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Robert Cheney MD
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1998
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Contact Information:
Capital Region Orthopedic Group
1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 200
Attn: Jenn Foley
Albany, NY 12206
Tel: (518) 489-2666
Fax: (518) 489-5933
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Surgery-Spine Division Fellowship
07/1995 - 06/1996
William Beaumont Hosp
Royal Oak, MI
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
07/1990 - 06/1995
Akron City Hospital
Akron, OH
Internship
Surgery Internship
07/1989 - 06/1990
Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME
Portland, ME
Medical Education
MD
1985 - 05/1989
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Dr. Robert Cheney specializes in treating all aspects of the spine. He is widely regarded as one of the most experienced spine surgeons in the region. More than 50% of his practice is devoted to degenerative cervical spine care, as well as treating lumbar and thoracic conditions. He is one of a few local surgeons who can perform cervical disc replacements and Kyphoplasty Procedures -- training other doctors in these advanced techniques.
Dr. Cheney is reputed for his keen technical expertise, combined with strong communication skills: “I evaluate my patients, but also educate and empower them to move forward and get better.”
