Dr Robert Cheng

Dr Robert Cheng is a gastroenterologist and physician based in Sydney, Australia. With a strong commitment to providing comprehensive care and patient-centric health management, Dr Cheng specialises in gastroenterology and has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopy, and hepatology.

Dr Cheng holds an impressive list of qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science (Med), Bachelor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales. He also possesses a Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) from the University of Sydney, a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and a Doctor of Philosophy.

As an esteemed staff specialist gastroenterologist at Westmead Hospital and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Dr Cheng has not only gained extensive experience but also developed expertise in various areas. His research interests include bowel cancer screening, liver cancer, viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune and cholestatic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, and iron deficiency anaemia.

Dr Cheng conducts regular endoscopy procedures at Macquarie University Hospital and North Shore Private Hospital. He is an active member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Having completed his medical education at the University of New South Wales, Dr Cheng undertook physician and gastroenterology training at renowned teaching hospitals such as Royal North Shore and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals. He further expanded his expertise through a liver transplant fellowship at RPA and completed his doctoral research in liver cancer genomics. Dr Cheng remains actively involved in collaborative clinical trials focusing on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Dr Robert Cheng's dedication, broad knowledge, and commitment to ongoing research make him a highly respected gastroenterologist in the field. With his holistic approach and focus on patient care, he continues to provide excellence in gastroenterology services to patients in the Sydney area.