Overview
Christina Kim, MD, is an Assistant Professor at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and a board-certified neurologist specializing in Neurology and Vascular Neurology. She has clinical expertise in the management of stroke prevention, acute stroke treatment and long-term stroke management. A magnum cum laude graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Kim received her medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. After concluding her residency in Neurology at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, she completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Prior to joining Mischer Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Kim served as a stroke specialist at Inova Medical Group Neurology in Fairfax, Virginia. She has presented nationally and conducted research on stroke-related topics.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, and Headache.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christina Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christina Kim by calling their office at 832-325-7080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christina Kim a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christina Kim is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Christina Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Christina Kim is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Christina Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christina Kim has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Christina Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christina Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Christina Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- StrokeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
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- ApoplexyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ConcussionDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DeliriumDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- HeadacheDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Memory LossDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.