Sharon C. Kiang

Sharon C. Kiang, MD, is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery, Vascular Division at Loma Linda University's School of Medicine. She specializes in vascular surgery with a focus on endovascular interventions, peripheral vascular disease, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical decision-making. Her research spans traumatic vascular injuries, aortic aneurysms, and outcomes analysis in chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLI).

Dr. Kiang holds an MD from Vanderbilt University and a BS from the University of Maryland. Her clinical and research activities are supported by grants from LLU departments, including studies on AI's role in vascular care, radiation safety in fluoroscopy-guided procedures, and long-term outcomes of vascular injuries.

Her research outputs emphasize translational science, with publications in Annals of Vascular Surgery, Circulation, and Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Key areas include validating ICD-10 codes for CLI, analyzing AI biases in vascular imaging, and investigating technical failures in endovascular procedures. She has led or collaborated on over 75 peer-reviewed articles since 2008.

Dr. Kiang’s academic contributions extend to mentoring students through her roles in residency and fellowship training programs. Her work integrates clinical practice with advancing technologies to improve patient care outcomes.