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Specialty:
Otolaryngology / Head and Neck
Department Affiliation:
Head and Neck Surgery
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
State License:
A126132
Phone:
424-259-6559
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About Me

Dr. Irene Kim is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who sees patients in Santa Monica, Westwood, and Santa Clarita. She is an attending surgeon in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is board certified in otolaryngology, and fellowship trained in facial reanimation surgery for facial paralysis.

Dr. Kim provides high-quality, comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients with facial paralysis secondary to Bell’s palsy, tumors, trauma and congenital disorders. Her procedures include nerve transfers and gracilis free muscle transfers. She also performs cosmetic facial surgery, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation techniques (including Botox and filler injections), rhinoplasty, facial trauma repair, MOHs reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, and microvascular free flap surgery for patients with head and neck cancer.

Dr. Kim received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her otolaryngology/head and neck surgery residency training at UCLA, and returned to Johns Hopkins for subspecialty training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Kim is a member of the Sir Charles Bell Society, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Medical Association and Phi Beta Kappa.

Location:
Santa Clarita - Primary & Specialty Care
27235 Tourney Road
Suite 2500
Valencia, California

Phone
661-253-5851

Fax
661-253-5852

Professional Memberships:
Sir Charles Bell Society
American Academy Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Phi Beta Kappa

Links
uclahealth.org/facial-plastic-surgery
uclahealth.org/facial-plastic-surgery/facial-paralysis
uclahealth.org/head-neck-surgery/facial-plastic-reconstructive-surgery
uclahealth.org/facial-plastic-surgery/videos
uclahealth.org/santa-clarita
Primary Office
Head & Neck Surgery - Santa Monica
Primary Address
1131 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 302
Santa Monica, California 90401
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Phone
424-259-6559
Fax
310-453-4613
Secondary Office
UCLA Head and Neck Surgery
Secondary Address
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 550
Los Angeles, California 90095
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Phone
310-206-6688
Fax
661-253-5852
Medical Board Certifications
Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2017
Fellowship
Facial and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine-GME, 2016-2017
Residency
Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 2012-2016
Internship
General Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 2011-2012
Degree
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2011
Interests
  • Blepharoplasty

    Eyelid Lift

    The medical term for an eyelid lift is blepharoplasty. This procedure can remove puffiness or bags under the eyes. It can also correct droopy eyelids.
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  • Cosmetic
  • Cosmetic Dermal Fillers
  • Endoscopic Eyebrow Lift
  • Face Lift (Rejuvenation of the Face)

    Facelift

    Rhytidectomy, a surgical procedure commonly known as a facelift, involves the removal of excess facial fat, the tightening of facial muscles, and the trimming or redraping of facial skin to approximate a smoother, firmer facial appearance.
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  • Facial Nerve
  • General Head & Neck

    Neck Pain

    Your neck is at risk for injury because of its location and range-of-motion. Neck pain can be caused by injury, age, or inflammatory disorders. Neck pain can range from mild discomfort to disabling, chronic pain.
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  • Hair Transplantation

    Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview

    The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function, but the surgery may also be performed to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem.
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  • Laser Skin Resurfacing

    Laser Surgery for Lesions and Skin Conditions

    There are many different types of lesions and skin conditions that can be treated with laser surgery. These include birthmarks, which are skin abnormalities present at birth. Your healthcare provider will decide if you are a candidate for the particular surgery.
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  • Local and Regional Flap Reconstruction of the Head
  • Local and Regional Flap Reconstruction of the Neck
  • Microvascular Surgery
  • Midface Cheek Lift
  • Neck Lift
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
  • Rhinoplasty

    Rhinoplasty

    Rhinoplasty is surgery to change the size or shape of your nose. It is also called a nose job. This procedure is usually used to make the nose smaller or to narrow it. But it can also make the nose larger.
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  • Septum Deviated / Perforated

    Deviated Septum

    A wall of cartilage divides the nose into 2 separate chambers. It’s called the nasal septum. A deviated septum is when this wall is shifted away from the midline. This may cause congestion, problems with breathing, or nasal discharge.
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  • Skin Cancer

    Melanoma: Introduction

    Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer. It starts in skin cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are what give skin its color. There are 3 main types of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are more common. Melanoma is a much less common, but melanoma is more likely to spread to other parts of the body. 
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  • Skin Lesion Ear

    Actinic Keratosis

    Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly patch or bump on the skin. It’s also known as a solar keratosis. Actinic keratoses are very common, and many people have them. They are caused by ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin.
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  • Skin Lesion Eyelid
  • Skin Lesion Lip

    Actinic Keratosis

    Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly patch or bump on the skin. It’s also known as a solar keratosis. Actinic keratoses are very common, and many people have them. They are caused by ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin.
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  • Skin Lesion Nose

    Kaposi Sarcoma: Introduction

    In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. KS is linked to infection with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), also known as the Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV). This virus can cause certain types of cells to grow out of control, which might lead to cancer. 
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  • Skin Resurfacing

    Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin

    No one can avoid the natural process of aging, as the skin thins and lines and wrinkles appear. Moles, scars, and birthmarks also tend to change as we age. In addition, sun damage over the course of a lifetime worsens the aging skin. Sometimes advanced signs of aging and sun damage require invasive dermatology procedures.
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  • Upper & Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

    Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Overview

    Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed in order to change one's appearance. For some, it may mean redesigning the body's contour and shape or the elimination of wrinkles. Others may choose varicose vein treatment or breast augmentation.
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Research Interests
  • Facial Paralysis
  • Facial Reanimation
Publications

Manuscripts:

  1. Kim IA, Yang E, Donnelly PJ, Limb CJ. Preservation of Rhythmic Clocking in Cochlear Implant Users: A Study of Isochronous vs. Anisochronous Beat Detection. Trends in Amplification. 2010 Sep; 14(3): 164-9.
  2. Junn JC, Kim IA, et al. Multidisciplinary Service Utilization Pattern by Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Single Institution Study. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2012 Sep; Article ID 628578.
  3. Sidell DR, Kim IA, Coker TR, Moreno C, Shapiro NL. Food Choking Hazards in Children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Dec; 771(12): 1940-6.
  4. Kim IA, Palma Diaz F, Wang M. Pleomorphic Lipoma of the Neck: A Benign Lesion Mimicking Liposarcoma. Journal of Otology & Rhinology. Accepted Jan 15 2014.
  5. Kim IA, Thompson CF, Kedeshian PA, Palma Diaz F, Suh JD. Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in a Healthy Athlete Due to Long-Term Anabolic Steroid Use. Laryngoscope. 2014 Aug;124(8): 1756-9.
  6. Kim IA, Shapiro N, Bhattacharyya N. The National Cost Burden of Bronchial Foreign Body Aspiration in Children. Laryngoscope. Nov 2014.
  7. Kim IA, Long, J. Laryngotracheal Stenosis as a Complication of Photodynamic Therapy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2015 Jun; 124(6):495-8.
  8. Tajudeen B, Taylor Z, Garritano J, Cheng H, Pearigan A, Sherman AJ, Palma-Diaz F, Mishra P, Bhargava A, Pesce J, Kim I, Sebastian C, Razfar A, Papour A, Stafsudd O, Grundfest W, St. John M. Dynamic Optical Contrast Imaging as a Novel Modality to Rapidly Distinguish Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from Normal Tissue. Cancer. 2016. Oct 20.
  9. Kim IA, Taylor ZD, Cheng H, Sebastian C, Maccabi A, Garritano J, Tajudeen B, Palma Diaz F, Yeh M, Grundfest W, St. John M. Dynamic Optical Contrast Imaging (DOC)I: An Imaging Technique to Differentiate Parathyroid Tissue from Surrounding Tissues. Otolarynology- Head & Neck Surgery. Accepted June 2016.
  10. Kim IA, Groth MJ, Nabili V, Keller G. Editors: Kontis, Sclafani. The Downside of Fat: Avoiding and Treating Complications. Facial Plastic Surgery 2016; 32(05): 556-559.
  11. Kim IA, Boahene K, Byrne P, Desai S. Microvascular Considerations in Nasal Reconstruction. Facial Plastic Surgery 2017; 33(1): 74-81.
  12. Kim IA, Boahene K, Byrne P. Trauma in Facial Plastic Surgery: Frontal Sinus Fractures. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America 2017; 25(4): 503-511.

Book Chapters:

  1. Kim IA, Skelley NW, Yuh DD. 2010. Critical Care of Heart and Heart-Lung Transplant Recipients. In Irwin & Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine. 5th Ed. (pp 940-947). Philadelphia, PA. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.<?li>
  2. Davis LA, Kim IA, Skelley NW, Yuh DD. 2014. Critical Care of Heart and Heart-Lung Transplant Recipients. In Irwin & Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine. 6th Ed. (pp 1085-1091). Philadelphia, PA. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  3. Peng K, Kim IA, Nabili V. Progressively Hoarse Voice. Surgery: A Case Based Clinical Review. Springer. Feb 14, 2015.
  4. Kim IA, Kochhar A. Management of Acute Facial Nerve Paralysis. Facial Plastic Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide. Plural Publishing, Inc
  5. Kim IA. Flaps and Grafts. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- A Comprehensive Study Guide. Springer.
  6. Kim IA, Papel I. Submental Liposuction. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Men. Thieme Medical Publishing Group.
Awards
  • 2015-2016 Academic chief resident, UCLA Head & Neck Surgery
  • 2015 Blue Ribbon Award, “Bio-Oss Successfully Induces Bone Healing in a Marginal Mandibular Defect.” Poster presentation, COSM 2015
  • 2014 Cohen-Gellar Award for best resident performance at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  • 2013 ACS Head & Neck Surgery Research Presentation Award (Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 2012 Head & Neck Surgery Chairman’s Resident Excellence Award
  • 2006-2007 Fulbright Teaching Assistantship Scholarship (South Korea)
  • 2006 Phi Beta Kappa (The Johns Hopkins University)
  • 2005 Beta Beta Beta Honor Society (The Johns Hopkins University)
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