Kevin Hwang

Medical Career & Expertise

Kevin Hwang, MD, is an internal medicine physician and professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he sees patients, teaches residents, and leads research and quality improvement projects. He serves as medical director of the UT Physicians Internal Medicine - Texas Medical Center clinic. His scholarly work has appeared in leading medical journals and has been cited over 1,500 times. Dr. Hwang is board-certified in internal medicine and clinical informatics. 

From Medicine to Writing

His decades of experience in complex clinical environments have given him unique insight into both the life-saving potential and darker possibilities of modern science. Before turning to fiction, he wrote and reviewed articles on a freelance basis for MedPageToday, GoodRx, Healthline, WebMD, and VeryWellHealth, honing his ability to translate medical concepts for general audiences.

The Writing Journey

This combination of clinical expertise and writing experience led Dr. Hwang to explore fiction that examines the psychological and ethical complexities that arise when medical care meets human suffering. The Regression Strain, his debut novel, draws directly on his understanding of medicine, psychology, and what it means to face the darkest impulses of our nature.

Education & Personal Life

Dr. Hwang attended Rice University and The University of Texas Medical Branch. When not treating patients or crafting his next story, he can be found scribbling on index cards, rehabbing his nagging musculoskeletal injuries, and enjoying Tex-Mex and sushi with his wife and children.

Professional Affiliations

He is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and the Independent Author Network (IAN).