Thomas Kim, M.D.

Dr. Thomas Kim has been with Orthopedic Associates, S.C. since 2000. He is a fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1992 where he trained with world-renowned doctors. During his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, he assisted in the clinical and surgical care of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers. While at TJUH, Dr.Kim trained at the Rothman Institute, one of the busiest joint replacement centers in the country. During his sports medicine fellowship, he assisted in the care of the University of California at San Diego athletes. In addition to general orthopedics, Dr. Kim specializes in sports medicine, minimally invasive arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization, knee ligament reconstruction, and partial & total knee, hip, & shoulder replacement surgery.


UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE:
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
• Summa Cum Laude
• Phi Beta Kappa

MEDICAL DEGREE:
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

GENERAL SURGERY INTERNSHIP:
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY:
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP:
San Diego Sports Medicine, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California

BOARD CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
State of Illinois

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Harvard Medical Alumni Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Chicago Medical Society
Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:
Active Medical Staff, Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL