Gregory A. Cheek

Gregory A. Cheek, MD is an Associate Professor in both Anesthesiology and Medicine at the School of Medicine, Loma Linda University. With a dual academic appointment, Dr. Cheek bridges anesthesiology and internal medicine while focusing on interventional pulmonology, radiation oncology, and respiratory disease diagnostics.

• Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University, 1987
• Master of Science in Public Health, Loma Linda University, 1983
• Bachelor of Science, Pacific Union College, 1982

His research spans lung cancer (proton beam therapy, radiation dosimetry), interventional pulmonology (bronchoscopy, endobronchial obstruction), and respiratory infections (Coccidioidomycosis, diagnostic techniques). Recent work highlights multimodal sampling during advanced bronchoscopy for atypical infections (2023) and multidisciplinary approaches to complex thoracic conditions (2012).

Dr. Cheek's publications focus on radiation oncology (non-small cell lung cancer, hypofractionation), pulmonary injury (proton/photon radiation effects), and diagnostic innovations (endobronchial obstruction, heart block). His clinical trials include studies on sepsis treatments and ARDS interventions.

• Community Involvement: Vocal soloist in Loma Linda Mens Chorus (2004–2005), medical journal presentations, and church performances
• Institutional Roles: Medical Director of Adult Bronchoscopy/Interventional Pulmonology (since 1997), Chair of CQI Bronchoscopy Committee, Thoracic Tumor Board Co-Chair

Dr. Cheek leads multidisciplinary teams in lung cancer care, interventional pulmonology, and radiation therapy, with a legacy of clinical trials spanning 2004–2013 on ARDS, sepsis, and pneumonia treatments.