About
Dr. Isabel Cheon graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania before earning her medical degree from the University of Southern California. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Diego, where she served as Chief Resident. She holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Cheon brings over 15 years of clinical experience, including nearly 12 years at Scripps Clinic Medical Group in San Diego. She guided residents in the UCSD Internal Medicine Residency Primary Care Pathway as a mentor and educator. San Diego Magazine named her one of San Diego's Top Doctors, and she has received multiple awards for teaching, compassion, and service. She has also earned national recognition for outstanding clinical outcomes and patient experience. For Dr. Cheon, medicine is a calling rooted in faith, service, and connection. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, volunteering in the community, and spending time with her husband and children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude)
Medical School
University of Southern California
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of California, San Diego (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cheon right for?
Dr. Cheon is well suited for adults seeking comprehensive primary care grounded in evidence and empathy. Patients managing obesity, chronic conditions, or preventive health goals benefit from her dual board certification. She connects especially well with patients who value a physician who commits deeply to the long-term relationship. Her background in teaching and mentorship reflects the same attentiveness she brings to every patient encounter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cheon specializes in internal medicine and preventive care, with additional expertise in obesity medicine. She treats a broad range of chronic conditions and focuses on comprehensive preventive wellness. Her dual board certification reflects the breadth of her clinical training.
Yes. Dr. Cheon holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Cheon completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Diego, where she served as Chief Resident. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Cheon brings over 15 years of clinical experience. She spent nearly 12 of those years at Scripps Clinic Medical Group delivering personalized primary care to patients across San Diego.
Yes. San Diego Magazine named Dr. Cheon one of San Diego's Top Doctors. She has also received multiple awards for teaching, compassion, and service, and earned national recognition for outstanding clinical outcomes and patient experience.
Yes. Dr. Cheon mentored residents in the UCSD Internal Medicine Residency Primary Care Pathway. Her service as Chief Resident at UCSD also reflected her leadership and dedication to medical education.
Dr. Cheon takes a thoughtful, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach. She views medicine as a calling rooted in faith, service, and connection, and considers it a privilege to accompany patients through every stage of life.
Yes. Dr. Cheon holds board certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She treats obesity as a clinical condition alongside her broader internal medicine and preventive care practice.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026