Kevin Chan, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Kevin Chan, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Clinical Assistant Professor
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  • About

    Dr. Chan is Vice Chair of Clinical Experience and Quality for the Department of Internal Medicine. His clinical interests are general pulmonology, the management of end stage lung disease, and lung transplantation. His academic career has centered on lung transplantation, prognostication and management of end-stage lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, organ allocation policy and medical education.

    Dr. Chan is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He served on the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Pulmonary Disease Board and the Thoracic Committee for the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)/Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN). He has been named as a “Best Doctor in America” since 2007, is a member of the University of Michigan Department of Medicine Academaiae Laureati Medici (Clinical Excellence Society) and was recognized with an “Outstanding Clinician Award” by the University of Michigan Medical School in 2015.

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    Qualifications
    • MSc
      McMaster University, Hamilton, 2013
    • MD
      McMaster University, Hamilton, 2009
    • BHSC
      McMaster University, Hamilton, 2006
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Kinematic Investigation of Healthy, Arthritic, and Postsurgery Thumbs: Is the Metacarpophalangeal Joint the Gateway to Carpometacarpal Arthritis?
      Chrzan AJ, Arnold ND, Chan K, Hess DE, Duquette SP, Hinkelman LL, Kelpin J, Bush TR. J Biomech Eng, 2024 Jul 1; 146 (7): DOI:10.1115/1.4065006
      PMID: 38456821
    • Presentation
      How I learn microsurgery in North America and Tip/Tricks for Digital Replants
      Chan K. 2023 Nov;
    • Journal Article
      Improved Agreement With American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
      Wodarek J, Pearce J, Chan K. Orthopedics, 2023 46 (2): 114 - 120. DOI:10.3928/01477447-20221207-01
      PMID: 36508491
    • Journal Article
      Potential Role for Non-Salvage Procedures in the Treatment of Kienböck Disease Stage IV: A Systematic Review.
      Wang PQ, Charron BP, Chan KTK, Grewal R, Suh N. Hand (N Y), 2023 Mar; 18 (2_suppl): 6S - 16S. DOI:10.1177/15589447211066613
      PMID: 35043699
    • Presentation
      When you hear hoof beats, think of horses, but don’t forget the zebras: An evidence-based approach to uncommon compression neuropathies of the upper extremity
      Chan K. 2022 Sep;
    • Journal Article
      The biomechanical effectiveness of tendon transfers to restore rotation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: latissimus versus lower trapezius.
      Chan K, Langohr GDG, Athwal GS, Johnson JA. Shoulder Elbow, 2022 Feb; 14 (1): 48 - 54. DOI:10.1177/1758573220946257
      PMID: 35154402
    • Presentation
      Re-presenting Evidence-based and high value management of common disorders of the elbow and forearm
      Chan K. 2021 Sep;
    • Journal Article
      Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: transfer location affects strength.
      Chan K, Langohr GDG, Welsh M, Johnson JA, Athwal GS. JSES Int, 2021 Mar; 5 (2): 277 - 281. DOI:10.1016/j.jseint.2020.10.013
      PMID: 33681849