Assistant Professor, Division of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Urology. Dr. Kim received her medical degree from the highly regarded combined BA/MD program at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. She completed Residency in Urology at Cleveland Clinic during which time she dedicated a year in basic science research focusing on animal models of incontinence. After finishing two years of fellowship in Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA, she was recruited to join Dr. Shlomo Raz and Dr. Larissa Rodriguez in their Division.
Dr. Kim’s clinical interests encompasses neurogenic and non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction, urinary and fecal incontinence, neuromodulation for overactive bladder and urinary retention, vaginal prolapse, genitourinary reconstruction, and other areas of pelvic medicine, including pelvic pain and sexual disorders. She has trained extensively in pelvic floor reconstruction and robotic/ laparoscopic surgery to provide innovative quality care to help patients regain function and improve quality of life.
Awards & Recognition
2007 Visiting Resident, Harry M. Spence Visiting Professorship, UT Southwestern Urology
2006–2007 Traveling Resident Scholarship to Vietnam, International Volunteers in Urology
2005 Third Place in Resident Research Essay Contest, Ohio Urological Society Meeting
2004 Eli Lilly Scholarship, American Urogynecology Society/Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
2001 Arnold Award for Excellence in Urology, Baylor College of Medicine
2001 Winner of The James K. Alexander Research Symposium, Baylor College of Medicine
1993–2001 Rice / Baylor Scholar, Combined B.A./M.D. Program
1997 J.S. Fulton Outstanding Senior Award, Rice University
1993–1997 Herbert S. Allen Merit Scholarship, Rice University
1993–1997 President’s Honor Roll, Rice University
1993–1997 Robert J. Byrd Merit Scholarship, Texas Board of Education