Dr. Julius Cheng is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, primarily at Strong Memorial Hospital with the Kessler Trauma Center. Prior to coming to Rochester, Dr. Cheng completed a trauma/surgical critical-care fellowship at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center of the University of Maryland Medical System, in Baltimore. In addition, he earned his Master's in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health.

Prior to his training in Baltimore, Dr. Cheng completed a residency in general surgery at University Hospital, part of Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School, in Newark, N.J. Dr. Cheng earned his medical degree from Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and did his undergraduate work at Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Cheng is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. His areas of interest include injury and injury prevention, as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Certified Specialties

Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery

Surgical Critical Care - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Surgery, Acute Care (SMD)

Professor - Department of Pediatrics (SMD) - Joint

Professor of Clinical Nursing - Department of SON Central Administration (SON) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Maryland Hospital for Children. 1998 - 2000

Fellowship, Fellow, University of Maryland Medical Center. 1998 - 2000

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), New Jersey Medical School. 1994 - 1998

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), New Jersey Medical School. 1993 - 1994

Residency, Resident, Rutgers Doctors Office Center. 1993 - 1998

Education

MPH | John Hopkins University Bloomberg School Of Public Health. Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. 2000

MD | Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School-Camden. 1993

Awards

The G.F. Chandler Award. 2018

Junior Resident Teaching Award. 1994

Publications

Journal Articles

Colon Perforation in the Setting of Sevelamer Crystals

Shinaman, G; Liao, XY; Hsu, S; Cheng, J; Louie, T.

Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases. 2022; 1(6).

The trauma severity model: An ensemble machine learning approach to risk prediction.

Gorczyca MT, Toscano NC, Cheng JD

Computers in biology and medicine.. 2019 May 108 :9-19. Epub 03/06/2019.

Identification of a neurologic scale that optimizes EMS detection of older adult traumatic brain injury patients who require transport to a trauma center.

Wasserman EB, Shah MN, Jones CM, Cushman JT, Caterino JM, Bazarian JJ, Gillespie SM, Cheng JD, Dozier A

Prehospital emergency care.. 2015 19 (2):202-12. Epub 10/07/2014.

Assessment of surgical residents' ability to predict appendicitis with computed tomography.

Kahn SA, Sleem R, Schiralli M, Stassen NA, Sangosanya A, Cheng JD, Gestring ML, Bankey PE

The American surgeon.. 2013 December 79 (12):1308-10. Epub 1900 01 01.

Risk factors associated with venous thromboembolism in isolated blunt chest trauma.

Kahn SA, Schubmehl H, Stassen NA, Sangosanya A, Cheng JD, Gestring ML, Bankey PE

The American surgeon.. 2013 May 79 (5):502-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Nonoperative management of blunt hepatic injury: an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guideline.

Stassen NA, Bhullar I, Cheng JD, Crandall M, Friese R, Guillamondegui O, Jawa R, Maung A, Rohs TJ, Sangosanya A, Schuster K, Seamon M, Tchorz KM, Zarzuar BL, Kerwin A

The journal of trauma and acute care surgery.. 2012 November 73 (5 Suppl 4):S288-93. Epub 1900 01 01.

Selective nonoperative management of blunt splenic injury: an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guideline.

Stassen NA, Bhullar I, Cheng JD, Crandall ML, Friese RS, Guillamondegui OD, Jawa RS, Maung AA, Rohs TJ, Sangosanya A, Schuster KM, Seamon MJ, Tchorz KM, Zarzuar BL, Kerwin AJ

The journal of trauma and acute care surgery.. 2012 November 73 (5 Suppl 4):S294-300. Epub 1900 01 01.

Impact of a graduated driver's license law on crashes involving young drivers in New York State.

Cheng JD, Schubmehl H, Kahn SA, Gestring ML, Sangosanya A, Stassen NA, Bankey PE

The journal of trauma and acute care surgery.. 2012 August 73 (2):457-61. Epub 1900 01 01.

Helicopters improve survival in seriously injured patients requiring interfacility transfer for definitive care.

Brown JB, Stassen NA, Bankey PE, Sangosanya AT, Cheng JD, Gestring ML

The Journal of trauma.. 2011 February 70 (2):310-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Mechanism of injury and special consideration criteria still matter: an evaluation of the National Trauma Triage Protocol.

Brown JB, Stassen NA, Bankey PE, Sangosanya AT, Cheng JD, Gestring ML

The Journal of trauma.. 2011 January 70 (1):38-44; discussion 44-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Child passenger safety: an evidence-based review.

Barraco RD, Cheng JD, Bromberg WJ, Falcone RA, Hammond JS, Lui FY, Sandhu RS, Scaff DW,

The Journal of trauma.. 2010 December 69 (6):1588-90. Epub 1900 01 01.

Helicopters and the civilian trauma system: national utilization patterns demonstrate improved outcomes after traumatic injury.

Brown JB, Stassen NA, Bankey PE, Sangosanya AT, Cheng JD, Gestring ML

The Journal of trauma.. 2010 November 69 (5):1030-4; discussion 1034-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The image of trauma. Gastric transection from blunt abdominal trauma.

Oppong BA, Lybrand K, David N, Cheng J

The Journal of trauma.. 2010 November 69 (5):1308. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ground level falls are associated with significant mortality in elderly patients.

Spaniolas K, Cheng JD, Gestring ML, Sangosanya A, Stassen NA, Bankey PE

The Journal of trauma.. 2010 October 69 (4):821-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Trauma center designation correlates with functional independence after severe but not moderate traumatic brain injury.

Brown JB, Stassen NA, Cheng JD, Sangosanya AT, Bankey PE, Gestring ML

The Journal of trauma.. 2010 August 69 (2):263-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

The aging road warrior: national trend toward older riders impacts outcome after motorcycle injury.

Brown JB, Bankey PE, Gorczyca JT, Cheng JD, Stassen NA, Gestring ML

The American surgeon.. 2010 March 76 (3):279-86. Epub 1900 01 01.

The incidence and clinical significance of pneumomediastinum found on computed tomography scan in blunt trauma patients.

Molena D, Burr N, Zucchiatti A, Lovria E, Gestring ML, Cheng JD, Bankey PE, Stassen NA

The American surgeon.. 2009 November 75 (11):1081-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Does the need for noncardiac surgery during ventricular assist device therapy impact clinical outcome?

Brown JB, Hallinan WM, Massey HT, Bankey PE, Cheng JD, Stassen NA, Sangosanya AT, Gestring ML

Surgery.. 2009 October 146 (4):627-33; discussion 633-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Prehospital spinal immobilization does not appear to be beneficial and may complicate care following gunshot injury to the torso.

Brown JB, Bankey PE, Sangosanya AT, Cheng JD, Stassen NA, Gestring ML

The Journal of trauma.. 2009 October 67 (4):774-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Mechanical ventilation strategies in massive chest trauma.

Rico FR, Cheng JD, Gestring ML, Piotrowski ES

Critical care clinics.. 2007 April 23 (2):299-315, xi. Epub 1900 01 01.

Isolated gastric injury after blunt abdominal trauma.

Gestring ML, Stassen NA, Cheng JD, Bankey PE

The Journal of trauma.. 2006 October 61 (4):1021. Epub 1900 01 01.

Magnetic resonance imaging in combination with helical computed tomography provides a safe and efficient method of cervical spine clearance in the obtunded trauma patient.

Stassen NA, Williams VA, Gestring ML, Cheng JD, Bankey PE

The Journal of trauma.. 2006 January 60 (1):171-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Multiple Shotgun Pellet Embolization to the Pulmonary Artery

Rico FR; Cheng JD; Bankey PE; Gorczyca JT; Gestring ML; Stassen NA; Palchick E; Piotrowski ES; Papadakos PJ;.

Critical Care & Shock. 2006; 9(2): 55-60.

Books

Tools of the Trade and Rules of the Road: A Surgical Guide (1997)

Chapter: "Draping"

Authors: EA Deitch

Publisher: Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia 1997

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5.0

One of the best doctors I have ever seen.

Jan 04, 2024

5.0

Thank you.

Aug 01, 2023

4.6

Told me what to expect how the procedure will go and what he will do.

Oct 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cheng is the best doctor I have ever worked with.

May 27, 2022

5.0

Always showed compassion and understanding of my situation.

Apr 19, 2022