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Stephen J. Kim MD

Professor of Ophthalmology
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    4.8
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  • 1065 ratings
  • 50 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Adult Ocular Tumor
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    Detached Retina
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    Diabetic Retinopathy
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    Macular Degeneration
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    Ophthalmology
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    Uveitis

Conditions and Treatments

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    Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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    Diabetic Eye Disease
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    Epiretinal Membrane
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    Macular Hole
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    Posterior Vitreous Detachment
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    Retinal Detachment
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    Retinal Vein Occlusion
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    Uveitis
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    Medical Retina
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    Surgical Retina

Locations (4)

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin
4601 Carothers Parkway, Suite 450
Franklin, TN 37067
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Graves Gilbert
484 Golden Autumn Way, Suite 201
Bowling Green, KY 42103

Programs and Clinics

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Johns Hopkins University, 2001
  • Internship - Mercy Medical Center, 2002
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 2005
  • Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 2006
  • Fellowship - Emory University, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Absolutely no complaints
May 21, 2022
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Excellent
May 20, 2022
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Dr. Kim is an amazing physician. He is so knowledgeable about my condition and takes the time to answer any questions I might have and is concerned about me I am not just a number. I would recommend Dr. Kim to anyone.
May 18, 2022
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The doctor spent time on my condition and what I needed to watch out for on my left eye to avoid a detachment.
May 18, 2022
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Already have recommended him. Just great. Listens to me. I feel like he remembers me. Thorough. I like his demeanor. Fell confident having him as my dr. His steadfast is awesome. The "machine" runs well.
May 16, 2022
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I will definitely recommend Dr.Kim!
May 13, 2022
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Good
May 7, 2022
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Dr. Kim always listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain things to me.
May 7, 2022
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Have already recommended Dr. Kim to others
May 6, 2022
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