Jessica Cheng

Jessica Cheng, M.D. is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope Orange County. She specializes in Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine, focusing on optimizing function and independence for cancer patients across all stages of their treatment journey.

• Doctor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine (2017)
• Internal Medicine Internship and PM&R Residency, Loma Linda University Health (2017–2021)
• Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2021–2022)

Dr. Cheng's research and clinical practice center on Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions in Oncology, Non-Opioid Pain Management, and Assistive Devices. Her work emphasizes a holistic body-mind-spirit approach to rehabilitation, integrating targeted therapy prescriptions, exercise, and spasticity management for cancer patients.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in Head and Neck Cancer rehabilitation, including systematic reviews on lymphedema interventions and functional outcomes. She also contributes to Integrative Oncology research and educational case studies on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and aromatase inhibitor effects.

At City of Hope, Dr. Cheng collaborates with oncologic teams and supportive care specialists to deliver cohesive care plans. Fluent in Spanish and Mandarin, she advocates for patient-centered care while balancing family time and creative physical activities.