Joseph Kim, MD

  • Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
4.85 out of 5
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Specialties

Conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Hepatic arterial infusion
  • Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
  • Robotic surgery for cancers of the liver, pancreas, stomach, and small intestine

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About

Joseph Kim, MD, FACS, earned his medical degree from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Dr. Kim completed a clinical and research fellowship in surgical oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. Additionally, Dr. Kim’s experience includes surgical oncology leadership roles at City of Hope in Duarte, California, and the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he specialized in gastrointestinal cancers.

His clinical interests include the surgical treatment of hepatobiliary, gastric and pancreatic cancers. Dr. Kim performs hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), an innovative procedure that delivers chemotherapy to the abdomen during surgery. He has performed more than 100 complex robotic GI procedures and has more than 15 years of experience with HIPEC procedures.

Dr. Kim is board certified in surgical oncology and specializes in the treatment of hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal cancers. He is a member of the surgical oncology team at the UK Markey Cancer Center dedicated to multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Surgery
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    Joseph Kim, MD - UK HealthCare
    Markey Cancer Center's Dr. Joseph Kim discusses HIPEC and surgical oncology
    Joseph Kim, MD - UK HealthCare
    Markey Cancer Center's Dr. Joseph Kim discusses HIPEC and surgical oncology

Training & Education

Degree

Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill.

Residency

General Surgery, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Fellowship

Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, Calif.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Surgery

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Ratings & Reviews

4.85 out of 5
11 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

  • Patient Review

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    Dr. Kim was very easy to talk to, answered all my questions and explained everything clearly

    Patient Review

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    I was upset about upcoming surgery and the Dr. Was kind enough to let the nurse know about my sensitivity.

    Patient Review

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    I felt comfortable and at ease with both the experience and professionalism of *Dr. Kim and *Dr. Pate - much appreciated!

    Patient Review

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    Dr Kim explained my up coming surgery. He explained about how long my stay would be. Even how long I might have pain after I go home. The care I would need to have at home. I would need to have someone with me 24 hrs around the clock. He Is a great Doctor.

    Patient Review

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    Dr. Kim is fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable, yet able to communicate very well without condescension. He doesn't muddle up treatment and care; he says what is going on and here is how we will approach this with the possibility of the most successful result. I'm very glad I was scheduled with him initially.

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      After waiting close to an hour an asst. came in talked/took info - Finally after hour in room waiting on doctor - *Dr. Kim ask to follow me for my pancreas - instead of saying he did not need to follow me - he raised his voice very loud and twice stated YOU HAVE LIVER CANCER that was the basis of his conversation and left. 1. *Doctor Kim.

    • Patient Review

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      Really liked *Dr. Kim very professional, personable and explained procedure well.

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      *Dr. Kim was very attentative to our concerns and problems.

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      I had 2 scans on the same day before my appointment with MD. He did not give me any results on the films or whether things looked the same, better, or worse. He told me nothing except Dr Bhatka would have to review the scans. I informed him I already had a follow up appointment scheduled with him. So that visit with Dr. Kim was useless and a waste of time and money because NOTHING was said or done.

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      Very pleased.

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      Very good. #5. Very good.