Kevin C Chung MD

Hand

Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School

24 Frank Lloyd Wright DrLbby AAnn Arbor, MI 48105
Phone+1 734-998-6022

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Education & Training

MedStar Union Memorial HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Surgery), 1994 - 1995
University of MichiganResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1992 - 1994
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 1993 - 2027
MD State Medical License 1994 - 1996
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Study of People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Require Joint Surgery in the Hand
COMPLETED
NA
Lymphedema Following Hand/Wrist Surgery in Women Post Axillary Node Dissection Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 19
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
A Clinical Trial for the Surgical Treatment of Elderly Distal Radius Fractures Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 10
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Myths and Science: Understanding the Current Landscape of Lymphatic Surgery.
Min-Jeong Cho, Kevin C Chung
Advances in Surgery. 2026-09-01
Anomalous Flexor Carpi Radialis Anatomy During Volar Distal Radius Approach: Two Case Reports.
Tal Kalimian, Kevin C Chung
The Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific Volume. 2026-08-01
Discussion: Progression of Dupuytren Contracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Surgery, Needle Fasciotomy, and Collagenase Injection.
Mohammed S Shaheen, Kevin C Chung
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-07-01

Other

Overview of finger, hand, and wrist fractures
Chung KC, Sebastin S, Ono S
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-finger-hand-and-wrist-fractures
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-08-01
Overview of hand infections
Chung KC, Sebastin S, Ono S
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-hand-infections
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-09-10

Press Mentions

Medicare Prior Authorization Affecting Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Didn't Have Hoped-for EffectOctober 9th, 2024
Machine Learning Predicts Which Patients Will Continue Taking Opioids After Hand SurgeryAugust 29th, 2024
New Michigan Study Finds Fire Work Related Injuries Doubled in Last DecadeJuly 14th, 2021

Grant Support

Surgical Scientist Training Grant in Health Services and Translational ResearchUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR1997–2026
Clinical Trial for Surgery of the Ulnar Nerve (SUN) at the ElbowUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2019–2025
Evidence-Based Research In Hand SurgeryNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008–2012
A Clinical Trial For The Surgical Treatment Of Elderly Distal Radius FracturesNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2011
An Outcome Study Of Rheumatoid Hand ArthroplastyNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2003–2011