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Dr. Joseph Kim, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. Joseph Kim, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Joseph Kim, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Kim, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Kim, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 26 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center and University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kim also speaks Korean. Dr. Kim is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Biopsy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Biopsy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Biopsy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Ascites
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Ileus
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Small Intestine Cancer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Gastrectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon

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  • Aetna
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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
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Languages Spoken
Korean
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Joseph Kim, MD is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center and University of Kentucky Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center

    13710 St Francis Blvd, Midlothian, VA

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY