
Jonathan Cheng, M.D.
Professor
Department Plastic Surgery
Graduate Programs Biomedical Engineering
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Biography
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.
Education
- 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
Research Interest
- 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
Publications
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
Books
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
Honors & Awards
- 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)
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- 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)