Jonathan Cheng, M.D.
Professor

Dr. Jonathan Cheng is a native of Houston, Texas. At Rice University, he obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemical Physics and a minor in Art History. He received his MD degree from Baylor College of Medicine, and completed clinical training in Plastic Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin, and hand, microvascular, and peripheral nerve surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Cheng was awarded the Stephen Kroll Memorial Scholarship, by which he obtained specialized training in perforator flap and breast reconstructive microsurgery at University Hospital Gent.

Dr. Cheng provides skilled and compassionate care for adults and children at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center in Dallas and Plano. He specializes in Plastic Surgery, with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, peripheral nerve reconstruction, and microvascular surgery. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

Dr. Cheng performs basic and translational research in long gap nerve regeneration and nerve-machine interfaces. He has received competitive funding from federal research agencies. His research is focused on developing innovative scientific solutions for his patients' unmet clinical needs.

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine (2000)

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin (2006), Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Barnes Jewish Hospital (2007), Plastic Surgery/Hand and Microsurgery

• Adult hand surgery
• Brachial plexus reconstruction
• Breast reconstruction
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Facial reanimation
• Lymphatic reconstruction after breast cancer
• Nerve regeneration
• Nerve-machine interface
• Pediatric hand surgery
• Tissue engineering

Featured Publications

Percutaneous Fixation of Pediatric Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx Neck: A Novel Technique.

Pientka WF, Cheng J, Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2020 Nov

A bioelectric neural interface towards intuitive prosthetic control for amputees.

Nguyen AT, Xu J, Jiang M, Luu DK, Wu T, Tam WK, Zhao W, Drealan MW, Overstreet CK, Zhao Q, Cheng J, Keefer E, Yang Z, J Neural Eng 2020 Oct

Fascicle specific targeting for selective peripheral nerve stimulation.

Overstreet CK, Cheng J, Keefer EW, J Neural Eng 2019 Nov 16 6 066040

Comparison of provocative manoeuvres in diagnosing thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis.

Mailey B, Naram A, Cheng J, J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2019 Sep 44 7 750-752

Arthroscopic Ganglionectomy in the Pediatric Population.

Ben-Amotz O, Pezeshk RA, Sammer DM, Cheng J Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2018 11 142 5 718e-721e

Oral Antibiotics Are Effective for the Treatment of Hand Osteomyelitis in Children.

Kargel JS, Sammer DM, Pezeshk RA, Cheng J Hand (N Y) 2018 Aug 1558944718788666

Detergent-free Decellularized Nerve Grafts for Long-gap Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction.

Vasudevan S, Huang J, Botterman B, Matloub HS, Keefer E, Cheng J Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2014 Aug 2 8 e201

A rat model for long-gap peripheral nerve reconstruction.

Vasudevan S, Yan JG, Zhang LL, Matloub HS, Cheng JJ Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2013 Oct 132 4 871-6

In-Depth Look at the Anatomical Relationship of the Lesser Occipital Nerve, Great Auricular Nerve, and Spinal Accessory Nerve and Their Implication in Safety of Operations in the Posterior Triangle of the Neck.

Amirlak B, Lu KB, Erickson CR, Sanniec K, Totonchi A, Peled ZM, Cheng JC, Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 09 146 3 509-514

MR neurography of the brachial plexus in adult and pediatric age groups: evolution, recent advances, and future directions.

Mazal AT, Faramarzalian A, Samet JD, Gill K, Cheng J, Chhabra A, Expert Rev Med Devices 2020 Jan

 Featured Books

Nerve Transfers to Restore Pronation. In Master Skills in Nerve Repair: Tips and Techniques

Cheng J, Mackinnon SE (2008). Rosemont, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Repair of the Partial Mastectomy Defect with Free Tissue Transfer. In Oncoplastic Surgery of the Breast

Hamdi M, Cheng J (2009). London, Elsevier

Nerve Transfers for Digital Sensation. In Master Skills in Nerve Repair: Tips and Techniques

Cheng J, Mackinnon SE (2008). Rosemont, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Upper Extremity Crush Injuries. In Decision Making in Plastic Surgery

Cheng J (2010). St. Louis, QMP

Upper Extremity Injection Injuries. In Decision Making in Plastic Surgery

Cheng J (2010). St. Louis, QMP

Peripheral Nerve Compression and Pain. In Pain Management for Clinicians: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment

Lies SR, Kao DS, Cheng J (2020). Heidelberg, Springer

• Chair, UT System Faculty Advisory Council
  University of Texas System (2017-2018)
• President, Faculty Senate
  UT Southwestern Medical Center (2014-2015)
• Chief of Hand, Peripheral Nerve, and Microvascular Surgery
  Division of Plastic Surgery, Children's Medical Center, Dallas (2013)
• Co-Director of Microsurgery Fellowship
  Department of Plastic Surgery (2012)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  (2012)
• Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  Board Certified Hand Surgeon (2010)
• Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (2010)
• Faculty Senator
  UT Southwestern Medical Center (2010-2015)
• Young Leader, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  (2010)
• Stephen Kroll Memorial Scholarship
  International competitively-selected scholarship in perforator flap microsurgery. (2007)

• American Association of Plastic Surgeons (2020)
• Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons (2018)
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017)
• American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (2014)
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2012)
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2011)
• Plastic Surgery Research Council (2011)