Nicole Cherng

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, UMass Memorial Health Care, UMass Memorial Medical Center

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Dr. Nicole Cherng is a surgeon-scientist whose research focuses on metabolic and bariatric surgery, pediatric surgical disparities, and innovative approaches to surgical education. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of both clinical outcomes and equity in adolescent bariatric care. Dr. Cherng’s most cited paper, “Ligamentum teres cardiopexy for post vertical sleeve gastrectomy gastroesophageal reflux” (2023, 7 citations), introduces a novel surgical technique to address a common complication of sleeve gastrectomy, offering a potential alternative for patients with refractory reflux. She has also made pivotal contributions to health equity research, as demonstrated by her study “Racial Disparities in Paediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: An MBSAQIP Analysis” (2025, 5 citations), which examines the impact of policy changes on access and outcomes for minority adolescents. Her complementary work, “Trends (2017-2022) in adolescent metabolic and bariatric surgery” (2024, 4 citations), provides critical longitudinal data on the evolving landscape of pediatric bariatric surgery. Additionally, Dr. Cherng has explored innovative educational methods, as seen in her pilot study on robotic surgery case videos for first-year medical students (2023, 1 citation), bridging the gap between virtual anatomy resources and real-world surgical practice. Her research not only improves surgical techniques and patient outcomes but also addresses systemic inequities, making her a leading voice in the field.