Having been asked, I will tell you. I met Dr. Kim exactly three times, about 5-7 minutes each time. He had no medical records of mine, other than the three test results that oncology runs twice a year. If this doctor had any wits about him, he would wonder why so much follow-up screening was still being done. If he had my records, he would know that I was born with CP. What he never knew is that the entire left side of my body operates at 30% less than the right. And that ever since the bracing, splinting, posture and gait training and daily rehab since age 2, the right side has accommodated for the deficit on the left. So, when dosed with 2300mg/day of gabapentin, I suffered all L large muscle groups failure with no prior warning.
I was diagnosed in Nov 2009 with noninfiltrating intraductal carcinoma in situ with metastasis to 29 of 31 taken lymph nodes, R axilla, R sub-clavicular, R shoulder, R flank. I struggled to know all aspects of lymphedema, beginning the morning after surgery. I am confident that after over 12 years of controlling this and with many many bouts with cellulitis, I know more than Dr. Kim will ever know about lymphedema....and to suggest I would be a candidate for opiate injections in the R shoulder, borders on ignorance.
But with all of that, I was referred to him by the Chief of Cardiology for the Community Hospitals system, Dr. Condi. It seems that the beta blocker I've been on since my 20s, is somewhat helpful..diastolic and systolic are within normal limits. But my pulse is higher than it should be. The cardiac ultrasound went well. His comment: I have a great heart! He will not consider raising my metoprolol, and suggested I control the pain. BUT DR. KIM NEVER LISTENED.
He is unaware I have over 30 years working in medicine, running the desk in ICU, CCU, OR (pre-, peri- and post-op), ER, Trauma and Lifeflight. I've taught medicine at post-secondary level, kept physician credentialing compliant in a 300-bed hospital, and was responsible for all transcription going to a 500-bed hospital just south of Chicago. I've even assembled an IMC pneumonia protocol as well as a pain protocol for the anesthesiologists.
Dr. Kim should begin by doing his due diligence about who he is about to treat, and make the effort to be more communicative with his prospective patients. Because one of these times, his arrogance and self-importance will get in the way of someone with just a little bit more relevant history...and knows her body habitus better than he. And knows more than he.

Submitted Oct. 20, 2021

Never read information sent from previous doctors nor asked about medical history or reason for visit.

Submitted Aug. 8, 2021

Dr Kim and his office staff are EXCELLENT AT PATIent care! The office is always positive snd helpful! Dr Kim snd Susan his NP spend as long as needed with me every month! They always offer new snd updated procedures to my pain management care plan! Dr Kim is the SMARTEST AND MOST “ OPEN TO ANY NEW PROCEDURES & THERAPIES” to possibly help me live a better lifestyle ! Dr Kim NEVER JUDGES ME AND IS VERY EMPATHETIC! He has NEVER MADE ME FEEL LIKE A DRUG ADDICT! He and his office staff come across acceptingly to my issues. I’ve only had positive results after almost 4 years with dr Kim! I also KNOW I CAN ALWAYS SPEAK MY PROBLEMS WITHOUT BEING JUDGED BY HIM OR SUSAN! They really EMPATHIZE W ME ABOUT MY PAIN AND MY FUTURE OF WORSENING ISSUES. He truly works so I can function the best life possible due to my ongoing serious spinal issues! I’m lucky to have him and he is doing a brand new surgical procedure on me in 3 days hoping to decrease my daily agony !

Submitted Aug. 7, 2021

Love the office and the team! I have been seeing Dr. Kim/ Susan NP and office for a couple years and I have been very pleased with my care. They take the time to sit with me and go through every thing and try there hardest to get to the route of the problem with my pain. I can honestly not see myself going anywhere else.

Submitted Aug. 6, 2021

Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable and careful, and has helped us immensely. Their office is very busy and you have to follow their rules, which is understandable in this field. Be patient and cooperative with the process and they will find the right thing to help you.

Submitted Aug. 5, 2021

Very unstanding and helpful. He tries everything to find the best treatment for a person's condition.

Submitted Aug. 5, 2021

I wasn’t impressed at the empathy or understanding of his patients .he would come in and spend less than a minute and back out would not give you a chance to explain what you’re doing or how you’re doing it’s his way or the highway and pushing those injections extremely hard on people that don’t need them. And requiring injections or you will not get your medication as he put it directly to me and those words. I would write him a two star at best too much of a hurry and no understanding of what’s going on with the patient and did not even want to listen like he didn’t have time for you why are you bothering him.Now the staff there and nurse are excellent people and did a great job. It’s just Dr. Kim I do not understand why he would be in such a hurry and not want to listen to anybody’s problems that’s why were there to explain to him what’s going on and to get help to fix that or manage it in someway.

Submitted July 27, 2021

Dr. Kim and his staff are very knowledgeable. They take the time to help with any and every concern I have.

Submitted July 14, 2021

Little wait time
Staff and providers are kind and non judgemental, I have had problems getting through by phone and them not getting my messages

Submitted July 12, 2021

Dr Kim is very kind and has an excellent bed side manner. The staff has been not so helpful. I made an appointment with his NP and when I called to talk to them about it they told me I was not on the schedule. When you call to make an appointment or for any other reason they very rarely answer the phone.

Submitted July 12, 2021