
Overview
Dr. Stephen Kim is the Medical Director of Children’s Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital and Chief of Pediatric Surgical Specialties for Inova. He is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric surgery and general surgery with advanced expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. His clinical interests include surgery for newborn congenital diseases, cancer surgery, colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Kim is a graduate of the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago, where he served as chief resident. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard.
His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastroschisis, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
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. Stephen S. Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen S. Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen S. Kim by calling their office at 571-472-4300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen S. Kim a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen S. Kim is classified as an Experienced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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. Stephen S. Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen S. Kim is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastroschisis, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephen S. Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen S. Kim has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen 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. Stephen S. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen S. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4300 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
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- GastroschisisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

