Paul Kim MD profile

Dr. KIM Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Kim attended podiatry school at Samuel Merritt College. He then decided to go to medical school to be able to provide more for his patients. He attended Wayne State University for his medical degree and completed his orthopedic training at University of Washington. Going full circle, he decided to dedicate his subspecialty training towards foot & ankle surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Hailing from San Francisco, I grew up in the Bay Area and call it my home. Simply, I love the area, culture, weather, but most importantly the people. As a child I moved constantly, since my father was a missionary pastor, so I can easily state that I grew up living coast to coast but still nothing beats the Bay Area. I went to college at UC Irvine and graduated with a degree in Chemistry.

Right after graduation I attended podiatry school at Samuel Merritt College. Everyone asks why I decided to go to medical school after podiatry school. Simple answer is I wanted more knowledge, more training, but mostly, I wanted to just be able to provide more for my patients. I attended Wayne State University for my medical degree and completed my orthopedic training at University of Washington. Going full circle, I decided to dedicate my subspecialty training towards foot & ankle surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery (ie, Cornell).

I aim to educate my patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care. I understand that many people have anxiety about orthopedic treatment, so I strive towards creating a friendly and collaborative environment and I ensure all my surgical patients have my personal cell phone and email to ensure they have access for emergencies. By combining the latest technology with evidence-based medicine, I aim to give my patients the best orthopedic care in the Bay Area.

Medical Employment

  • California Orthopedics & Spine – Orthopedic Surgeon practicing general orthopedics with subspecialty in Foot & Ankle
    • Larkspur, CA — 2015 – present
  • Arthrex.com – Minimally Invasive Surgical course instructor and surgical consultant
    • Naples, FL — 2021 – present

Graduate Medical Education

  • Wayne State University, School of Medicine – MD – Detroit, MI – 2005 to 2009
  • Samuel Merritt College, CSPM – DPM – Oakland, CA – 2000 to 2004
  • University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA – BS – 1995 to 2000
  • Yonsei University, Education Abroad Program – Seoul, South Korea – 1998 to 1999

Education

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, New York, NY
  • University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Residency Program, Seattle, WA
  • University of Washington, General Surgery Internship, Seattle, WA
  • Wayne State University, School of Medicine – MD – Detroit, MI – 2005 to 2009
  • Samuel Merritt College, CSPM – DPM – Oakland, CA – 2000 to 2004
  • University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA – BS – 1995 to 2000
  • Yonsei University, Education Abroad Program – Seoul, South Korea – 1998 to 1999

Awards & Honors

  • California Medical State License – A134000
  • California Fluoroscopy License – RHC 00201669
  • New York Medical State License – 273615
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Part I & II – Board Certified
  • United States Medical Licensing Exam – Part I, II, III
  • National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners – Part I

Professional License

  • California Orthopedics & Spine – Orthopedic Surgeon practicing general orthopedics with subspecialty in Foot & Ankle
    • Larkspur, CA — 2015 – present
  • Arthrex.com – Minimally Invasive Surgical course instructor and surgical consultant
    • Naples, FL — 2021 – present

Research & Presentations

  • Kim, PH. Minimally Invasive Bunion presentation https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/2021/05/mis-bunion-correction/ May 2021.
  • Kim, PH. Minimally Invasive Bunion. DocTalklive. www.doc-talk.live. February 2021.
  • Kim, PH. Advancements in Foot & Ankle surgery using Internal Brace, Minimally Invasive Techniques. Arthrex. Fremont, CA. Februay 2020.
  • Kim PH, Ellis SJ, Baxter J, Chen X, Hillstrom H, Mootanah R, Deland JT. Moberg Osteotomy and its effect on joint contact mechanics. Cadaveric Study. American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting ePoster. Long Beach, CA. July 2015.
  • Kim PH. UPDATE: PRP and Shockwave Therapy. Foot & Ankle departmental presentation. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. April 2015.
  • Kim PH, Ellis S. Re-rupture of surgically repaired tendoachilles. Grand rounds presentation in Morbidity & Mortality. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. November, 2014.
  • Kim PH. Combined Limb Length Discrepancy Lecture – 2 interesting case presentations. Foot & Ankle departmental presentation. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. November 2014.
  • Kim PH. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. Foot & Ankle departmental presentation. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. October 2014.
  • Kim PH, Ferguson T, Ganz R. Case Presenter on Acetabular Fractures in Eldery = Fix it, Replace it or Leave it? University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics LeCocq Lectureship. Seattle, WA. April 2014.
  • DePuy Synthes Institute Advanced Concepts of Joint Arthroplasty for Senior Resident Symposium. Participant. Rosemont, IL. September 2013.
  • Kim PH, Brage M, Hansen ST. Why are we still talking about bunions? = Revisted. Grand rounds presentation at University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics. Seattle, WA. September 2013.
  • Kim, PH. Prospective Comparison of Ankle Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis. AAOS paper presentation. Chicago, IL. March 2013.
  • Kim PH. Panel speaker on “How to get into Orthopaedic Residency.” Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Interest Group at University of Washington, School of Medicine. Seattle, WA. March 2011.
  • Kim PH. Case Presenter on Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children. L.T. Staheli Seattle Childrens Pediatric Orthopaedic Seminar. Seattle, WA. January 2011.
  • AONA Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course. Participant. Ft.Lauderdale, FL. September 2010.
  • Kim PH. Case Presenter on Complex Pelvic Ring Injury. University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics 1st Annual Trauma Symposium. Seattle, WA. June 2010.

Certifications & Affiliations

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons – Board Certified
  • ACLS Provider – WA04010
  • United States Medical Licensing Exam, Part I, II, & III
  • American College of Surgeons, ATLS, 2009
  • National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, Part I
  • BICMD Surgical Consultant

Society Memberships

  • American Foot & Ankle Orthopedic – Candidate Member, 2011 to present
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons – Candidate Member, 2009 to present
  • American Medical Student Association – 2005 to 2009
  • American Podiatric Medical Student Association – 2000 to 2004

Thank you for your interest in my specialty. If you have any questions please feel free to call my office or send me a message using this contact form. I will get back to you as soon as possible. For faster service please call my office.

Paul Kim, M.D.
CONSULTING
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