University Health
Elliott R. Cheng, MS, RDN, LD, Clinical Dietitian at University Hospital’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic in San Antonio, Texas, is a registered dietitian with over six years of clinical nutrition experience. In his role, Mr. Cheng provides specialized medical nutrition therapy for adults with cystic fibrosis, with a focus on malabsorption management, pancreatic insufficiency, and CF-related comorbidities.
He collaborates within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and social workers to deliver individualized, evidence-based nutritional care that promotes optimal health outcomes and quality of life. Prior to his current position, Mr. Cheng practiced as a clinical and consulting dietitian across various healthcare settings in Central Texas and conducted graduate research on fatty acid metabolism and its role in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Mr. Cheng earned his Master of Science in Human Science from Texas A&M University–Kingsville and his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from The University of Texas at Austin.
W28--Nutritional Breakthroughs: A Workshop on Evidenced-based Nutrition
Friday, October 24, 2025
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM PDT