Alan Chiang, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Chief, Breast Radiology
Fellowship Director, Breast Radiology
Dr. Chiang is a prominent radiologist specializing in advanced MR imaging techniques, including Ultrashort TE, and is an active member of key professional societies such as the Society for Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, and the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. He has contributed significantly to the field through peer-reviewed publications and educational exhibits.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. Chiang is passionate about outdoor sports. He enjoys activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping, which help him maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Degree(s)
- MD and PhD: Molecultar Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2007
- BS: Physics with Chairman’s Honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1998
Internship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2007-2008
Residency
University of California San Diego, Diagnostic Radiology - Research Track, 2008-2013
Fellowship
University of California San Francisco, Breast Imaging, 2013-2014
Board Certifications
American Board of Radiology, 2013
Practitioner Certificate, United States Drug Enforcement Administration, 2013
USMLE Steps 1, 2CS, 2CK, and 3, 2000, 2006-2008
Honors and Awards
George Barnes Faculty Teaching Award, Medical Imaging, 2023-2024
Elliott C. Lasser Award for Excellence in Research, UCSD, 2013
ISMRM Educational Travel Award, Melbourne, Australia, 2012
Dean’s Scholar of Natural Sciences, University of Texas, 1994-1998
Clinical Specialties
Breast Imaging, Mammography and the early detection of breast cancer