Catherine C. Cheng, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Concierge Medicine
Executive Wellness
Health Education
Stress Management

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1999
Residency:: University of Chicago - 2002

Languages Spoken

Mandarin Chinese

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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156 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

February 20, 2026

5.0

Amazing doctor with lots of resources. Great relationship with her patients and always looking out for your best interest.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cheng is a fantastic physician. Very knowledgeable, caring, focus on the patients needs. Very interested in the patient in a holistic way. Great listener. Always looking for different alternatives to improve patient health.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Immediate connection and holistic discussion on health.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She is knowledgeable, a great listener, and provides fantastic guidance and direction. She has helped me address some long-standing issues that I wouldn't have without her help.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cheng is very thorough, thoughtful and kind. She listens and makes sure every base is covered when trying to figure out some of the complications in my care. She is amazing!

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She's great and very thorough.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She truly understands patient psychology. Super smart. Builds a great effective relationship with the patient. Stellar communication skills.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Nobody at being curious hearing the patient response and providing a thoughtful response

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Very caring and professional.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, truly engaged, and committed to the best outcomes possible.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She is really a great doctor. Very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. She takes the time to explain our results and makes suggestions to improve our health. She truly cares about my health.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She authentic , caring, knowledgeable and real!

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cheng really digs in to understand a patient's holistic well-being. She looks beyond the test results, finding ways for her patients to live his/her best life.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheng is exceptional, she listens and has a warm approach to concerns.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, very knowledgeable, innovative, responsive, great communicator

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Cathy is the consummate medical professional. She always has the patient foremost in mind. Cares for the whole being of the patient.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She cares so much about me as a patient and person. She tries to understand my holistic lifestyle

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December 05, 2025

4.0

Very responsive and caring.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cheng is an All-Star. That's why I've been coming back to see her for over 12 years, the last 6 while living in California. It's worth flying back to see Cathy and the team at Northwestern Executive Health and Northwestern Hospital. She's so focused on my complete health, happiness and wellbeing. An All-Star Doctor but an even better person.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent internist with excellent bed side manner

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November 21, 2025

5.0

She was super. Knows her stuff. Is pragmatic with recommendations - realizes life is a series of tradeoffs and gives advice accordingly.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cheng does a fantastic job blending physical health with mental health. She is very holistically oriented. I appreciate that approach.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

she is simply the best medical professional I have known. She takes time and reviews the whole person not just the results

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She's fantastic, can't think of a bad thing to say about her

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very thorough doctor with excellent communication skills. Takes the time necessary to make and explain her recommendations for better health.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

She listens and is emphatic. She is not only interested in physical wellbeing but also mental wellbeing.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, Helpful and Caring

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough and spends the time asking pertinent questions and making very good care recommendations.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cheng is personable and down to earth. Connects with patients easily and offers great advice.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful to talk to and very responsive.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cheng is amazing. She listens, is thoughtful, took the time to fully understand everything I needed to share and is incredible at problem solving intricate challenges I am facing.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Comprehensive. Holistic. Listened to and discussed my concerns and offered insightful recommendations. Caring.

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July 13, 2025

4.0

Dr. Cheng is very attentive and knowledgeable. I have had some instances of where I think follow-up labs should have been suggested based on prior visits and weren't done.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

I felt Dr. Cheng really cared about my well-being and it was very easy to have discussions with her. I did not feel rushed at all during discussions.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheng is personable, very attentive and knowledgeable. I didn't feel rushed and felt very cared for. She's comfortable to take to and make everything so easy. Loved her!

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July 07, 2025

5.0

the best MD!

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June 28, 2025

5.0

Was well prepared for my visit and we discussed a variety of health topics. I especially appreciated the book recommendations

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Spent time to discuss and explain results and concerns.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful, experienced and practical.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Very good explaining things and good questions asked and responses. Realistic suggestions on improving health.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, thorough and listens.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

As I mentioned above, she is an outstanding physician who provides very solid medical advice. I highly recommend Dr. Cheng.

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Great listener that provides wonderful perspective and feedback regarding results. Provides recommendations while respecting your own perspective. Genuinely cares about your health and well-being.

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May 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheng is great.

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Disclosures

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Stryker Corporation

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