Dr. Derek Cheng, DO, Stamford, CT | Neurologist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

4.61

Bedside manner

4.96

“I was very impressed with office staff and doctor was really interested in me ! Looked up my info before hand so I felt he knew me and what to look for”

Kathleen D.February 6, 2024

About Dr. Derek Cheng

*Please make sure the name you have entered for your booking matches what is currently on your photo identification* Certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Derek Cheng is an attending physician at Stamford Health Medical Group in Stamford, CT. He holds active memberships in the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. Dr. Cheng received his master’s degree in public health from Columbia University, following which he earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Subsequently, he completed an internship in medicine at Yale University, Griffin Hospital and a residency in neurology at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He is also fellowship trained in clinical neurophysiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. A dedicated neurologist, Dr. Cheng is committed to patient care and strives to ensure his patients’ speedy recovery. He communicates with his patients with clarity and ensures they have all the information they need to make the right treatment choices. He is flexible in working with the changing trends in medicine and the healthcare market. *Important: Please ensure that you correctly identify yourself as a new or existing patient, as this directly impacts the allotted appointment duration and we want to ensure that you have the adequate amount of time needed. Thank you for your compliance.*

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Acute mini-stroke (TIA)

Cerebrovascular disease

Seizures and epilepsy

Nerve damage due to alcohol, cancer, other

Migraine and chronic headache

Acute mini-stroke (TIA)

Cerebrovascular disease

Seizures and epilepsy

Nerve damage due to alcohol, cancer, other

Office location

SH - Neurology

29 Hospital Plz, Ste 602, Stamford, CT 06902

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Education and background

Practice names

SH - Neurology

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Columbia University, Master's in Public Health
Yale University, Griffin Hospital, Internship in Medicine
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Residency in Neurology
University of Michigan (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Neurology
American Epilepsy Society
Medical Society of the State of New York

Awards and publications

Resident Teacher Award Neurology 2015- Hofstra-North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine
Selected Attendant Focus on Common Movement Disorders 2015-Vanderbilt U., TN
Essay Contest Winner – 2nd place, American Osteopathic Association Bureau of History and Identity 2010: “Osteopathic Medicine in the U.S. Military: The Battle for Equality and Distinction”
Essay Contest Winner – 1st place, The Quito Project Essay Contest on Global Health, 2006: Publication in University Records, Medicine at Michigan Journal
Chief Resident in Neurology, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, 2016-2017

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1013356716

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.84

Wait time

4.61

Bedside manner

4.96

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He was nice, asked the right questions, listened to my concerns and seemed very knowledgeable

March 18, 2026Janae W.Verified patient

Excellent care; thorough; made me quite comfortable.

November 13, 2024Neil D.Verified patient

Very personable and researched all my previous tests and exams.

August 11, 2020Peter H.Verified patient

I was very impressed with office staff and doctor was really interested in me ! Looked up my info before hand so I felt he knew me and what to look for

February 6, 2024Kathleen D.Verified patient

Extremely helpful and kind