Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute At MedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St NW Ste 215 Office, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Ahyoung Kim is a Transplant Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Hepatitis C, Cholangitis, and Liver Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St NW Ste 215 Office, Washington, DC 20010
Other Locations
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 2, Washington, DC 20007

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahyoung Kim

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahyoung Kim?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ahyoung Kim by calling their office at 202-444-3701. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ahyoung Kim a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahyoung Kim is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ahyoung Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Ahyoung Kim is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Sclerosing Cholangitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Ahyoung Kim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ahyoung Kim has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Ahyoung Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ahyoung Kim accept my insurance?

Dr. Ahyoung Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-444-3701 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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