Cardiology

Jie Cheng, M.D.

Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Laboratory

Dr. Jie Cheng, MD, PhD, is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, with a focus on complex cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome, cardiomyopathy, and systolic heart failure. He treats patients aged 16 years and older, including adults with refractory rhythm disorders requiring advanced interventions. Practicing in Houston, Texas, since 1982, Dr. Cheng performs catheter ablations,

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (MD, 1982)
Residency: The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University (Internal Medicine, 1994)
Fellowship: University of Chicago (Cardiovascular Disease, 1996)
Fellowship: University of California San Francisco (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1998)
Doctorate: Case Western Reserve University (Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017, 2022-2023 (3 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Conditions & Treatments

Pacemaker ImplantationCardiac AblationCardiac ArrhythmiasICD ImplantationAtrial FibrillationArrhythmia Management

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist Hospital
Texas Heart Institute
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Languages

English, Mandarin[2], Spanish[2]

Conditions Dr. Cheng treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Cheng accept Aetna insurance?

Jie Cheng's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 2 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Cheng practice?

Jie Cheng practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Texas Heart Institute.

What does Dr. Cheng specialize in?

Jie Cheng is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

How long has Dr. Cheng been practicing?

Jie Cheng has 44+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Cheng's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (MD, 1982); Residency: The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University (Internal Medicine, 1994); Fellowship: University of Chicago (Cardiovascular Disease, 1996).