Craig J. Huang

Craig J. Huang is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, practicing in the emergency departments at Children’s Health Dallas and Plano. He serves as Trauma Medical Director for Children’s Health Plano campus (since 2016), Division Director for Trauma and Prehospital Services in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Medical Director for the ED Senior Paramedic Program. Previously, he directed the pediatric emergency medicine fellowship (2009-2015).

His educational background includes:

• Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
• Pediatric Residency: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship: Eastern Virginia Medical School/Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk

Dr. Huang’s research centers on pediatric emergency conditions with emphasis on trauma systems, appendicitis diagnostics, and toxicology. His work bridges clinical practice and system improvement, notably adapting Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT) for pediatrics and developing national disaster response competencies. Recent publications highlight innovations in point-of-care diagnostics (e.g., nonmydriatic fundoscopy) and safety initiatives addressing workplace violence.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2012-2025) reveals three dominant themes: 1) Trauma and critical care systems (PERT implementation, injury pattern analysis), 2) Diagnostic refinement (appendicitis scoring, pneumonia recognition), and 3) Safety and quality improvement (workplace violence prevention, toxicology protocols). Notably, his work increasingly focuses on multidisciplinary team approaches for complex conditions.

Scientific awards:

• No specific awards documented in source materials

Dr. Huang mentored fellows during his tenure as associate fellowship director (2009-2015). While grant details are unspecified, his leadership in national initiatives (e.g., disaster core competencies) suggests significant research funding involvement. He currently directs trauma and prehospital services programs impacting regional emergency care systems.

He leads the pediatric Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) and integrates with Children’s Health Plano’s trauma center infrastructure, focusing on rapid response systems for time-sensitive emergencies like pulmonary embolism and severe trauma.