Dr. Kam Fai Pang (aka Uncle Danny, Dan, Danny), 64, passed away on November 4, 2022, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong to Ah Chiu (father) and Lin Mui (mother) Pang on January 16, 1958. Kam emigrated to the USA (Allentown, PA) in 1973.

He earned a BA in Biology from Washington and Jefferson College in 1981. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989. Kam was board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 1991.

Prior to his retirement from Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists, he was licensed to practice medicine in Missouri and Kansas. He was a Fellow in the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, a Diplomate in the National Board of Medical Examiners and a Certified Member of the American Society of Neuro-Rehabilitation. He was a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Missouri State Medical Association.

Kam had a variety of interests; he was an avid photographer who used to develop pictures in his own darkroom. He was into collectibles, including rare stamps and model cars. He was a foodie who enjoyed cooking with the latest kitchen gadgets. The Beatles was his favorite band and “Let It Be” was his favorite song. He loved science-fiction and was a true “Trekkie.” Kam loved animals, especially cats. His first cat was an orange tabby named Tarragon and his last was named Sparkles, a black and white rescue cat. Finally, Kam had a passion for cars, and despite his polio, he learned to drive using a special hand control. He enjoyed reading car magazines and listening to Car Talk on NPR.

Professionally, Kam was a compassionate doctor, who shared perspective with his patients due to his own challenges including, losing the use of his legs to polio at the age of five.

Kam is preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by Celia Pang, three children (Jonathan, Michael, Rachel); two siblings, Betty Kluchinsky, Bill Pang; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A private service for immediate family will be held next spring. Per Kam’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org).