--- title: "Dr. Adam Cheng | Family Doctor in San Carlos, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Adam Cheng, M.D. practices Family Medicine in San Carlos, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adam-cheng-1046231843" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Adam Cheng, M.D. ![Adam Cheng, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/KoplbR_G0JF3olN4y0MR8iEqppXpJJ7Ld7Fic519Ms0/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(328 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Adam Cheng, M.D. ## Family Medicine - New patients, please call for availability [301 Industrial RoadLevel 3San Carlos, CA 94070](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-596-4000](tel:+16505964000) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adam-cheng-1046231843#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adam-cheng-1046231843#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adam-cheng-1046231843#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-adam-cheng-1046231843#provider-services) ## About Dr. Cheng Languages English and Spanish Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I chose medicine as a career because as a physician, I can touch people's lives in a special way. When it came time to choose a specialty, I chose Family Medicine because it allowed me to get to know and treat patients and families of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. When you come into the office, my focus is to keep you healthy not only by treating illness with evidence-based medicine, but also by learning about who you are as a person. With this, we can develop a successful plan for preventative care and staying healthy for you and your family. ### Professional highlights American Academy of Family Practice. California Academy of Family Practice. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, running and spending time with friends and family. ## Education and training **Medical school:** David Geffen School Of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles **Internship:** University of California, Davis - Internship, Family Medicine **Residency:** University of California, Davis - Residency, Family Medicine ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [San Carlos Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-carlos-center-1043246914) 301 Industrial Road Level 3 San Carlos, CA 94070 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) [650-596-4000](tel:+16505964000) 650-551-7043 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 10:45 am - 6:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 10:45 am - 6:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam - Birth control - Intrauterine Device Insertion - Minor Office Procedures - Preventive Care - Skin Tag Removal - Therapeutic Injections - [Well-Child Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/well-child-care) - [Wound care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/wound-care) ### Conditions - Adolescent Health and Development - [Arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - Birth Control - Cardiovascular disease - Cholesterol disorders - [Coronary artery disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/coronary-artery-disease) - [Diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/diabetes) - Diabetic foot - [Men's Health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/mens-health) - [Weight management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/weight-management-programs) ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup - Asthma management - Cholesterol Management - Chronic disease management - Preventive Medicine Consultation - [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Family+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+San+Carlos+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.5151417677625%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.26050391484215%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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