Overview
Dr. Richard Kim was born in New York and received his B.S. in biology and psychology at Georgetown University in 1983. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kim completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his specialty training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he later served as chief Fellow. Following his training, Dr. Kim remained an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University. During his faculty tenure at the University, Dr. Kim was named the Chief of Endoscopy and later the Associate Chief of the GI section at the University Drive VA Medical Center. Through a grant from the NIH, Dr. Kim completed his Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology in 1997 from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. His career has been distinguished by awards for excellence in clinical research by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and the Glaxo Institute for Digestive Health. Dr. Kim was President of the Medical Staff at Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus from 2010-2012. Dr. Kim served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Valley Health System from 2012 to 2021.
Dr. Kim is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Kim specializes in esophageal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer of the GI tract, and Therapeutic Endoscopy, including ERCP. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
725 Cherrington Pkwy, Coraopolis, PA 15108
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.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Slivka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Binion is currently accepting new patients.
AHN Nephrology Associates
Gursimran Kochhar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochhar is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Kim by calling their office at 412-262-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Kim a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Kim is classified as an Advanced expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Richard Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Kim is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Richard Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Kim has published 133 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-262-1000 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
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.