Jeffrey Cheng, MD, pediatric otolaryngologist, has been promoted to full professor in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communications Sciences, effective December 1, 2025.
“This promotion is a testament to your hard work and achievements in our department, including your dedication to clinical excellence and our academic missions,” said Howard W. Francis, MD, chair of the department. “We are confident that you will continue to make meaningful contributions here at Duke, in the broader medical community and in the lives of our patients.”
As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon Dr. Cheng is dedicated to helping children with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including cochlear implant surgery, pediatric airway disorders and chronic ear diseases, and anterior skull base surgery.
His research interests include a wide range of pediatric otolaryngology conditions, with over 50 peer reviewed publications. His current focus is on patient quality and safety. He serves as medical director for quality and safety for the Duke Children's Surgery Program and the Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, to ensure a culture of safety and to advance quality improvement science to improve outcomes.