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Dr. Joan Kim, MD

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Dr. Joan Kim, MD
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Dr. Joan Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.
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Dr. Joan Kim, MD

Ophthalmology*
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Joan Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from Rush University. Dr. Joan Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has 16 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kim is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Eyelid Disorders
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Eyelid Disorders
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Eyelid Disorders
Cornea Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Exophoria
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Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
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Macular Hole
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blueprint Health
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Joan Kim MD LLC
    73 N Broadway St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (224) 725-3239
  2. 2 Northshore Ophthalmology-Skokie
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (224) 251-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Apr 12, 2024
My experience with Dr. Kim was awesome. Se really was knowledgeable and super nice. I totally recommend her to anyone who needs an ophthalmologist.
J — Apr 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

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  • Rush University
    2008
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joan Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Joan Kim, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joan Kim, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL