Overview
Joseph Kim, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist with additional fellowship training in therapeutic endoscopy. He treats a range of gastrointestinal health conditions and believes having a healthy gut is one of the central pillars of overall health. For every patient, Dr. Kim’s goal is to provide time-efficient, cost-effective and high-quality care. Dr. Kim cares for conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, rectal bleeding, unintentional weight loss, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, difficulty swallowing, eosinophilic esophagitis, liver diseases, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, microscopic colitis, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, biliary cancer, pancreatic cancer and colon cancer. In order to better serve his patients, Dr. Kim completed an additional fellowship year of advanced therapeutic endoscopy under the mentorship of world-renowned advanced endoscopist David Carr-Locke, MD. Some of the therapeutic endoscopy procedures he performs include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), luminal stenting and large polyp resection. Procedures performed include upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), Bravo pH monitoring, small bowel capsule endoscopy (Pillcam), and hemorrhoid banding. He is also deeply grateful to have the opportunity to help patients prevent cancer or catch it in its early stages through colon cancer screening. When not caring for patients, Dr. Kim loves spending quality time with his family, including his wife, three daughters, two dachshunds and two rabbits.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
204 Medical Dr, Ste 240, Sherman, TX 75092
5220 W University Dr, Ste 250, Mckinney, TX 75071
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
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. Joseph K. Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph K. Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph K. Kim by calling their office at 469-800-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph K. Kim a top-rated expert for Visceromegaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph K. Kim is classified as an Advanced expert for Visceromegaly, 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. Joseph K. Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph K. Kim is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joseph K. Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph K. Kim has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Visceromegaly. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph K. Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph K. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph K. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-4500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
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- Accessory PancreasDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.