Michael Kwon, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Kwon
My primary interest is in the diagnosis of head and neck neoplasms utilizing ultrasound, MRI, and CT imaging. I have expertise in evaluating thyroid cancers, parathyroid adenomas, cancers of the oropharynx and larynx, cervical lymphomas, and skin cancer metastases to the neck. I have extensive experience in ultrasound-guided biopsies of head and neck cancers and neoplasms.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
My research interest is utilizing ultrasound for early detection of primary oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and lymph node metastasis in patients who have been exposed to human papilloma virus (HPV 16 and 18). In addition, I have research interest in utilizing ultrasound for detecting intra-thyroid parathyroid adenoma.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA, MD-PhD, Medical Scientist Training Program |
| 1998 | University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA, PHD, Biological Sciences from Department of Neurobiology and Behavior |
Postgraduate Training
| 2006-2007 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA |
| 2006-2007 | Clinical Fellowship, Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 2005-2007 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 2002-2006 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
Board Certifications
| 2006 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Section of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2014
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Physician Administrator for Advanced Practice Nurses, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - Present
Physician Administrator for Registered Nurses, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2001 | Golden Key Honor Society, University of California, Irvine |
| 2000 | Jane Hill Scholar, University of California, Irvine |
| 2000 | Internal Medicine and Radiology Clerkships, University of California, Irvine |
| 1990 | MD-PhD Scholarship and Fellowship Awards, University of California, Irvine |
| 1985 | Undergraduate Dean's Honor List for 12 out of 15 quarters, University of California, Irvine |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Kwon MC, Shah SS, Kanagal-Shamanna R, Young KH. Unique presentation of immune reconstitution inflammatory response in AIDS patient with lymphoma. AJNR, American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2013.
- Andrews GA, Kwon M, Clayman G, Edeiken B, Kupferman ME. Technical refinement of ultrasound-guided transoral resection of parapharyngeal/retropharyngeal thyroid carcinoma metastases. Head Neck 33(2):166-70, 2011. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20848435.
- Chen-Bee CH, Polley DB, Brett-Green B, Prakash N, Kwon MC, Frostig RD. Visualizing and quantifying evoked cortical activity assessed with intrinsic signal imaging. J Neurosci Methods 97(2):157-173, 2000. PMID: 10788670.
- Kwon MC. Intra and intercolumnar processing in rat barrel cortex. Diss Abstr 202, 1998.
- Bakin JS, Kwon MC, Masino SA, Weinberger NM, Frostig RD. Suprathreshold auditory cortex activation visualized by intrinsic signal optical imaging. Cereb Cortex 6(2):120-130, 1996. PMID: 8670644.
- Chen-Bee CH, Kwon MC, Masino SA, Frostig RD. A real extent quantification of functional representations using intrinsic signal optical imaging. J Neurosci Methods 68(1):27-37, 1996. PMID: 8884610.
- Frostig RD, Masino SA, Kwon MC, Chen CH. Using light to probe the brain: intrinsic signal optical imaging. International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology 6:216-224, 1995.
- Masino SA, Kwon MC, Dory Y, Frostig RD. Characterization of functional organization within rat barrel cortex using intrinsic signal optical imaging through a thinned skull. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 90(21):9998-10002, 1993. PMID: 8234348.
- Burdick D, Soreghan B, Kwon M, Kosmoski J, Knauer M, Henschen A, Yates J, Cotman C, Glabe C. Assembly and aggregation of properties of synthetic Alzheimer's A4/beta amyloid peptide analogs. J Biol Chem 267(1):546-554, 1992. PMID: 1730616.
Other Articles
- Kwon MC, Debman M, Monroe B, Gule M, Ahmed S, Vu T, Shah K, Fornage L, Schellinghout D, Edeiken BS The combined role of ultrasound and ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration of thyroid nodules. Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormone Disorders Newletter 4(3):4-5, 2011.
Abstracts
- Vu T, Kwon M, Shah K, Clayman G, Perrier N, Fornage B, Edieken B. The role of intra-operative ultrasound in head and neck oncology. Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (#EE12), 2014.
- Kwon M, Debnam JM, Vu T, DiVito D, Grubbs E, Perrier N, Wei W, Fornage B, Edeiken-Monroe B. Ultrasound diagnosis of intrathyroid parathyroid adenoma: the importance of identification of the dominant polar vessel. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2014.
- Debnam JM, Kwon M, Edeiken-Monroe BS, Fornage BD. Does the ‘taller-than-wide’ sign apply to intrathyroidal metastases?. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2014.
- Millare G, Rohren E, Kwon M, Edeiken-Monroe BS, Fornage BD, Debnam JM. Metastasis to the thyroid gland: Spectrum of PET/CT imaging findings. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2014.
- Debnam JM, Kwon M, Krishnamurthy S, Edeiken BS. Thyroid metastasis: spectrum of ultrasonographic imaging findings. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology 46th Annual Meeting Proceedings Book, 2012.
- Kwon MC. Effects of whisker coactivation revealed by simultaneous single unit recordings in rat barrel cortex. Abstr Soc Neurosci 21(1-3):121, 1995.
- Frostig RD, Masino SA, Kwon MC. Characterization of a functional whisker representation in rat barrel cortex: optical imaging of intrinsic signals vs. single-unit recordings. Abstr Soc Neurosci 20(1-2):1384, 1994.
- Bakin JS, Kwon MC, Masino SA, Weinberger NM, Frostig RD. Tonotopic organization of guinea pig auditory cortex demonstrated by intrinsic signal optical imaging through the skull. Abstr Soc Neurosci 19(1-3):1425, 1993.
- Masino SA, Kwon MC, Dory Y, Frostig RD. Structure-function relationships examined in rat barrel cortex using intrinsic signal optical imaging through the skull. Abstr Soc Neurosci 19(1-3):1705, 1993.
Patient Reviews
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