David Kim Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dr. kim seemed really nice. You really deal with his nurse, Pam. Any questions over anything, you ask Pam. All of my questions were answered. Really between Dr. Kim and Pam, they made this whole process almost effortless.

First impression was good. Careful and attention to details. Over time I am sure we will connect better but we are having some difficulty I think. Staff look and act very capabible. Pam is a great listener. What I know of Dr. Kim after ... For maybe of a total of 3-4 hour talking/listening to the doctor he seems very capable. He is careful to let you know this is just a tool. The rest is up to me. Overall I chose Dr. Kim because he has the background/experiance and team ... I am not being treated like one of many in a large facility. It's not fair for me to say the doctor is or isn't competent ... he has the credentials and has a good track record. Bedside manner seems good but even that is a personal thing. All that said (trying to stay objective) I recommend Dr. Kim.

My first impression of Dr. Kim was that he was so quiet spopken and very real, he didn't talk in terms that i did not understand. He was very approachable.
Dr Kim's office staff was wonderful too there was of course Pam then there was Erin and Jane. Very pleasnt. The thing i least like about the Dr is that he is so busy lol imagine that lol
i would recommend anyone to go see Dr Kim he is wonderful overall. He hasn't lost a patient yet and he does go over every detail about your surgery.

At my first meeting with Dr. Kim at the seminar, I knew he was the one to do my surgery. He is very approachable and kind. With time that feeling has grown. His staff is very kind and willing to help in any way they can. His nurse Erin is great and easy to talk to.
My surgery was August 23rd and I feel great as of being 2 weeks post op and 28 pounds lighter!!
His coordinator, Pam is great also. She does your pre op and is so kind and she makes you feel so comfortable. I would reccommend Dr. Kim and his Bariactric Staff to everyone...I am so glad I chose Dr. Kim. He wants his post op patients to get involved in the support meetings held each month...And you really want to go and see how everyone is doing and show them how well you are doing also....
I rate Dr. Kim a A+.

Went to the seminar earlier this summer. Dr. Kim seemed very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Pam has been great.
I will know more about all of them once i have my pre-op.

I LOVED HIM!! Very honest and up front with a hint of humor. I absolutely LOVED his corrdinator Pam. It was really refreshing to work with someone who actually did thier job and did what she said she was going to do. She had a tender and sensitive heart. Dr. Kim requires you to hold up your end of the bargin and if you don't he won't operate. He emphasized the aftercare as being critical! He is requiring me to attend all aftercare programs. The risks were laid down before me up front and clearly. Dr. Kim is extrmely thorough and very sweet. I have total confidence in him and find it refreshing that he was a vascular surgeon for several years before entering bariatrics. So with Dr. Kim I feel like I have superior surgical competence as well as great bed side manner.

Very impressed with Dr. Kim. He definitely knew what he was talking about. There were no questions asked from the audience that he stalled on answering or that he didn’t immediately know the answer.

He has a very good program with North Hills Hospital. The Bariatric program is very supportive and always there to answer your questions. Pam (bariatric coordinator) is an angel. She always has the answer and never makes you feel like that was a dumb question.
They do have support groups that meet once a month and I am looking forward to attending these meetings.

My husband and I attended one of Dr. Kim's orientation meetings in June. I had been uncertain about the procedure - I still thought that bypass surgery was only performed open. After spending 90 minutes with Dr. Kim and his staff, I was sold! I had already prepared much of my paperwork and Pam was so very helpful in working with Blue Cross. In two weeks, I had approval and will have surgery on July 26th! During my appointment with Dr. Kim and Greg (his PA), I asked numerous quesitons and as he did in the orientation session, Dr. Kim went over the risks with me in detail. As I am just beginning this journey, I can't tell you much more than that I have been VERY impressed with the professionalism, kindness and support that Dr. Kim and his entire staff have shown me. Wish me luck!

He was very nice and knowledgable


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Very caring and knowledgable.

The fact that he has a specific way he wants u to commit to live one you've had surgery and he goes back to it everytime he talks to you.
It is one of his biggest things he wants you to incorporate into your new life.
Yes including a support group that meets once a month.
He answers any questions you and family might have and goes over all very serious risk.
Excellent doctor and surgeon.
Both are pretty high in standards.

My first impression of Dr. Kim was that he was a highly intelligent doctor and cared very much about helping overweight people. I was a little apprehensive about the surgery, but Dr. Kim and his caring attitude convinced me that it was okay.

Dr Kim's office staff are professional, caring and easy to deal with. His Baratrics Coordinator (Pam) is a super nice person. You can ask her anything and she takes the time to answer.

Dr. Kim has a structured aftercare program that is awesome.

Dr. Kim addressed all the risks at the Seminar and again with the initial visit prior to surgery.

Dr Kim's bedside manner is great. He answers any and all questions you might have and he is definitely a breath of fresh air.

Dr Kim's overall rating in my book is as high as it gets. He gave me back my life and for that I will be forever greatful.