Dr. Jihae Kim, D.P.M., earned her medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and completed her residency at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. She then finished her fellowship in advanced foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the Specialty Surgical Center of Irvine. Board-qualified by the ABFAS, she specializes in minimally invasive techniques, Tenex, and trauma. Fluent in English and Korean, Dr. Kim provides compassionate, individualized care to help patients get back on their feet.
Dr. Jihae Kim, D.P.M., earned her medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and completed her residency at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. She then finished her fellowship in advanced foot and ankle reconstructive surgery at the Specialty Surgical Center of Irvine. Board-qualified by the ABFAS, she specializes in minimally invasive techniques, Tenex, and trauma. Fluent in English and Korean, Dr. Kim provides compassionate, individualized care to help patients get back on their feet.
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(1 week ago)
May-2026
Gauld Foot & Ankle Buckhead Office
3280 Howell Mill Rd. NW West Tower Suite 243 Atlanta, GA 30327
Dr. Jihae Kim, D.P.M., is a Podiatric Physician at Gauld Foot and Ankle. She has extensive training in conservative and surgical foot and ankle conditions. She has a special interest in the treatment of bunions, sports injuries, trauma, and arthritis. She is also trained in advanced, minimally invasive techniques, Tenex treatment for chronic tendon pain, laser treatment for nail fungus, and controlled micro penetration for fungal toenail treatment.
Dr. Kim has also completed advanced arthroscopy training during her residency, enhancing her ability to provide minimally invasive treatment options. Being Korean American, she is fluent in English and Korean. Dr. Kim is ABFAS board-qualified and dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care.
She focuses on understanding each patient’s lifestyle and goals to create treatment plans that help them get back on their feet—comfortably and confidently. Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys hiking with her husband and their dog, as well as exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.
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