Dr. Sung A Cheon M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
2400 BELVIDERE RD WAUKEGAN IL, 60085About
Dr. Sung Cheon is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in WAUKEGAN, IL. Dr. Cheon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Cheon helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Ewha Womans University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Dementia
- Insomnia
- Adjustment Disorder
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