Dr. Janine Zee-Cheng, MD

DPC Pediatrics physician, Zionsville, IN

Peppermint Pediatrics

Dr. Zee-Cheng is a DPC Pediatrics physician at Peppermint Pediatrics who worked in the Pediatric ICU for nearly a decade.

4444 West 126th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care, out-of-network for insurance
Board certification
Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care

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About Dr. Zee-Cheng

Dr. Zee-Cheng earned her MD from Indiana University in 2008. She finished residency in 2011 and a fellowship in 2015, both at Indiana University School of Medicine. She holds board certification in pediatrics and in pediatric critical care.

She is an adjunct assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. She worked in the Pediatric ICU for nearly a decade, then returned to primary care pediatrics. Members get direct, 24/7 access to their pediatrician, and they can reach her directly through her personal email and cell number.

She puts the child first, ahead of metrics and reimbursement. She is interested in children's and teens' mental wellness, chronic conditions, neurodiversity and needle anxiety. Outside work, she enjoys digital art and fitness gaming.

Membership and fees

Membership at Peppermint Pediatrics is $160 a month for children from newborn to their 6th birthday and $130 a month for children ages 6 and up.

There is also a one-time, nonrefundable registration fee of $100, or $150 for more than one child.

Membership includes 24/7 direct access to the pediatrician, sick visits, a quarterly check-in, and virtual visits, texting and phone calls.

Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.

Services

Child and teen mental wellness Chronic conditions Neurodiversity Needle anxiety management Piercing
What pediatrics doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Indiana University (BS, 2004)
Medical school
Indiana University (2008)
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine (2011)
Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine (2015)
Board certification
Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care
Professional memberships
FAAP, Association of Professional Piercers
NPI
1457513558

Hospital and practice affiliations

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Association of Professional Piercers since September 2022

Location

4444 West 126th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077
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Recognition and research

Publications

"Suicide and Self-Harm in Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A U.S. Virtual Pediatric Systems, LLC, Database Study of PICU Admissions, 2016-2021" in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2024)
"Refractory Atelectasis and Response to Chest Physiotherapy" in Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care (2023)
"Characteristics and Outcomes of Critically Ill Children With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome" in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2022)
"Changes in Pediatric ICU Utilization and Clinical Trends During the Coronavirus Pandemic" in Chest (2021)
"Successful Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in an Adolescent Male with Pyogenic Liver Abscess" in Case Reports in Critical Care (2019)

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Zee-Cheng take insurance, or offer a membership?

Peppermint Pediatrics is a direct primary care practice with monthly memberships. It is out-of-network for insurance plans. Membership uses no contracts and there is no obligation.

How much does a membership at Peppermint Pediatrics cost?

Membership is $160 a month for children from newborn to their 6th birthday and $130 a month for children ages 6 and up. A one-time, nonrefundable registration fee of $100 applies, or $150 for more than one child.

Is Dr. Zee-Cheng board certified?

She holds board certification in pediatrics and in pediatric critical care.

Where did Dr. Zee-Cheng train?

She earned her MD at Indiana University in 2008. She finished residency in 2011 and a fellowship in 2015, both at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Does Dr. Zee-Cheng offer telehealth?

Peppermint Pediatrics includes video visits in membership, along with texting and phone calls.

Does Dr. Zee-Cheng help children with needle anxiety?

Managing needle anxiety is one of her special interests.

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