Louis J. Kim M.D.

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Louis J. Kim M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroendovascular surgery
- Skull base surgery
- Stroke care
- Brain aneurysms
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Very nice doctor!!
Dr. Kim is an amazing doctor. I'm grateful for him.
Dr Kim saved my life 1year ago forever grateful
I feel blessed to have Dr Kim as my surgeon. I'm terrified! Dr Kim alleviated my fears a great deal, he was kind, assuring and patient and worked to make this process as easy on my family as possible since we are 3 1/2 to 4 hrs away and older.I would not hesitate to reccomend him.
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Kim and is entire team! Fabulous!
Dr Louis Kim and his team are the best. They are caring experts whom I trust.
Dr Kim was kind and caring during my whole stay at harborview.. After seeing my internist the day before.. She said she sends all her patients to him..
Dr. Kim is an excellent doctor.
Dr Kim is the best!
Dr Kim is excellent at putting patients at ease and explaining options.
Dr Kim and his staff are stellar
Dr. Louis Kim is fantastic and I would highly recommend him
I am assured that I'm in great hands with Dr Kim.
Dr Kim and his team are wonderful
Dr Louis Kim & his entire team is EXCEPTIONAL!!!
Dr Kim and team are too rate.They treated me with care and concern.A+ I would tell everyone this is the team you want fir your healthcare!!!
Dr. Kim was amazing and very thorough in providing explanations of [...] condition, the corrective procedure, the risks, and the probable outcome. He was patient in having to restate some of his explanations, due to low hearing from my mom. My mom left that meeting feeling great relief. His kindness was so greatly appreciated.
Dr Kim is so busy and at the same time we didn't feel rushed at all. Everyone on his team was great
Dr Kim was very thorough and helpful. Really put my mind at ease.
Love Dr Kim
Dr Kim is so caring and compassionate and so positive that I always feel better after talking with him
Dr. Kim and his team are excellent. I have had experience at several other medical centers across the country, and this team is the best I have worked with.
Dr Kim was thorough & professional. His expertise is excellent
Dr. Kim is a wonderful physician. I am very thankful that I was referred to him.
Very professional and highly recommended surgeon. I trust hi experience and knowledge.
I always feel better after talking with Dr Kim. He is caring and compassionate
Excellent team based care and very responsive and interested in my case. Again so grateful for the opportunity to work with Dr. Kim and his team.
Dr. Kim made sure I was involved in the treatment process
The doctor was genuinely concerned about my healthcare and engaged me in deciding all ongoing treatment.
Dr. Louis Kim is such an amazing excellent Doctor.
Dr Kim is always very thorough, well prepared, direct but also compassIonate. And so are all the members of his team.
Dr. Kim and his entire Neurosurgery team are EXCELLENT!
About Louis J. Kim
Louis Kim, M.D. is chief of Neurological Surgery at Harborview Medical Center and UW's professor and vice chairman of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kim strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Kim specializes exclusively in the treatment of cerebrovascular and spinal vascular lesions such as brain aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernous malformations. He is board-certified in neurological surgery and is part of a select group of neurosurgeons across the U.S. fellowship-trained in both open vascular/skull base microsurgery and endovascular techniques for the treatment of cerebrovascular and spinal vascular diseases.
Dr. Kim’s clinical research relates to patient outcome measures and refinements of surgical and endovascular techniques in aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, skull based tumor and cavernous malformation surgery. His mantra is “to seamlessly combine cutting edge neurosurgery technology and compassionate patient care.
Personal Interests
When away from practicing medicine, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time hiking, skiing, running, golfing and reading.
Education and Training
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University of WashingtonMaster, 2020Columbia UniversityMedical education, 1999Barrow Neurological Institute