--- title: "Dr. Joseph C. Cheng | Orthopedist in San Leandro, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Joseph C. Cheng, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in San Leandro, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joseph-c-cheng-1046237453" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Joseph C. Cheng, M.D. ![Joseph C. Cheng, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/mAeNF2tWcvBKKvxwqkBfjFPQtFqNuVsKD3qe72-g3-Q/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Joseph C. Cheng, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [15035 East 14th St.San Leandro, CA 94578](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=15035+East+14th+St.+San+Leandro%2C+CA+94578+US) ## Schedule appointment [510-481-3400](tel:+15104813400) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joseph-c-cheng-1046237453#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joseph-c-cheng-1046237453#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joseph-c-cheng-1046237453#provider-services) ## About Dr. Cheng Languages English, Spanish (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent), and Japanese (Basic) Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** Northwestern University **Internship:** University of California, San Francisco **Residency:** University of California, San Francisco **Fellowship:** Southern California Orthopaedic Institute ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Care locations 15035 East 14th St. San Leandro, CA 94578 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=15035+East+14th+St.+San+Leandro%2C+CA+94578+US) [510-481-3400](tel:+15104813400) 510-481-3404 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Achilles tendon repair - Acute Fracture Management - Ankle arthroscopy - Ankle ligament reconstruction - Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery - Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization & labral repair - Biologic Joint Reconstruction - Cartilage Implantation and Transfer - Cartilage restoration - Elbow surgery - Elbow Tendon and Ligament Repair - [Hip replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip-replacement) - Hip surgery - Knee arthroscopy - Knee ligament reconstruction and realignment - [Knee replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee-replacement) - Knee surgery - Knee Tendon Repair - Meniscal Transplant Surgery - Meniscus repair - Osteochondral Allograft - Outpatient Joint Replacement - Platelet-rich plasma injection - Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - Reconstruction of Posterolateral Corner Injuries - Reconstructive surgery - Rotator cuff surgery - Shoulder arthroscopy - [Shoulder Replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder-replacement) - Shoulder Replacement Revision - Shoulder Resurfacing - Shoulder surgery - Shoulder Tendon Repair - Trigger finger release - Unicompartmental Replacement - Viscosupplementation - Worker's Compensation Evaluations ### Conditions - ACL tear - [Ankle pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Arthritis of the knee - Bicep tendonitis - Elbow arthritis - Foot Arthritis - Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome - Hip Arthritis - Hip Problems - Injured Rotator Cuff - Knee disorders - [Knee pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee) - Patellofemoral Instability - Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Posterolateral Corner Injury - Radiculitis - Shoulder arthritis - [Shoulder disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder) - Shoulder impingement syndrome - Superior Labral Tear from Anterior to Posterior ### Reasons for visit - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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