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Stephen J. Kim MD

Professor of Ophthalmology
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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.
Good
November 9, 2021
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Wonderful physician
November 7, 2021
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Very professional , very nice, have recommended him to others
November 6, 2021
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Dr. Stephen Kim is the ultimate professional in both medical skill and compassion. I am thankful for him and how he cares for me.
November 4, 2021
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Doctor Kim is excellent
November 3, 2021
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Dr Kim is one of the best doctors I have ever been too. He is very smart and always addresses my concerns.
October 31, 2021
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Dr. Kim was most informative and answered all my questions
October 31, 2021
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Dr Kim is well educated n experienced to provide me the best care I can get. I appreciate his abilities.
October 30, 2021
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Dr. Kim is wonderful. I consider him to be both effective at handling my eye issues and Excellent at including me In decisions regarding my care. He is my favorite practitioner at Vanderbilt.
October 28, 2021
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