Larner College of Medicine

Katharine Cheung

Assistant Professor

Interim Director, UVM Center on Aging at Larner College Of Medicine

Associate Director for Research, UVM Center on Aging at LCOM

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Alma mater(s)
  • Ph.D., University of Vermont
  • Fellowship and Residency, Stanford University Hospital
  • M.D, Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • M.A, Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • B.A., Tufts University
Affiliated Department(s)

Center on Aging

BIO

Dr. Cheung is a geriatric and palliative nephrologist, passionate about caring for patients and their families as they navigate serious illnesses, including advanced kidney disease and kidney failure.

Getting to know her patients and ensuring they receive high-quality, evidence-based care that aligns with their goals is incredibly rewarding to Dr. Cheung.

She meets patients and families where they are and provides supportive guidance to help them make informed decisions.

Her research focuses on the care of older adults with kidney disease (geriatric nephrology). She's particularly interested in understanding how and why kidney disease is more prevalent in women and in different regions of the country.

Publications

Cheung Publications

Bio

Dr. Cheung is a geriatric and palliative nephrologist, passionate about caring for patients and their families as they navigate serious illnesses, including advanced kidney disease and kidney failure.

Getting to know her patients and ensuring they receive high-quality, evidence-based care that aligns with their goals is incredibly rewarding to Dr. Cheung.

She meets patients and families where they are and provides supportive guidance to help them make informed decisions.

Her research focuses on the care of older adults with kidney disease (geriatric nephrology). She's particularly interested in understanding how and why kidney disease is more prevalent in women and in different regions of the country.

Board Certifications

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Nephrology