Dr. John Kim, MD
Dr. John Kim, MD is a plastic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-250 Chicago, IL 60611Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kim is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, a highly rated hospital.
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About Me
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Dr. JYS Kim is a surgeon in the Midwest specializing in breast and body and facial aesthetic surgery. He has performed over 11 000 surgeries over an 18 year span while an attending surgeon. Dr. Kim brings his artistic vision to every procedure and his team is dedicated to optimizing patient comfort and careCosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Breast Surgery
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Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center|ucla
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Baylor Affiliated Hospitals|baylor College Of Med|texas Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2003Baylor College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1998Stanford University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997
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Pannucci, C. J., MacDonald, J. K., Ariyan, S., Gutowski, K. A., Kerrigan, C. L., Kim, J. Y., & Chung, K. C. (2016). Benefits and risks of prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus in plastic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials and consensus confere, 2016
Khavanin, N., Qiu, C. S., Mlodinow, A. S., Vu, M. M., Dorfman, R. G., Fine, N. A., & Kim, J. Y. (2017). External Validation of the Breast Reconstruction Risk Assessment Calculator. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2017 Jul;70(7): 876-883., 2017
Jain, U., Somerville, J., Saha, S., Ver Halen, J. P., Antony, A. K., Samant, S., & Kim, J. Y. (2017). Predictors of adverse events after neck dissection: An analysis of the 2006-2011 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 96(2), E37., 2017
Wilkins, E. G., Hamill, J. B., Kim, H. M., Kim, J. Y., Greco, R. J., Qi, J., & Pusic, A. L. (2016). Complications in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: One-year Outcomes of the Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium (MROC) Study. Annals of Surgery., 2016
Mioton LM, Jordan SW, Kim JYS. A prospective analysis of dynamic loss of breast projection in tissue expander-implant reconstruction. Arch Plast Surg. 2015;42(3):309-15., 2015
Dorfman, R. G., Mioton, L., Stone, E., Yan, W., Qiu, C., Marla, S., & Kim, J. Y. (2017). The effect of implant type on nipple position geometry and aesthetics following tissue expander reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy. Aesthetic surgery journal, 1, 9., 2017
Dorfman, R. G., Mioton, L., Stone, E., Yan, W., Qiu, C., Marla, S., & Kim, J. Y. (2017). The effect of implant type on nipple position geometry and aesthetics following tissue expander reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy. Aesthetic surgery journal, 1, 9.
Seth, A. K., Hirsch, E. M., Kim, J. Y., & Fine, N. A. (2017). Outcomes After Elevation of Serratus Anterior Fascia During Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery., 2017
Jordan T Blough, BS, Sumanas W Jordan, MD, Gildasio S De Oliveira, Jr., MD, Michael M Vu, BS, John YS Kim, MD; Demystifying the “July Effect” in Plastic Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Study, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjx099.
ASDS Guidelines Task Force: Consensus Recommendations Regarding the Safety of Lasers, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Energy Devices, and Skin Surgery During and After Isotretinoin Use. Dermatologic Surgery, 43(10), 1249-1262., 2017
Waldman, A., Bolotin, D., Arndt, K. A., Dover, J. S., Geronemus, R. G., Chapas, A., ... & Kim, J. Y. ASDS Guidelines Task Force: Consensus Recommendations Regarding the Safety of Lasers, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Energy Devices, and Skin Surgery During and After Isotretinoin Use. Dermatologic Su, 2017
Vu, M. M., De Oliveira Jr, G. S., Mayer, K. E., Blough, J. T., & Kim, J. Y. (2015). A prospective study assessing complication rates and patient-reported outcomes in breast reconstructions using a novel, deep dermal human acellular dermal matrix. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 3(12), 2015
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1994-1997
Principal Investigator for “Overall First Prize, Best Scientific Exhibit” at the American College of Surgeons 98th Annual Clinical Congress, 2012
1st Place Houston Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Chief Resident Paper Presentation, 2003
Principal Investigator for “Second Place, Clinical Research” at 10th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, 2014
Keynote University of Toronto Breast Lecturer, Toronto Breast Symposium: “Risk and Breast Reconstruction: Application of the BRAscore”, 2017
Principal Investigator for “Outstanding Paper Presentation” at Aesthetic Scientific Paper Session of American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Conference, 2015
Principal Investigator for “Best Paper Presentation, Cosmetic Section” at American Society of Plastic Surgeons Breast and Body Symposium, 2016
Best Paper Session, Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting, 2014
1st Place Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Chief Resident; Paper Presentation, 2003
Finalist for James Barrett Brown Award (Best Paper) at American Association of Plastic Surgeons 96th Annual Meeting, 2016
Principal Investigator for “Best Paper Presentation” at Practice Management Session of American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Conference, 2013
Northwestern University, Department of Surgery Teaching Award, 2006
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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