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Kevin Kia, M.D.

Assistant Professor

School
Medical School
Department
Dermatology
  • Biography

    Dr. Kia graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2006. He completed his internship at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, MI, in 2006-2007 and his residency at UT Southwestern in 2010.

    He sees patients in our PMH Clinic and participates in our educational programs.

  • Education
    Undergraduate
    University of Michigan-Ann Arb (2001), Psychology
    Medical School
    University of Michigan-Dearbor (2006), Medicine
  • Research Interest
    • Creating and transplanting accelular nerve matrices
    • Genetic linkage and immunology of psoriasis
    • Investigating insulin therapy and tight glycemic control in the surgical intensive care unit
    • Laparoscopy versus open surgery
    • Signaling pathways and collagen remodeling following heat therapy and N-lite laser application
  • Publications

    Star Featured Publications

    Prevalence of Antigliadin Antibodies in Patients with Psoriasis is Not Elevated Compared with Controls
    Kia KF, Ellis CN, Elder, JT Am J Clin Derm 2007 8(5):301-5
    Academia is the life for me, I am sure
    Kia KF, Ellis CN Arch Dermatol July 2006 142(7):911-3
    Clinical Email in an Academic Dermatology Setting
    Kia KF, Ellis CN J Am Acad Dermatol June 2006 54(6):1019-24
    Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgical Approach For Intussusception Requiring Operative Intervention
    Kia KF, Mony VK, Drongowski RA, et al J Pediatr Surg 2005 40:281-4
    Mechanical Properties of Acellular Peripheral Nerve
    Borschel GH, Kia KF, Kuzon WM, Dennis RG J Surg Res 2003 114:133-9
  • Honors & Awards
    • Magna cum laude
      University of Michigan Medical School (2006)
    • William B. Taylor Excellence in Dermatology Award
      University of Michigan Medical School (2006)
    • Deans Award for Clinical Excellence
      University of Michigan Medical School (2005)
    • Medical Student Research Achievement Award
      American College of Rheumatology (2005)
    • AOA
      University of Michigan Medical School (2004)