Kevin Chiang, M.D., M.Ed., FAAP
Dr. Kevin Chiang is a dedicated pediatric sports medicine physician at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco, Texas. After completing dual Bachelor of Science degrees in physiology & neurobiology and mathematics from the University of Maryland, College Park, he earned his medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine and a Master of Education in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education from Penn State Harrisburg. He completed his pediatrics residency at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center through the Rainbow Babies & Children’s program. He is board-certified in both pediatrics and sports medicine and is an active member of multiple professional societies, including the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, the Texas Medical Association, and the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society. In his practice, Dr. Chiang specializes in treating pediatric and adolescent athletes, focusing on non-operative care and management for a wide range of conditions, including acute musculoskeletal related conditions like ligamentous and meniscal injuries, overuse injuries, growth plate injuries, acute fractures, stress fractures, and concussions. His work is grounded in understanding the unique demands of pediatric and adolescent athletes — how their bodies grow, adapt, recover, and return to sport. At Scottish Rite for Children, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including non-operative sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, physical and occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and movement science specialists to create comprehensive, patient-centered care plans to help children and athletes return to sports and activities safely and effectively. Dr. Chiang’s combination of academic rigor, pediatric expertise, and sports medicine specialization makes him an asset to the field of youth sports health. He uses principles guided from his advanced studies in adult education to not only treat patients, but also educate families, coaches, athletic trainers, and teams about injury treatment and prevention. His commitment to education, research, and evidence‑based care ensures that patients benefit from the latest clinical practices and innovations. Whether treating a young athlete recovering from injury or guiding a family through development of an injury prevention plan, Dr. Chiang brings empathy, passion, communication, precision, and a deep understanding of how athletic health supports lifelong wellness.
• Penn State College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Penn State Harrisburg - Master of Education (MEd) in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education
• University of Maryland - B.S. Physiology and Neurobiology
• University of Maryland - B.S. Mathematics
• Pediatrics
• Sports Medicine
• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness
• Texas Medical Association
• Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society
Peer-Reviewed Articles
1. McNickle LA, Chiang KC, McNulty EM, Olympia RP. Publishing trends in the field of urgent care medicine from 2000 to 2020: A bibliometric analysis. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Aug;46:233-237. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2020.07.028. Epub 2020 Jul 19. PMID: 33071104.
2. Chiang K, Lu K, Hartley M, Lu Z, Winters T, Hallan DR, Sakya SM. Trends in Gender Representation and Post-residency In-State Retention at Both an Academic Medical Center and in the United States. Cureus. 2020 Dec 25;12(12):e12269. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12269. PMID: 33520486; PMCID: PMC7834552.
3. Patterson M, Ho L, Mikhail D, Chiang K, Hallan DR, Sakya SM. Factors Influencing In-State Retention Rates of Graduating Residents From Penn State College of Medicine Compared to National Average Retention Rates. Cureus. 2020 Sep 13;12(9):e10431. doi: 10.7759/cureus.10431. PMID: 33062544; PMCID: PMC7556689.
4. Hallan DR, Mikhail D, Lu K, Henry A, Chiang K, Patterson M, Sakya SM. Residency Specialty and National Resident Matching Program Outcomes as Predictors of Academic vs Non-Academic Position as an Attending Physician. Cureus. 2020 Aug 4;12(8):e9548. doi: 10.7759/cureus.9548. PMID: 32905498; PMCID: PMC7470656.
Online / Electronic Publications
1. Pendergraph, B. The Foot That Wouldn’t Heal. Chiang, K, ed. AMSSM/AOASM Case Study Teaching Tool. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. URL: https://www.amssm.org/Case-Studies.php. Accessed August 22, 2025.
2. Chiang, K. & Briskin, S. Case of the Month: Back Pain. American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. March 2025.
3. Peyser, K. & Petrin, Z. Remember To Stretch Before Bone Breaking. Chiang, K, ed. AMSSM/AOASM Case Study Teaching Tool. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. URL: https://www.amssm.org/remember_to_stretch_before-csa-1060.html?StartPos=100&Part=. Accessed May 29, 2024.
Peer-Reviewed Oral Presentations
1. Bloom S, Chiang K, Demehri S, Kreshpanji S, McCaffrey E, Patel K, Shan S, Sebastian T, Sukri L. The Effect of Dietary Tartrazine on Brain Dopamine and the Behavioral Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Oral Presentation. Gemstone Thesis Conference. College Park, Maryland. May 2016.
Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentations
1. Chiang K, Patel S. Insidious Insipidus: An Atypical Postoperative Presentation of Severe Hypernatremia Secondary to Idiopathic Central Diabetes Insipidus. 2020 PA ACP Statewide Resident/Student Abstract, Poster, and Awards Day. Virtual. October 2020.
2. Chiang K, Lee C, DeAngelo N, Beatty-Chadha J, Thomas J. Quality of Imaging Requisitions Using the RI-RADS Criteria: A Single-Institution Analysis. SIDM2020 – Diagnostic Error in Medicine 13th Annual International Conference. Virtual. October 2020.
3. Ahmad A, Chiang K, Jardine K, Kaur S, Ni J, Sinatro H, and Zomorodi N. (2017). Insurance Coverage Disparities in Diagnostic Costs & Medical Foods. Poster Presentation. Science of Health Systems Poster Session. Hershey, Pennsylvania. December 2017.
4. Chiang K, Lovinger D, Zhang L. ALDH2 Deficiency Enhances Cannabis-induced Motor Impairment and Hypothermia After Acute Alcohol Exposure in Mice. Poster Presentation. NIH Summer Poster Day. August 2014.
Poster Presentations
1. Chiang K. Locked Out of Play: More Than a Figment of the Imagination. Poster Presentation. 2026 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. April 2026.
2. Chiang K, Flannery R, Briskin S. The Silent Eclipse: An Eye-Opening Case of Monocular Vision Loss. Poster Presentation. 2025 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO. April 2025.
Peer-Reviewed Abstracts
1. Lee JH, Chiang K, Scott I, Callahan C, Chen M, Papachristou G, Pantanelli S, Bowie E. 2017 Cataract Surgery Outcomes at Penn State Eye Center: A Retrospective Chart Review. Penn State Hershey Eye and Vision Research Day. Hershey, Pennsylvania. June 2018.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
1. Sakya SM, …, Chiang K et al. (2020). Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (PSHMC) Residency Graduate Profiles Handbook. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 2020.
2. Sakya SM, …, Chiang K et al. (2020). Penn State College of Medicine (PSCOM) Match Data Handbook. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 2020.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine is the opportunity to help young athletes return to the sports and activities that bring meaning and joy to their lives. In sports medicine, that often means guiding patients and families through injury, recovery, and rehabilitation so they can get back to what they love. Sports medicine is more than just making a diagnosis and treatment plan. It requires looking at the whole person—biomechanics, training habits, lifestyle, and recovery—to understand why an injury occurred and how to prevent it from happening again. Helping patients learn about their bodies and empowering them with strategies to stay healthy and active is one of the most fulfilling parts of my work. I enjoy the collaborative nature of this work—partnering with patients, families, non-operative sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and physical and occupational therapists, to create thoughtful and individualized care plans. I find it incredibly rewarding to see someone progress from pain and uncertainty to confidence and full activities again. As an athlete myself, I deeply appreciate how important physical activity is and the impact that it has on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of youth. I’m grateful to work alongside an incredible team to support and care for our patients.