonary, Bronchoscopy, and Pleural Services at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of lung and pleural diseases, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Cheng is known for his expertise in airway problems and enjoys building close relationships with his patients. Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Cheng was a faculty member at Duke University and has conducted significant research in technology and clinical innovations within interventional pulmonology. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine, and is a diplomate of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Outside of work, Dr. Cheng enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing hobbies such as photography, cooking, skiing, scuba diving, and keeping up with new technology developments.Generated from the website