About
Catherine Cheng, MD, FACP, earned her medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. She went on to serve as Chief Resident for the Transitional Year Residency program at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Dr. Cheng has practiced internal medicine since 2002 and joined Northwestern Medicine in 2009.
She spent her early Northwestern years at the Osher Center for Integrative Health before joining Northwestern Medicine Executive Health in 2014. From 2018 to 2021, she served as Interim Medical Director for Clinical Operations at the Osher Center. Dr. Cheng holds board certification in internal medicine and a Fellowship in the American College of Physicians. She speaks nationally on holistic health and well-being. Her medical interests include stress management, the social and emotional dimensions of health, and patient health education.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, University of Chicago Hospitals
Additional Training
Chief Resident, Transitional Year Residency Program, MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cheng right for?
Dr. Cheng is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who addresses health from a whole-person perspective. Patients navigating stress, burnout, or the emotional dimensions of chronic illness will find her approach well-suited to their needs. She works well with individuals who want thorough preventive care alongside meaningful health education. Those interested in integrative approaches to wellness benefit from her background at the Osher Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cheng specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She brings particular clinical focus to stress management, health education, and the social and emotional dimensions of health. Her background in integrative health at the Osher Center for Integrative Health adds a whole-person lens to her preventive care work.
Yes, Dr. Cheng holds board certification in internal medicine. She also carries a Fellowship in the American College of Physicians, a distinction that recognizes excellence and achievement in internal medicine.
Dr. Cheng earned her medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals and went on to serve as Chief Resident for the Transitional Year Residency program at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois.
Dr. Cheng has practiced internal medicine since 2002. She joined Northwestern Medicine in 2009 and has been part of the Northwestern Medicine Executive Health team since 2014.
Yes, Dr. Cheng spent several years at the Osher Center for Integrative Health early in her Northwestern career. From 2018 to 2021, she served as Interim Medical Director for Clinical Operations at the Osher Center. That background shapes her attention to the emotional and social factors that influence patient health.
Yes, Dr. Cheng speaks nationally on topics related to holistic health and well-being. Her national presence reflects her depth of knowledge in stress management and integrative approaches to preventive care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026