Bio
Dr. Xingxing Cheng is a practising transplant nephrologist and a clinical investigator with an expertise in decision science. Her clinical practice includes kidney transplant readiness, kidney transplant aftercare, and multi-organ transplantation.
Her overarching research goal is to address the following: How do we make better decisions based on the existing technology and state of knowledge? She is interested in decision-making at the individual and institutional level (designing and evaluating clinical protocols) and larger health systems level (designing and evaluating policies).
Clinical Focus
- Nephrology
- Transplant nephrology
- Kidney failure in the setting of advanced liver disease
Honors & Awards
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Young Innovator Award, American Society of Transplantation (2016)
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Young Investigator Forum 2nd Place in Clinical Sciences, National Kidney Foundation (2017)
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AHA Career Development Award, American Heart Association (2019-2022)
Professional Education
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BS, University of British Columbia, Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2007)
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BA, University of British Columbia, English (2007)
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Medical Education: Washington University School Of Medicine Registrar (2011) MO
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MS, Stanford University, Health Services Research (2017)
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Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2014) MA
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Fellowship: Stanford University Nephrology Fellowship (2018) CA
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Fellowship: Stanford University Transplant Nephrology Fellowship CA
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Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)
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Board Certification: Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2016)