Overview
Denise S. Kim, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology with a specialty practice in orbital and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kim completed her medical training at the University of Michigan Medical School followed by ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. She then completed an intensive two-year fellowship in adult and pediatric Oculoplastics, Orbital, and Cosmetic Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Kim specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with eyelid and orbital disorders, including surgery for ptosis and dermatochalasis (drooping lids), ectropion/entropion/epiblepharon (malposition of eyelid), and lacrimal (tear drain) disorders; Mohs reconstruction for periorbital skin cancer; repair of eyelid and orbital trauma; Botox injections for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm; surgical treatment and medical therapy with Tepezza for thyroid eye disease; and optic nerve sheath fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension.Dr. Kim has clinic office hours and performs surgery at both the Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor and the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. She also provides oculoplastics specialty care for veterans at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Graves Disease.
Dr. Kim is board certified in Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 3, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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.
Clinical Research
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Kellogg Eye Center
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Kellogg Eye Center
Dr. Shahzad Mian serves as Chair and professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School and has served the department as vice chair for clinical sciences and learning since 2019. He also serves as the ambulatory care clinical chief for the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG).Dr. Mian earned his medical degree in 1996 from the Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency at the Wills Eye Hospital of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. From 2000-02, he was a fellow in cornea and refractive surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the U-M faculty in 2002 as a clinical lecturer in ophthalmology and visual sciences, and he was promoted to associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences in 2010.Dr. Mian received the 2007 Anthony Adamis Award for Outstanding Research from the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, the 2007 Leadership Development Program from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the 2009 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.He has served on the board of directors and as a medical director of the Midwest Eye-Banks and currently serves as cornea editor for the Ophthalmic News and Education Network, board member of the Cornea Society, member of the Program Director’s Council and councilor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mian is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Mian is board certified in Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denise S. Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denise S. Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Denise S. Kim by calling their office at 734-764-5106. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Denise S. Kim a top-rated expert for Eyelid Drooping?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Denise S. Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Eyelid Drooping, 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. Denise S. Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Denise S. Kim is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Entropion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Denise S. Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Denise S. Kim has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eyelid Drooping. You can view a list of Dr. Denise S. Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Denise S. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Denise S. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-764-5106 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Advanced
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- EntropionDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Erythema MultiformeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Erythema Multiforme.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Stevens-Johnson SyndromeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.
- ChalazionDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.