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About Me

Joined MetroHealth: 2018
Title(s): Fellowship Program Director
Academic Affiliations: Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Dr. Kim is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine. He is fellowship trained in Pain Management and his research has been focused on various investigations for treatment of chronic pain conditions. He has been involved in numerous clinical trials, particularly using neuromodulation. At MetroHealth-CWRU he is continuing his involvement in clinical trials, with the team pursuing novel devices, techniques, and applications to treat various pain related conditions and diseases as well as more basic science and mechanistic projects.

Publications

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/1j7AeQ3Zue7A6/bibliography/45178578/public/?sort=date&direction=descending

Professional Society Memberships

    American Academy of Pain Medicine     
    American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation   
    American Academy of Physiatrists     
    American Medical Association      
    American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians   
    America Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine  
    International Neuromodulation Society     
    North American Neuromodulation Society

Broad Research Programs

  • Pain Reduction
  • Innovative Rehabilitation Technologies

Specific Research Topics

Contact Information

MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center
4229 Pearl Road, Suite N2.15
Cleveland OH, 44109
Phone: 216-957-3661
Email: ckim3@metrohealth.org

Education & Training

Education

Medical Education

Temple University School of Medicine (Pennsylvania) MD

Internship

Western Pennsylvania Hospital (Pittsburgh) – Internal Medicine

Residency

UPMC Mercy – PM&R

Fellowship

Western Pennsylvania Hospital (Pittsburgh) – Anesthesiology Pain Management

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinical Expertise

Ratings & Reviews

Overall Patient Rating 4.5
214 ratings | 52 reviews

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4/5

Dr. Kim is respectful and professional. He listens and, based on next steps, understands my situation and seems to want me to progress.

Patient Rating
4/5

I didn't spend a lot of time with him, but he seemed to be friendly and knowledgeable about my issues

Patient Rating
5/5

Intelligent and skilled, and interested in formulating the best plan of care based on individual's presentation.

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1/5

Do not in any circumstances make an appointment to see Dr Kim.

Patient Rating
5/5

She was a good Audiologist.

Patient Rating
5/5

Recommend him highly

Patient Rating
5/5

Dr. Kim is an exceptional pain management doctor. He explained everything thoroughly to me, told me what to expect, and I highly recommend him.

Patient Rating
5/5

Friendly and knowledgeable

Patient Rating
5/5

She is thorough in caring .

Patient Rating
5/5

Excellent physician

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