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Irene Cheong
( out of 170 reviews )

Irene Cheong, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, GNP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676
  • Irene received her doctorate degree in nursing practice from the University of Utah in 2014. Prior to joining the Cardiology Clinic, she practiced as an independent clinician at Health Clinics of Utah providing primary care for patients from all ages and with diverse healthcare needs. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked at the inpatient Cardiovascular and Cardiac Catheterization Recovery units at the University Hospital caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions, such as myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, coronary bypass surgery, valvular diseases, cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

    Irene's professional interests include cardiovascular medicine, preventive health and gerontology. She is committed to promote healthy aging for all individuals. In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, cooking, baking, and singing.

    Board Certification

    ANCC - Adult Nurse Practitioner
    ANCC - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 170 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    December 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Knowledgeable and competent

    December 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cheong is very nice and easy to talk to. She included me in decision making and helping me with my blood pressure.

    December 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Irene is very conscentious, has a great bedside manner and is easy to talk to and get answers to your questions.

    December 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She prescribed a new medication for me wih no explanation of it's purpose, effects, or the reason for the prescription.

    November 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She helped us along with what we need to know.

    November 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Irene P.N. Cheong is an excellent, caring, knowledgeable, and attentive cardiology practitioner. I have a high level of confidence in the care I receive from her.

    November 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Cheong was absolutely fantastic.

    November 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Irene's many years of experience in the cardio field are an advantage for her patients. She is a positive first step in this patient's University of Utah Heart Division introduction. Irene is simply a comfortably enlightening experience.

    November 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She was professional and very positive and that helped me relax

  • Irene received her doctorate degree in nursing practice from the University of Utah in 2014. Prior to joining the Cardiology Clinic, she practiced as an independent clinician at Health Clinics of Utah providing primary care for patients from all ages and with diverse healthcare needs. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked at the inpatient Cardiovascular and Cardiac Catheterization Recovery units at the University Hospital caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions, such as myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, coronary bypass surgery, valvular diseases, cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

    Irene's professional interests include cardiovascular medicine, preventive health and gerontology. She is committed to promote healthy aging for all individuals. In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, cooking, baking, and singing.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Midlevel
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    ANCC - Adult Nurse Practitioner
    ANCC - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

    Education history

    Residency General Cardiology, Heart failure, Diabetes, Family Practice - University of Utah Resident
    Doctoral Training Family and Adult/Gerontological Nursing Practice - University of Utah DNP
    Undergraduate University of Utah BSN