Namou Kim
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
747 Broadway, 0, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Kim is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award.

Dr. Kim is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Case Western Reserve UniversityMedicine , 1998

Residency

Case Western Reserve University , 2003

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic , 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Issaquah
Harrison Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center
Providence Centralia Hospital
Olympic Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French
Korean

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, 0, Seattle, WA 98122
Other Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Head and Neck Surgery
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1523, Seattle, WA 98104

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.

Throat Cancer
Myringotomy
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Branchial Cleft Cyst
Vertigo
Hearing Loss
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Balloon Sinuplasty
Thyroid Nodule
Nasal Polyps
Adenoidectomy
Laryngocele
Malignant Otitis Externa
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Laryngitis
Sinusitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Gastrectomy
Subglottic Stenosis
Sialadenitis
Melanoma
Ludwig Angina
Toxic Nodular Goiter
Mastoiditis
Pancreatectomy
Sinus Cancer
Parathyroidectomy
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
Stapedectomy
Parathyroid Adenoma
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Liposarcoma
Dry Mouth
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Labyrinthitis
Mastectomy
Stomach Cancer
Strep Throat
Frostbite
Glossodynia
Thyroid Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Microtia
Breast Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Chronic Cough
Ruptured Eardrum
Otosclerosis
Ear Cancer
Laryngomalacia
Otitis
Stridor
Allergic Rhinitis
Tinnitus
Anosmia
Tonsillitis
Lymphedema
Acoustic Neuroma
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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. Namou Kim

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Namou Kim by calling their office at 206-386-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Namou Kim a top-rated expert for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Namou Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 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. Namou Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Namou Kim is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, and Thyroidectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

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

Yes. Dr. Namou Kim has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Namou Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Namou Kim accept my insurance?

Dr. Namou Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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