Cynthia Cheng, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Director, Clinical & Translational Research, JeffMD Scholarly Inquiry Program
Contact
1015 Walnut Street
Suite 401 Curtis
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-8363
215-923-6256 fax
Cynthia Cheng, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Director, Clinical & Translational Research, JeffMD Scholarly Inquiry Program
Education
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College - 1994
PhD, Thomas Jefferson University, Pharmacology - 1994
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Publications
- A reproducible computerized method for quantitation of capillary density using nailfold capillaroscopy
- Association of Adipokines with Insulin Resistance, Microvascular Dysfunction, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Healthy Young Adults
- Non-invasive assessment of microvascular and endothelial function.
- Association of capillary density and function measures with blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and insulin sensitivity
- Alterations in capillary morphology are found in mild blood pressure elevation
Board Certification
Family Practice
Hospital Appointment
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital