Kevin C Chung, MD, MS

Kevin Chung
William C Grabb Distinguished University Professor of Surgery
Charles B de Nancrede Professor of Surgery
Professor of Surgery and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Kevin C Chung, MD, MS
Kevin Chung
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    Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS, is the William C. Grabb Distinguished University Professor of Surgery, and the Charles B. G. De Nancrede Professor of Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. He was the inaugural Chief of Hand Surgery for Michigan Medicine and the Associate Director of Global REACH, the medical school’s global health program. He has served for 13 years as the Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs for which he is responsible for Tenure and Promotions. He is the Distinguished Visiting Professor at Beijing Tsinghua University.
    Dr. Chung was the 75th President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and Past President of the Plastic Surgery Foundation. He has published over 950 peer-reviewed manuscripts (over 50,000 citations with an H index of 104), over 500 book chapters, and 42 textbooks. He has had continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health for over 25 years. Dr. Chung is the Editor for Hand Clinics, past Deputy Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery (American) and past Associate Editor for Journal of Hand Surgery (European). He is the Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

    Center Memberships

    • Center Member
      AI and Digital Health Innovation
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    • Center Member
      e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative
    • Center Member
      Global REACH
    • Center Member
      Center for Global Health Equity

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      A shorter, algorithm-based Michigan Hand Outcomes questionnaire remains valid for outcome assessment in hand patients
      Mathis KH, Peters ST, Chung KC, Herren DB, Selles RW, Slijper HP, Marks M, Wouters RM. Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume, 2026 Oct 1; 51 (9): 1129 - 1137. DOI:10.1177/17531934261435891
      PMID: 41934315
    • Journal Article
      Safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided versus open carpal tunnel release: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective controlled studies.
      Chung KC, Adams JE, Garg R, Miller LE, Hammert WC. Expert Rev Med Devices, 2026 Oct 1; 1 - 10. DOI:10.1080/17434440.2026.2740310
      PMID: 42802089
    • Journal Article
      Discussion: Is Joint Denervation a Durable Treatment for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis? A Multicenter Long-Term Outcome Study
      Kalimian T, Chung KC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2026 Sep 1; 158 (3): 52 - 53. DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012966
      PMID: 42647875
    • Journal Article
      Scott's Parabola: A Cautionary Tale in Medical Innovation
      Geis ER, Colwell AS, Chung KC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2026 Sep 1; 158 (3): 493 - 499. DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012593
      PMID: 41211978
    • Journal Article
      Anomalous Flexor Carpi Radialis Anatomy During Volar Distal Radius Approach: Two Case Reports
      Kalimian T, Chung KC. Journal of Hand Surgery Asian Pacific Volume, 2026 Aug 1; 31 (4): 440 - 444. DOI:10.1142/S2424835526720070
      PMID: 42290072
    • Journal Article
      Beauty, Society, Culture: Considerations for Aesthetic Surgery
      O’Connor EK, Chung KC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2026 Aug 1; 158 (2): DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012755
      PMID: 42519948
    • Journal Article
      The Role of Traditional Limb Salvage and Finger Replantation in the Era of Bionic Reconstruction
      Kawamura K, Chung KC. Hand Clinics, 2026 Aug 1; 42 (3): 281 - 288. DOI:10.1016/j.hcl.2026.03.006
      PMID: 42362318
    • Journal Article
      Discussion: Progression of Dupuytren Contracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Surgery, Needle Fasciotomy, and Collagenase Injection
      Shaheen MS, Chung KC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2026 Jul 1; 158 (1): 113 - 115. DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012939
      PMID: 42340828

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