Joung (. Kim
Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy

Dr. Joung (. Kim

Ophthalmology
Emory health
Emory Eye Center
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
Atlanta, GA 
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33 Years of Experience

Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
Emory health
Emory Eye Center
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Joung Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Iridectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Fuchs Dystrophy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine, 1993.0
Residency
Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1998
Fellowships
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Hospital Affiliations
Emory University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Emory Eye Center
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, Atlanta, GA 30322
Call: 404-778-2020

Clinical Research

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4 Total Publications

Scleral Lens Use in the Management of Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
Scleral Lens Use in the Management of Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
Journal: Eye & contact lens
Published: December 26, 2024
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