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Dr. Caroline Kim, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Caroline Kim, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Caroline Kim, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
Dr. Caroline Kim, MD
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Dr. Caroline Kim, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Caroline Kim, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from NHL Medical College in 1982 and completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Caroline Kim, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Caroline Kim MD and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Lipomas and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kim is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lipomas
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Texas True Choice
  • PacifiCare Health Systems
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • HealthSmart
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Navigate POS
    United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Caroline Kim MD
    18400 Katy Fwy Ste 530, Houston, TX 77094
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Patient Reviews
Dec 11, 2021
Thorough yet concise in her explanations; good visual aids in office; open to any and all questions. Very good surgical outcome. Personable, quick to laugh, but comes across as self-assured and competent. If someone HAS to peer into your pants, she's the one.
— Dec 11, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NHL Medical College
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Agnes Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Caroline Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Caroline Kim, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Yes, Dr. Caroline Kim, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare West

    12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX