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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Dr Kim and his crew are outstanding. The best
Dr Kim and his team are so professional and caring.. Im very blessed
Couldn't have been any better. Dr Kim and his assistant addressed every concern, every issue that I had and were outstanding at explaining my options. Dr Kim without question allowed me sometime to think about it and put me under no pressure whatsoever to move forward with any option. He's leaving it to me and that's what I would prefer.
Dr. Kim struck us as very experienced and knowledgeable, and provided strong, clear explanations that answered most of our questions before we even asked them (and he provided great responses to the remaining questions we did have). He was also caring and respectful to the situation.
I was referred to Dr Kim from my Neurologist in Idaho and I was treated as If I had been with Dr Kim for years
Dr. Kim was very pleasant and professional. He described everything very thoroughly. Thank you.
Dr. Kim went above and beyond to explain what I have. He was caring, informative and gentle with his approach. I am so appreciative.
Love Dr Kim his team and the helpfulness of UW great hospital
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
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