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  • Ophthalmology, Sports Medicine, Family Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 30 years of experience
  • South Coast Medical Group 5 Journey Ste 130, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  • (949) 360-1069

Brief Intro

John Cheng, M.D. is a Board-Certified Family Practice Physician at South Coast Medical Group. He recieved his medical training at the Kaiser Permanente/UCLA Family Practice Program in Los Angeles. Dr. Cheng received advanced training in Sports Medicine at the Kaiser Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and S.P.O.R.T.S. Clinc in Riverside, CA. As a Fellow he served as the team physician for the University of California at Riverside and California Baptist University (men's and women's soccer, baseball, volleyball, and track & field). Dr. Cheng also serves as Co-Director for The SPORTS Clinic at South Coast Medical. Hailing from a family of physicians, Dr. Cheng chose Family Practice because of its unique rewards in serving a diverse community. Family Practice encompasses all aspects of the lifecycle from children, adolescents, women and men's health, to senior health. In a constantly changing healthcare environment , Dr. Cheng desires to remain a pillar of care and support for his patients and the community of Aliso Viejo. Dr. Cheng has been involved with training athletes, espeacially martial artists for over 20 years, and he understands the needs of athletes to train properly and recover quickly from injuries to ensure a safe return to play.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine - 1995

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • South Coast Medical Group
  • 5 Journey Ste 130, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  • Mon:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Sat:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sun:10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Genital HPV
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Bunions
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Constipation
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Candidiasis
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Dehydration
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Undescended and Retractile Testicle
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Thyroiditis
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Otitis Media
  • Pertussis
  • Croup
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Epilepsy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Skin Rash
  • Sickle-Cell Disease
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Influenza
  • Diverticulosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Insomnia
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Melanoma
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Schizophrenia
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Anal Fissure
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Cirrhosis
  • Orbital Infection
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Viral Pneumonia
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Acute Otitis Externa
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
  • Uterine Leiomyoma
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Burns
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
  • Bacterial Pneumonia
  • Benign Neoplasm of Breast
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Dementia
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Keratitis
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Cancer
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Plantar Warts
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Appendicitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Esophagitis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Diverticulitis
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Sciatica
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Hearing Loss
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Pericarditis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Health Net
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Aetna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99