DUAL SPECIALIST EXPERT PROFILE
Dr Jian Cheng
Nephrologist / General Medicine Physician
MBBS, MPH (with distinction), Grad Cert (Higher Ed), FRACP, FHEA

DR JIAN CHENG SUMMARY
Dr Jian Cheng is a Dual Qualified Expert. As an Australian-based health professional. Dr Cheng is trained as a Nephrologist with a specialisation in Kidneys and a General Medicine Physician. Dr Jian Cheng is committed to holistic patient-centred care, with an emphasis on empowering individuals living with kidney disease.
On top of his clinical work, he is co-director of the Department of General Medicine, a member of the Morbidity / Mortality Committee and the Rapid Response Committee at Orange Base Hospital. He brings a thorough understanding of hospital procedures and treatment pathways and is actively involved in patient education about kidney disease as well as in peer education for nephrology trainees.
With a strong background in nephrology/urology and general medicine, Dr Cheng brings valuable clinical expertise to the Medico-Legal sector. Rendering comprehensive Face-to-Face assessments, medication and file review services to support informed and objective case outcomes.
Read Dr Cheng’s article on Understanding Kidney Trauma and Permanent Disability.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Diabetic kidney disease,
- Glomerulonephritis,
- Polycystic kidney disease,
- Kidney stones,
- Hypertension,
- Dialysis,
- Transplantation.
DR CHENG ACCREDITATIONS
- SIRA NSW Accredited Assessor of Permanent Impairment (WPI) AMA Guides 5th Ed.
- SIRA NSW Motor Accident Guidelines
- Health Practitioner Authorised to Give Evidence (WPI) AMA Guides 4th Ed.
- RTWSA
- TASMANIA Impairment Assessor, AMA4
DR CHENG QUALIFICATIONS
- University of SydneyUniversity of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- University of NewcastleUniversity of Newcastle
Master of Public Health (with Distinction), Public Health
- Monash UniversityMonash University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – MBBS, Medicine
- Associate Fellow of the College of Medical Administrators
Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Advance HE
- GlomCon Virtual Fellowship
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Independent Medical Examination (IME) Expertise:
Dr Cheng is available to conduct comprehensive and impartial Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), providing detailed reports that support legal, insurance, and compensation assessments.
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