Christopher Zheng, MD
My specialties:
- Critical care
- Pulmonary medicine
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic cough
Practice philosophy: I want to help you. First, I want to learn about you, so that together we can understand what is your condition, and work towards helping you take control of your own lung health.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A chef. I love cooking and making meals for my family and friends.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a doctor because medicine is an amazing field that teaches me incredible knowledge about the human body and new technologies, and how to use all of that to help my patients.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Medicine is always growing, doctors from all over the world are constantly discovering new ways to treat diseases and improve lives. It is a lot to keep up with, and I love to keep on learning.
What is your personal health goal? Some form of exercise every day.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Making the commitment to exercise regularly.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Pulmonary medicine
Specialties
- Critical care
Educational institutions
- Cornell University
Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
- American Thoracic Society (ATS)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Current licenses and certifications
- Minnesota medical license
Residencies
- Duke University
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Years of experience
- Less than one year
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)