Doris Hichi Kung

Doris Hichi Kung, D.O. is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as Vice Chair for Education and Clerkship Director. Her academic roles emphasize clinical neurophysiology, education innovation, and neuromuscular disease management.

Education includes an MD from Western University of Health Sciences (2005), Neurology residency and Neurophysiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. She is board-certified in Neurology and Neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

• Professional Expertise: Electromyography (EMG), Neuromuscular Disorders, Clinical Neurophysiology

Research focuses on neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy comorbidities, and clinical neurophysiology applications. Recent publications address rare neurological cases like familial Bell's palsy, immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in HIV/AIDS, and anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

• Awards: 2016 Fulbright & Jaworski Award for Teaching Excellence, Academy of Distinguished Educators Membership

Leads educational initiatives in neurology residency training and clerkship development at Baylor College of Medicine.