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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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MScMcMaster University, Hamilton, 2013
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MDMcMaster University, Hamilton, 2009
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BHSCMcMaster University, Hamilton, 2006
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Center MemberInstitute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
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Chrzan AJ, Arnold ND, Chan K, Hess DE, Duquette SP, Hinkelman LL, Kelpin J, Bush TR. J Biomech Eng, 2024 Jul 1; 146 (7):Journal ArticleKinematic Investigation of Healthy, Arthritic, and Postsurgery Thumbs: Is the Metacarpophalangeal Joint the Gateway to Carpometacarpal Arthritis?
DOI:10.1115/1.4065006 PMID: 38456821 -
Chan K. 2023 Nov;PresentationHow I learn microsurgery in North America and Tip/Tricks for Digital Replants
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Wodarek J, Pearce J, Chan K. Orthopedics, 2023 46 (2): 114 - 120.Journal ArticleImproved Agreement With American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
DOI:10.3928/01477447-20221207-01 PMID: 36508491 -
Wang PQ, Charron BP, Chan KTK, Grewal R, Suh N. Hand (N Y), 2023 Mar; 18 (2_suppl): 6S - 16S.Journal ArticlePotential Role for Non-Salvage Procedures in the Treatment of Kienböck Disease Stage IV: A Systematic Review.
DOI:10.1177/15589447211066613 PMID: 35043699 -
Chan K. 2022 Sep;PresentationWhen 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
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Chan K, Langohr GDG, Athwal GS, Johnson JA. Shoulder Elbow, 2022 Feb; 14 (1): 48 - 54.Journal ArticleThe biomechanical effectiveness of tendon transfers to restore rotation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: latissimus versus lower trapezius.
DOI:10.1177/1758573220946257 PMID: 35154402 -
Chan K. 2021 Sep;PresentationRe-presenting Evidence-based and high value management of common disorders of the elbow and forearm
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Chan K, Langohr GDG, Welsh M, Johnson JA, Athwal GS. JSES Int, 2021 Mar; 5 (2): 277 - 281.Journal ArticleLatissimus dorsi tendon transfer in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: transfer location affects strength.
DOI:10.1016/j.jseint.2020.10.013 PMID: 33681849