Dr Jun Cheong - Consultant Cardiologist

MBChB, FRCP, FSCMR

Dr. Jun Cheong is an expert Consultant Cardiologist with over two decades of experience delivering high-quality cardiovascular care within the NHS. Renowned for clinical excellence and leadership, he is currently the Cardiac Imaging Lead and Clinical Director, with extensive expertise spanning advanced cardiac imaging, service development, and system-level improvement.

In addition to his senior NHS roles, Dr Cheong serves as the Secretary of State for Transport’s Honorary Medical Adviser, providing specialist clinical advice at a national level. This role reflects his standing as a trusted authority in cardiovascular medicine and his ability to operate at the interface of clinical practice, governance, and public policy.

His training spans top UK centres and international programmes, giving him the skills to provide accurate, patient-focused diagnostic advice. He completed his medical training and graduated with an MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from Edinburgh University in 2004. 

He underwent comprehensive training with renowned university teaching hospitals such as Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge, Royal Papworth Hospital, and Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, and completed his fellowship at Royal Brompton Hospital in London. During this time, he completed his post-graduate examinations with the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and the European Exam of Core Cardiology. He has also completed the Management and Leadership Development Programme with Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. As a mark of excellence for physicians, Dr Cheong has been elected to the fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).

Dr Cheong's commitment to excellence is reflected in his accreditation and recognition from esteemed cardiovascular societies, which include:- 

Cardiac CT accreditation - British Society of Cardiovascular Imaging - United Kingdom

Cardiac MRI accreditation - Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - the USA

Echocardiography accreditation - European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging - Europe

General Cardiology Specialist - registration with General Medical Council - United Kingdom

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians - Royal College of Physicians - United Kingdom

Operating in both NHS and private hospitals, Dr Cheong delivers top-quality care at renowned institutions, including:

LONDON

Lyca Health in Canary Wharf

King's College London in central London

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in central London

KENT

Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent

Lyca Health in Orpington, Kent

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, Kent

Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Kent

Dr. Cheong was also a proficient researcher with extensive experience as a sub-investigator in several multicenter clinical trials. He has several PubMed-cited publications on coronary artery disease and cardiac imaging.

He specialised in advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI, he offers unparalleled expertise in diagnosing and treating a spectrum of complex cardiac conditions.

• Accurate diagnostics reduce unnecessary procedures

• Clear communication ensures patients understand their heart health

• Expert interpretation of complex imaging leads to confident decisions