Theodore Kung, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Plastic Surgery
1500 E Medical Center Drive TC 2130
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]

Available to mentor
Theodore Kung, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Research Overview
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • Microsurgery Fellowship
      University of Washington, Seattle, 2016
    • Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Plastic Surgery, 2015
    • Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Plastic Surgery, 2013
    Research Overview

    1. Nerve regeneration following peripheral nerve injury and repair

    2. Surgical treatment of postamputation limb pain

    3. Clinical outcomes after autologous and prosthetic breast reconstruction

    4. Mechanisms of lymphedema and clinical outcomes after lymphedema surgery

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging appearance of regenerative peripheral nerve interface.
      Morag Y, Kung TA, Soussahn S, Chen Q, Cederna PS. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 2024 Sep 10; 99: 47 - 54. DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2024.09.017
      PMID: 39353283
    • Journal Article
      ASO Visual Abstract: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Patients Referred to a Tertiary Lymphatic Surgery Center.
      Eisner ZJ, Best CSW, Lenders J, Hespe GE, Myers PL, Kung TA. Ann Surg Oncol, 2024 Nov 14; DOI:10.1245/s10434-024-16433-z
      PMID: 39542962
    • Presentation
      Aesthetic Considerations During DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
      Kung T. 2024 Oct 27;
    • Presentation
      Breast Reconstruction after Postmastectomy Radiation
      Kung T. 2024 Oct 27;
    • Presentation
      Optimizing Outcomes in DIEP Flap Reconstruction
      Kung T. 2024 Oct 26;
    • Presentation
      Revolutionizing the Management of Postamputation Pain with RPNI Surgery
      Kung T. 2024 Oct 17;
    • Journal Article
      Current and Future Directions for Upper Extremity Amputations: Comparisons Between Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface and Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Surgeries.
      Best CSW, Kung TA. Clin Plast Surg, 2024 Oct; 51 (4): 583 - 592. DOI:10.1016/j.cps.2024.05.001
      PMID: 39216944
    • Journal Article
      Realizing Upper Extremity Bionic Limbs: Leveraging Neuroprosthetic Control Strategies.
      Ganesh Kumar N, Chestek CA, Cederna PS, Kung TA. Plast Reconstr Surg, 2024 Oct 1; 154 (4): 713e - 724e. DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000011183
      PMID: 37927033
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    Department News
    Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces target amputation pain
    Two clinical trials are gathering data on how the treatment can eliminate the real pain that comes with amputations.