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Dr. Patrick Cheng, DC
Dr. Patrick Cheng, DC 27 Years · South San Francisco

The BACK Doctor

Quick & accurate diagnosis of injuries from sports, daily life & car accidents. Walk-ins welcome. Same-day urgent care.

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4.7 ★
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27
Years in Business
Walk-Ins Welcome
Free Consultations
Same-Day Urgent Care
What We Do
27 Years of
Expert Care

Your Body
Deserves Better

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At Patrick Cheng, DC — The BACK Doctor, the first office visit is the most important visit. Dr. Cheng takes the time to truly hear your problems, investigate other potential ailments, and map out a clear path to recovery.

With 27 years of hands-on clinical experience, Dr. Cheng provides URGENT CARE for patients who can't wait — same-day appointments available for acute injuries, sports accidents, and car accident recovery.

Whether you're a D1 college athlete, a weekend warrior, or dealing with years of chronic pain — Dr. Cheng's accurate, fast diagnosis approach gets to the root of the problem so you can get back to living.

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Sports Injuries

From D1 college athletes to weekend warriors and high school players — Dr. Cheng diagnoses and treats sports injuries with precision, getting you back in the game fast.

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Back & Hip Pain

Chronic lower back pain, hip discomfort, and spinal issues often respond dramatically to chiropractic adjustment. One treatment can change years of suffering.

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Car Accident Recovery

Whiplash, soft tissue damage, and post-accident injuries require immediate, specialized care. Dr. Cheng provides comprehensive documentation and works with insurance.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Dr. Cheng's specialized electrical muscle stimulation therapy is a total game changer — targeting deep muscle tissue for accelerated healing and pain relief.

Our Approach

The First Visit
Is Everything

Dr. Cheng believes the first office visit sets the tone for your entire recovery. Rather than rushing through a standard protocol, he takes time to listen, investigate, and understand the full picture of what's happening in your body.

With 27 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cheng has developed an approach that combines thorough evaluation with decisive treatment — providing URGENT CARE without sacrificing the accuracy of his diagnosis.

"Quick & accurate diagnosis of injuries from sports, daily life & car accidents" is not just a tagline — it's how every patient leaves with a clear understanding of their condition and a plan to fix it.

27 Years Experience Certified Professional Sports Specialist VA Insurance
The first visit, Dr. Cheng spends real time listening to your problems and investigating potential ailments beyond the obvious. Many patients come in for one complaint and leave with answers to pain they'd given up on.
Dr. Cheng's chiropractic bodywork is precision-driven. Gentle yet decisive adjustments restore spinal alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and activate the body's natural healing response — often providing relief patients feel immediately.
Combining chiropractic care with targeted physical therapy ensures that structural corrections are reinforced with muscle re-education and strength work — so results last long after you leave the office.
Dr. Cheng's electrical muscle stimulation machine is praised by long-term patients as a total game changer. EMS penetrates deep into muscle tissue, breaking up chronic tension patterns and accelerating recovery from both acute and old injuries.
Pain doesn't wait for appointments. Dr. Cheng offers same-day urgent care for acute injuries, car accidents, sports trauma, and flare-ups. Walk-ins are welcome — no need to suffer while waiting for an opening.
What We Offer

Comprehensive Care
For Every Injury

Chiropractic Bodywork

Chiropractic Bodywork

Precise, hands-on spinal and joint adjustments that restore alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and put your body back in balance — often providing immediate relief.

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Targeted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques that rebuild strength, restore range of motion, and retrain your body to move correctly — preventing future injury.

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Sports Injury Treatment

Sports Injury Treatment

From D1 college athletes at San Jose State to high school sports — Dr. Cheng treats athletic injuries with the skill and accuracy that outperforms many on-site trainers.

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Car Accident Recovery

Car Accident Recovery

Comprehensive care for auto accident injuries including whiplash, soft tissue damage, and spinal trauma. Dr. Cheng provides thorough documentation and works with insurance.

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Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Dr. Cheng's EMS therapy is described by patients as a total game changer. Deep muscle penetration releases chronic tension, accelerates healing, and produces results physical therapy alone cannot achieve.

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Urgent Care Walk-Ins

Urgent Care & Walk-Ins

Don't wait for a scheduled appointment when you're in pain. Dr. Cheng provides same-day urgent care — walk in, get assessed, and start your recovery today.

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Dr. Patrick Cheng, DC
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27 Years · South San Francisco
Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Patrick Cheng,
DC

Dr. Patrick Cheng has been serving South San Francisco and the greater Peninsula for 27 years — building a reputation as the go-to chiropractor for athletes, accident victims, and anyone dealing with stubborn musculoskeletal pain.

His philosophy is simple: the first visit is the most important visit. Too many patients have been written off by providers who didn't take the time to truly investigate. Dr. Cheng does things differently — he listens, digs deeper, and often uncovers ailments that were going unaddressed.

With a practice that spans sports injury, physical therapy, car accident recovery, and advanced electrical muscle stimulation, Dr. Cheng offers a uniquely comprehensive approach that delivers results other practitioners miss. Best of all, he accepts VA insurance — ensuring veterans can access world-class care.

📅 27 Years in Practice
🎓 Certified Professional
🏈 D1 Athlete Care
🇺🇸 VA Insurance Accepted
🆓 Free Consultations
📍 South San Francisco
Patient Experience

Real Results You Can Trust

Hear from patients who found lasting relief with Dr. Patrick Cheng

⭐ 4.7 Stars — 111 Reviews on Yelp
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Had a knee problem and Dr. Cheng was incredibly helpful. 1st time going to a chiropractor and Dr. Cheng made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole experience.
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Rj G.
Daly City
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Dr. Cheng is an excellent Physical Therapist. Very knowledgeable on muscles and nerves. Very affordable and takes VA insurance. His adjustments are incredible.
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John T.
South San Francisco
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If I can give extra stars I would! Amazing experience! I went in with a sore back, the doctor made a couple adjustments and it feels much better.
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Bebe E.
South San Francisco
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I've been coming to see Dr. Cheng for years, even after moving out of the area I always make the drive when my lower back acts up. His electrical muscle stimulation machine is a total game changer.
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Roman S.
Belmont
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Best chiropractor I ever had. One adjustment took care of chronic pain I had on my hip and lower back for years. PT did not make any improvements.
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Susan L.
New York
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I'm a D1 Athlete at San Jose State University and whenever I have any kind of injury Pat treats them better than my trainer at school.
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Angel I.
Pacifica
Find Us

South San Francisco
Location

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Address

502 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Office Hours
Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
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Parking

Free parking on-site

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Call us today or book online. Dr. Cheng will evaluate your condition, answer all your questions, and start you on the path to recovery — same day if needed.