John Y. Kim, MD

John Y. Kim, MD

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Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Stanford University School of Medicine - 1997
Residency:
Baylor College of Medicine - 2003
Fellowships:
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center - 2004

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
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April 29, 2024

5.0

Informative and thirough, gives you the best suggestions for your issues

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Kim is very personable and honest. He explained the pro and cons of the procedure ensuring my understanding of what to expect during and after the procedure.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

As stated above, Dr Kim also took the time to talk to me and I didn’t feel rushed. He answered all my questions.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, great staff.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Can’t say enough about Dr Kim. He is warm and compassionate and an excellent surgeon. He gave me my confidence back! My results are amazing!

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He is a very talented surgeon that is trustworthy and operates his practice with integrity.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is kind, compassionate and excellent plastic surgeon.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 08, 2024

4.0

I don't know enough about Dr. Kim to make a greater score, but he was truly a very good provider, open to break down my misunderstandings and misconceptions.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

He's the best of the best. Made me feel seen and cared for.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is the best in every way.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He is kind, knowledgeable and inspires confidence.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He knows what he does.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Ultimate professional.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Knows his subject

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr.Kim is an amazing surgeon. He is respectful, professional and makes sure you have an understanding of the procedure you are getting. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is very experienced, knowledgeable, and kind. He listens carefully and ensures the patient understands.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

He is warm and kind and extremely skilled in his field of plastic surgery.

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February 24, 2024

4.0

I haven't had the surgery yet, but Dr. Kim is recommended and understood my facelift issues (in terms of a realistic and natural look). He is very kind, a good listener and appears to have a cautious approach.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He’s has fixed my nose 2x after mohs surgery and now the face and neck. He answers all questions.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He listens and wants the best outcome. He has a great beside manner

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Exactly what you look for in a professional

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February 19, 2024

4.0

Good bedside manner.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Personable. Great bedside manner.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is an artist. I could not get these results if it wasn’t for his skills and an eye for aesthetics.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is hands down the best! Two c-sections left me needing a tummy tuck and I am so fortunate to have found such a skilled surgeon and amazing staff. He made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process answering questions and explaining everything to me. I followed all of the instructions he gave me after the surgery and had a great recovery. I wouldn’t recommend any other surgeon! And….I am obsessed with my results!

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is an excellent surgeon.

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February 09, 2024

4.0

Explains process cleary

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Masterful genius!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

exceptionally experienced and skilled, takes time to understand patient goals and expectations and individualize strategy for achieving results. Thorough. Offers a lot of Supportive education and resources available Accessible team Caring

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Kim took his time and didn’t make me feel rushed.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

He has done surgery on my nose 2 x post mohs surgery

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January 31, 2024

5.0

You can tell he takes pride in his work, each and every patient matters. he’s very talented and explains everything, knowledgable and he’s very patient.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Doctor John Kim is the best surgeon🏆amazing results, He has magician's fingers⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️thank you so much for your follow up too! You are so professional and kind!

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January 28, 2024

5.0

I consulted with many Plastic Surgeons before my appointment with Dr. Kim regarding my "botched " Plastic Surgery. He is kind and empathic and proposed the best solution to the problem.

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January 26, 2024

4.0

Appt with the doctor are short and simple.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Everything you want in a surgeon. Everything you want in a surgeon’s office. Excellence.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Expertise, commitment to best in class collaborative care, professional, communicative, accessible =well Managed team of trusted experts in his office. Clear communication and realistic expectations and timelines help Patient feel confident.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr kim seemed very sweet and was ready to answer all my questions.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Who is very professional did the job he said he was going to do exactly the way he was going to do it and I’m satisfied

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He does phenomenal work! He listens to your desires and makes it happen.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

World renowned for his work, meticulous, honest, and professional!

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Super friendly!!! Definitely he knows what he is doing:))

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January 02, 2024

5.0

such a nice guy and so helpful and understanding

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December 20, 2023

5.0

I met him and instantly felt comfortable and confident in my choice. He listened. He observed. He is an exceptional surgeon. His reputation is outstanding and I understand why. I appreciate that he was both compassionate and confident.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He was friendly yet professional...took the time to explain and answer questions and I perceived his advice to be honest and in my best interest.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He is an artist in the medical field! He works as if he was working in a piece of art when he sculpts your facial surgery

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December 12, 2023

5.0

I have already given his name to two of my friends considering plastic surgery because of his bedside manner and thorough attention to detail.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Knowledge, experience and comforting personality

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December 09, 2023

5.0

He was concise, professional, and caring.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

So caring and explains things in a way we can understand. Never rushes you

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He is extremely detail oriented and my results are exactly what I was hoping for.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He is wonderful, answering all questions, providing his true opinions on what is best for me.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Top doctor in his field. Answered all my questions. Made me excited for the upcoming procedure.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

He’s the best! Knows what he’s doing, great personality and great results.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Very happy with my results

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Kim is an amazing surgeon. His technique is what gave me such amazing results just 7 week post abdominoplasty. He has great bedside manner and is very patient with all of my questions. He is the best plastic surgeon I could have asked for and I am a doctor too and did my research.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. John Kim is amazing! I have seen Dr. Kim since 2009. He is an excellent surgeon and has cared for both my son and myself. I suffer from a great deal of skin cancer and Dr. Kim always closes my Mohs surgical incisions. He is very caring about his patients. I highly recommend Dr. Kim!

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Was very kind and the procedure turned out nicely

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim explained in detailed what the procedure would entail. He was professional and answered all my questions to my satisfaction.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

EXCELLENT DR

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim was kind and patient. He took the time to hear all of my concerns and answer thoroughly. He set clear expectations.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Very professional doctor, cares a lot for his patients and has amazing surgical skills.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He takes the time ti make sure understand everything and never makes me feel rushed. He’s through and very nice

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is an exceptional surgeon. His attention to detail is second to none. He takes the time to listen to his patients and works with them to achieve their desired result.

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October 24, 2023

4.0

Overall good experience

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Kim is truly an artist. His skilled eye and attention to detail is amazing. I’m super happy with my results.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

His bedside manners, attention to detail, and overall patient care is the best.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Amazing communicator and caring physician, excellent surgeon

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim made me feel very at ease in a vulnerable time of life.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is wonderful, so smart and in my opinion he is the best in his field of plastic surgery.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is very thorough and attentive. Felt very comfortable with him from my very first appointment. He’s the best.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Extremely satisfied patient.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Amazing docotors.

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October 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim was very thoughtful in his explanation of options during my consultation, taking into account my medical and personal history. He didn’t make me feel pressure to make decisions right away and was candid about insurance coverage and out of pocket costs.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner, warm, engaging, a very artistic eye.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is an amazing plastic surgeon. He listens to my thoughts / concerns and always give me a true assessment of what he thinks will be best for me. I trust him 100%.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

He was outstanding in his explanations and his kindness is unmatched

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September 09, 2023

5.0

skills, bed manners, and easy to talk to.

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September 09, 2023

5.0

He did exactly what I wanted and answered all my questions so well

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Kim is an eminence, caring, and keeps it real.

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