Dr. Thomas Kim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and specializes in sports medicine, minimally invasive arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization, knee ligament reconstruction, and partial & total knee, hip, & shoulder replacement surgery.
Dr. Thomas Kim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and specializes in sports medicine, minimally invasive arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization, knee ligament reconstruction, and partial & total knee, hip, & shoulder replacement surgery.
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Spent longer filling out forms than with the Dr.
Aug-2025
Explain the procedure very well
Very soft spoken doctor .
Jul-2025
takes time with you. explains everything
Jul-2025
The best…
Jun-2025
It was hard to look at intrepeter on iPhone!! Prefer tv or iPad ..
I don’t need interpreter for gel shots
I know DrKim is against intrepeter
But it’s LAW
Jun-2025
Dr. Kim is very good
May-2025
Very good. He is always so helpful. 😀
May-2025
You could tell he was rushed. Didn't say hello, how can I help you. Curt when asking questions. When he left, he didn't even thank me for coming in. Won't be going back to him!!!!
May-2025
Great!
Apr-2025
Excellent service and totally made me feel comfortable about the whole procedure.
Apr-2025
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Orthopedic Associates of Arlington Heights
Golf Corporate Center, 415 West Golf Road Suite 68 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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
Spent longer filling out forms than with the Dr.
Explain the procedure very well Very soft spoken doctor .
takes time with you. explains everything
The best…
It was hard to look at intrepeter on iPhone!! Prefer tv or iPad .. I don’t need interpreter for gel shots I know DrKim is against intrepeter But it’s LAW
Dr. Kim is very good
Very good. He is always so helpful. 😀
You could tell he was rushed. Didn't say hello, how can I help you. Curt when asking questions. When he left, he didn't even thank me for coming in. Won't be going back to him!!!!
Great!
Excellent service and totally made me feel comfortable about the whole procedure.