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Mr Leo Cheng

Mr Leo Cheng

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Essex, IG9 5HX

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32 years of experience

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32 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.99

241 patient reviews1 professional endorsement
4.99
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

324 recommendations for:

Wisdom Teeth Removal(87)
Oral Surgery(70)
Tooth Extraction(52)
Other(115)

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18 Apr 2024

Very thorough and impressive.

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About

Mr Leo Cheng is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with special interests in Oral, Maxillofacial, Head and Neck Surgery with over 30 years of experience. He is currently based in London and Hertfordshire and sees private patients at Rivers Hospital, The London Independent Hospital and Spire London East Hospital. He sees NHS patients at St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and Homerton University Hospital.

Mr Cheng obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree at the University of Edinburgh in 1985, followed by his Diploma of Fellowship in Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine at the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1990. He later went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Birmingham in 1991, followed by his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in general surgery in 1995. Following his specialist training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, he was awarded his Fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons and his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in 1999. Mr Cheng also completed his Master in Law (LLM) degree in medical practice from the University of Wales in 2006.

Mr Cheng has extensive expertise in all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery and head and neck surgery, including general oral & maxillofacial conditions, dentoalveolar surgery, facial skin cancer, salivary gland disorders, thyroid surgery and facial trauma.

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Cheng is the lead course organiser for the London Deanery for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a regular volunteer on the 'Mercy Ships' in West Africa, offering thyroid and maxillofacial reconstructive surgery services to the less fortunate in these countries. He is also the Director of About Face Patients' Support Group, a support group dedicated to helping patients who have undergone oral & maxillofacial surgery helping maximise their physical and psychological recovery.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Wisdom Teeth Removal (27%)
  • Oral Surgery (22%)
  • Tooth Extraction (16%)
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems (9%)
  • Excision of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum (8%)
  • Others (19%)

Subspecialties
  • Oral Surgery
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
  • Salivary Gland Disorders
  • Facial Trauma
  • Oral (Mouth) Cancer
  • Head & Neck Cancers
  • Lip Lesion
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Skin Cancer
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
  • Wisdom Teeth Removal
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Excision of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum
  • Excision of Lesion of Lip
  • Mouth Ulcer Treatment
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Stone Removal
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Lymph Node Biopsy

Registered with

General Dental Council

No. 60040

General Medical Council

No. 3541241


Qualifications

BDS - University of Edinburgh, UK in 1985

FDSRCS - Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 1990

MBChB - University of Birmingham, UK in 1991

FRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, UK in 1995

FRCS (Oral MaxFac) - Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, UK in 1999

LLM - University of Wales, UK in 2006


languages spoken
  • English

Location

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Nuffield Health The Holly Private Hospital

4.86
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High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
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4.7
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1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL
1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL
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4.81
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Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
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4.91
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High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom, CM21 0HH
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom, CM21 0HH
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Reviews

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Wisdom Teeth Removal (87)
Oral Surgery (70)
Tooth Extraction (52)
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems (29)
Excision of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum (25)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

241 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very thorough and impressive.

18 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Excision of Lesion of Lip
Tooth Extraction

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Lovely kind and professional consultant Felt very reassured with him

18 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Oral Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Amazing man, he listened and was understanding. He explained the diagnosis and surgical procedure in a very detailed and logical way. He discussed the next steps in and the next procedure.

18 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Oral Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant Energetic Excellent bedside manner Felt totally at ease

18 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Excision of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very thorough

17 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tooth Extraction
Oral Surgery
Wisdom Teeth Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good. He explained everything very well.

05 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Wisdom Teeth Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was excellent and took his time to explain things. Very good manner and very knowledgeable.

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tooth Extraction

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great communication and explained clearly all the processes that were required.

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Facial Trauma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very informative and built trust

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Wisdom Teeth Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very polite and thorough in explanation

28 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tooth Extraction
Oral Surgery
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1)

1 endorsement

Expert in diagnosis and treatment of routine and complex Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. Proactive.

15 Jun 2018
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Mr Karim Kassam

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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FAQ

What are Mr Leo Cheng's reviews like?

Mr Leo Cheng's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 241 reviews

What languages does Mr Leo Cheng speak?

Mr Leo Cheng speaks English

Where is Mr Leo Cheng located?

Mr Leo Cheng primarily practices at Nuffield Health The Holly Private Hospital, located at High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
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