Dr. Robert A. Cheney, M.D.

Orthopedics physician, Albany, NY

Dr. Cheney specializes in spine surgery and treats lumbar and thoracic spine conditions. He is one of the doctors at The Bone & Joint Center.

1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12206

At a glance

Board certification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Self-pay option

The practice has a self-pay option, and insurance claims are not submitted for self-pay.

Languages

English

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About Dr. Cheney

Dr. Cheney is a medical doctor who specializes in spine surgery. He treats lumbar and thoracic spine conditions. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He is one of the doctors at The Bone & Joint Center. He is part of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Albany Med Health System. He earned his medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.

His internship in 1990 was at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. His orthopaedic surgery residency was with Summa Akron City Hospital/St. Thomas Hospital. He finished a fellowship in 1996 at William Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak.

He holds a clinical faculty appointment at Albany Medical College. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Spine surgery Lumbar spine conditions Thoracic spine conditions

What orthopedics doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

University of Vermont College of Medicine

Internship

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Summa Akron City Hospital/St. Thomas Hospital

Fellowship

William Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak

Board certification

Orthopaedic Surgery (1998), American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional memberships

American College of Surgeons (fellow), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (fellow), American Medical Association, Crawford Campbell Society, Medical Society of New York, Medical Society of Albany County, New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society

License

New York Verify with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

NPI

1649280397

Hospital and practice affiliations

One of the doctors at The Bone & Joint Center

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Med Health System

Holds a clinical faculty appointment at Albany Medical College

Location

1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12206

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Recognition and research

Awards

He was named a Top Doctor in orthopaedic surgery.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Cheney take insurance, or offer a membership?

The practice has a self-pay option. Insurance claims are not submitted for self-pay.

Is Dr. Cheney board certified?

Yes. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Cheney train?

He earned his medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He did an internship at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and an orthopaedic surgery residency in Akron, OH. He also finished a fellowship in 1996 at William Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak.