She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield. After attending the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine, Dr. Cherness completed her residency training at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Her professional affiliations include HealthCare Partners IPA - South Bay, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).