Helping People Return to Active Lifestyles in Bay Area Since 2015.
Hailing from San Francisco, I grew up in the Bay Area and call it my home. Simply, I love the area, culture, weather, but most importantly the people. As a child I moved constantly, since my father was a missionary pastor, so I can easily state that I grew up living coast to coast but still nothing beats the Bay Area. I went to college at UC Irvine and graduated with a degree in Chemistry. Right after graduation I attended podiatry school at Samuel Merritt College. Everyone asks why I decided to go to medical school after podiatry school. Simple answer is I wanted more…more knowledge, more training, but mostly, I wanted to just be able to provide more for my patients. I attended Wayne State University for my medical degree and completed my orthopedic training at University of Washington. Going full circle I decided to dedicate my subspecialty training towards foot & ankle surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery (ie, Cornell).
I aim to educate my patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care. I understand that many people have anxiety about orthopedic treatment, so I strive towards creating a friendly and collaborative environment and I ensure all of my surgical patients have my personal cell phone and email to ensure they have access for emergencies. By combining the latest technology with evidence based medicine, I aim to give my patients the best orthopedic care in the Bay Area.
Dr. Kim in Peru
When I’m not in the office, I enjoy traveling with my wife, Linda. We try to take annual excursions around the globe, the picture above was taken on Wayna Picchu, its a side hike but provides the most amazing views of Machu Picchu. It was an amazing journey to actually see Machu Picchu in person. I think this trip should be on your bucket list!
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- California Orthopedics & Spine – Orthopedic Surgeon practicing general orthopedics with subspecialty in Foot & Ankle
- Larkspur, CA — 2015 – present
- Arthrex.com – Minimally Invasive Surgical course instructor and surgical consultant
- Naples, FL — 2021 – present
- Wayne State University, School of Medicine – MD – Detroit, MI – 2005 to 2009
- Samuel Merritt College, CSPM – DPM – Oakland, CA – 2000 to 2004
- University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA – BS – 1995 to 2000
- Yonsei University, Education Abroad Program – Seoul, South Korea – 1998 to 1999
- Wayne State University, School of Medicine – MD – Detroit, MI – 2005 to 2009
- Samuel Merritt College, CSPM – DPM – Oakland, CA – 2000 to 2004
- University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA – BS – 1995 to 2000
- Yonsei University, Education Abroad Program – Seoul, South Korea – 1998 to 1999
- California Medical State License – A134000
- California Fluoroscopy License – RHC 00201669
- New York Medical State License – 273615
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Part I & II – Board Certified
- United States Medical Licensing Exam – Part I, II, III
- National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners – Part I
- California Orthopedics & Spine – Orthopedic Surgeon practicing general orthopedics with subspecialty in Foot & Ankle
- Larkspur, CA — 2015 – present
- Arthrex.com – Minimally Invasive Surgical course instructor and surgical consultant
- Naples, FL — 2021 – present
- Kim, PH. Minimally Invasive Bunion presentation. https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/2021/05/mis-bunion-correction/ May 2021.
- Kim, PH. Minimally Invasive Bunion. DocTalklive. www.doc-talk.live. February 2021.
- Kim, PH. Advancements in Foot & Ankle surgery using Internal Brace, Minimally Invasive Techniques. Arthrex. Fremont, CA. Februay 2020.
- Kim PH, Ellis SJ, Baxter J, Chen X, Hillstrom H, Mootanah R, Deland JT. Moberg Osteotomy and its effect on joint contact mechanics. Cadaveric Study. American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting ePoster. Long Beach, CA. July 2015.
- Kim PH. UPDATE: PRP and Shockwave Therapy. Foot & Ankle departmental presentation. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. April 2015.
- Kim PH, Ellis S. Re-rupture of surgically repaired tendoachilles. Grand rounds presentation in Morbidity & Mortality. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. November, 2014.
- Kim PH. Combined Limb Length Discrepancy Lecture – 2 interesting case presentations. Foot & Ankle departmental presentation. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. November 2014.
- Kim PH. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. Foot & Ankle departmental presentation. Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. October 2014.
- Kim PH, Ferguson T, Ganz R. Case Presenter on Acetabular Fractures in Eldery = Fix it, Replace it or Leave it? University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics LeCocq Lectureship. Seattle, WA. April 2014.
- DePuy Synthes Institute Advanced Concepts of Joint Arthroplasty for Senior Resident Symposium. Participant. Rosemont, IL. September 2013.
- Kim PH, Brage M, Hansen ST. Why are we still talking about bunions? = Revisted. Grand rounds presentation at University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics. Seattle, WA. September 2013.
- Kim, PH. Prospective Comparison of Ankle Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis. AAOS paper presentation. Chicago, IL. March 2013.
- Kim PH. Panel speaker on “How to get into Orthopaedic Residency.” Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Interest Group at University of Washington, School of Medicine. Seattle, WA. March 2011.
- Kim PH. Case Presenter on Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children. L.T. Staheli Seattle Childrens Pediatric Orthopaedic Seminar. Seattle, WA. January 2011.
- AONA Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course. Participant. Ft.Lauderdale, FL. September 2010.
- Kim PH. Case Presenter on Complex Pelvic Ring Injury. University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics 1st Annual Trauma Symposium. Seattle, WA. June 2010.
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons – Board Certified
- ACLS Provider – WA04010
- United States Medical Licensing Exam, Part I, II, & III
- American College of Surgeons, ATLS, 2009
- National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, Part I
- BICMD Surgical Consultant
- American Foot & Ankle Orthopedic – Candidate Member, 2011 to present
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons – Candidate Member, 2009 to present
- American Medical Student Association – 2005 to 2009
- American Podiatric Medical Student Association – 2000 to 2004
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