Dr. John J Kim, MD

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John J Kim

10.0

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Specialties

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Transplant
  • Glaucoma Treatment
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • LASIK
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriChoice
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Payment Types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 718-519-1000
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  • New York Eye Surgery Center
    1101 Pelham Parkway North
    Bronx, NY 10469
    Office: 718-519-1000
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  • Montefiore Medical Center
    111 East 210 Street
    Bronx, NY 10467
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • Jacobi Medical Center
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Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Korean
  • Spanish

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Dr. John J. Kim is a Board certified ophthalmologist. He is the former Director of Residency in charge of training the new physicians at the Montefiore Medical... more

Care philosophy: My philosophy is to treat all patients as a member of my family. You will be treated with respect and utmost care. All your questions will be answered and... more

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Patient Reviews

Average Patient Rating


5 star rating

“Best eye doctor”

Posted by: Elizabeth, 2 months ago.

Patient Review: I love Dr. Kim! He has given me the best vision of my life. I always had thick glasses and my vision was getting worse. Then Dr. Kim treated me... more
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5 star rating

“Patient friendly; Personable!”

Posted by: Paul, 4 months ago.

Patient Review: Don't let the waiting time scare you off. He's worth the wait. Professional and thorough, attentive and responsive. Carefully explains all the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Heidi A Fowler

I endorse this doctor. Excellent answers provided on AVVO.Com. This doctor is clearly very knowledgable.

Endorsement from doctor: Heidi Fowler , Newport (RI), 23 days ago
Christopher Edward Starr

I endorse this doctor.

Endorsement from doctor: Christopher Starr , New York (NY), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since John J Kim was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Registered 2000 05/09/2010

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Work Experience

Position Duration
Assistant Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein Medical Center 2007–present
Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein Medical Center 2004–2007
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Advanced Training

Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Fellowship LASIK Surgery Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, MD) 2004
Residency Ophthalmology Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center 2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine MD 1999
Columbia University Postbac Premed 1994
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Surgical Mentor of the Year Albert Einstein College of Medicine 2007
Attending of the Year Albert Einstein College of Medicine 2006
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member New York Intraocular Lens Implant Society 2011-present
Member International Society of Refractive Surgery 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 450 Health Answers
7 Best Answers - chosen by asker
179 Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
42 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Health Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Models for joint ophthalmology-optometry patient management Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2011
Iris Suture Fixation of an Intraocular Lens American Academy of Ophthalmology 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Ocular Emergencies Optometry Lecture 2011
Correction of High Astigmatism with Combined Astigmatic Keratotomy and Compression Sutures Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011
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