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David W. Kim, M.D. is double-Board certified by the American Board
of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim is also a Fellow of the American
College of Surgeons, the most respected association of surgeons in the world.
Dr. Kim specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head,
and neck. His services range from minimally invasive office procedures with
little to no down time to major operations leading to dramatic improvements in
appearance. He received his B.A. in human biology at Stanford University and
his M.D. and surgical residency training in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
at the University of California, San Diego Medical School.
DrDr. Kim completed his specialty training with a fellowship in
Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Chicago. While in
Chicago he trained with world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Dean Toriumi, M.D,
J. Regan Thomas, M.D., and M. Eugene Tardy, M.D. and nasal reconstructive
surgeon Gary Burget, M.D. In 2003, Dr. Kim was appointed as Director of the
Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San
Francisco. As a full-time academic facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Kim is a leader
in his field, functioning at the cutting edge of medical science and technology.
Dr. Kim is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and
reconstructive surgery in the residency programs and medical school at UCSF and
participates in numerous committees for the American Academy of Facial Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery. He regularly participates in scientific meetings and
clinical instruction courses on a national level. His past academic activities
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over fifty
scientific articles, chapters, and national presentations.
In addition, Dr. Kim has an extensive research background and is currently
conducting several studies which aim to objectively test current methods used in
facial plastic surgery and to find objective, patient-based outcome measures for
facial plastic and reconstructive procedures. He is the principal investigator
of the first ever national, multi-center outcomes study on functional
rhinoplasty.
Dr. Kim has expertise in both primary and revision rhinoplasty for
the improvement of nasal appearance and breathing, complex nasal reconstruction,
facial rejuvenation surgery (facelifts, neck lifts, and eyelid and forehead
surgery) and reconstruction of congenital and traumatic facial deformities. In
addition, Dr. Kim is an authority in an assortment of in-office procedures for
facial rejuvenation, including botox, injectable fillers for augmentation, and
skin resurfacing. His philosophy regarding cosmetic and reconstructive
procedures is to strive for aesthetic improvements which are natural and
harmonious with each patient’s individual features, avoiding an artificial,
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Dr. Kim believes in developing a close relationship with his
patients so that he may learn as much as he can about their needs and concerns.
It is his belief that as a surgeon, he takes on the
responsibilities of educating, supporting, and counseling his patients.
Dr.
Kim prides himself on being an approachable, honest, and straightforward person.
He understands it is a privilege to serve as a physician for any patient who
entrusts his or her care to him. For this reason, he is committed to providing
his best effort and consideration for every person who walks into his office.
We believe that his humanistic approach
coupled with his excellent background and technical skill in facial plastic
surgery provides a sense of security and reassurance to his patients. |
