Dr. Jonathan Cheng, MD, PhD

"My goal is to deliver the most precise and effective treatments available, while supporting each patient with compassion and clear communication throughout their journey." - Dr. Jonathan Cheng

Biography

Dr. Jonathan Cheng is a board-certified physician and the Medical Director of New Horizons Wellness Center and MediSpa in Shenandoah, Texas, with more than 15 years of experience in advanced medical care. He provides the medical oversight behind the center's weight management, hormone therapy, and aesthetic programs, and he speaks English and Mandarin Chinese.

Dr. Cheng earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA as a Regents Scholar and Phi Beta Kappa member, then completed dual MD and PhD degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the USC Keck School of Medicine, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed an internal medicine internship at UCLA Olive View Medical Center and his residency in radiation oncology at UC Irvine Health and City of Hope, where he served as Chief Resident. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology and has practiced in Texas since 2010. His clinical expertise includes IMRT, brachytherapy, and image-guided radiation therapies, and he has published research on rectal cancer and head and neck cancer outcomes.

Credentials at a glance

• Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology
• Doctorate and Medical Degree: MD and PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, USC Keck School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha)
• Undergraduate: BS, Biochemistry, UCLA (Regents Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa)
• Internship: Internal Medicine, UCLA Olive View Medical Center
• Residency: Radiation Oncology, UC Irvine Health and City of Hope (Chief Resident, 2009 to 2010)
• Hospital Affiliations: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital; HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
• Memberships: American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO); American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); American Brachytherapy Society (ABS); American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO); Radiological Society of North America (RSNA); American Medical Association (AMA)
• Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese

Awards and honors

• RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award (2009)
• Chief Resident, UC Irvine Radiation Oncology (2009 to 2010)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2004 to 2005)
• Dunn Award for Excellence in Biochemistry (1998)
• Naumberg Research Award (1997)
• UCLA Regents Scholarship (1994 to 1998)

Public reputation and professional profiles

• Healthgrades
• Doximity
• Sharecare

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