D.O.
Supportive Care Medicine Physician
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Family Medicine - School of Osteopathic Medicine, Rowan University, Stratford, NJ
As a supportive care physician at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, Jee Won Cheong, DO, values his role as both an advocate and compassionate partner for cancer patients and their families. Drawn to specialize in palliative and supportive care medicine because of the meaningful, hands-on impact it allows him to have on patients’ lives, Dr. Cheong strives to help patients interpret complex medical information so they can make choices that truly reflect their personal values and goals.
Following years of volunteer work in various health care environments, Dr. Cheong earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. He went on to complete a family medicine residency at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, and a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
A Southern California native fluent in Korean, Dr. Cheong is an enthusiastic sports fan who enjoys spending his free time on the golf course.