Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Rd, 
Gainesville, FL 

Overview

Sara Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • 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

Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Other Locations
Office
1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 1191UF, Gainesville, FL 32610

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.


20 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara Kim

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara Kim by calling their office at 352-273-5670. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sara Kim a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Fasciitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara Kim is classified as an Experienced expert for Necrotizing Fasciitis, 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. Sara Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Sara Kim is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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

Yes. Dr. Sara Kim has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Fasciitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sara Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sara Kim accept my insurance?

Dr. Sara Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-273-5670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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