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.
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

Dr Kim is the best. He really cares about his patients. I always feel like he will fix my health issues.
Excellent doctor! Very thorough, explains everything and does not rush the appointment..Excellent bedside manner. I have been a patient of Dr. Kim for over 20 years..
Met him for the time. I liked him enough to get further treatments. He is a professional, explained well what’s going on with my knee and I will have him perform surgery on my knee.
Great staff. Very professional and friendly.
Outstanding experience. He was very conscious of my concerns and answered all my questions.
Great doctor!!
Very professional, very knowledgeable
If you want a surgeon that will answer your questions before and after surgery, this is the man to see.
Spent longer filling out forms than with the Dr.
Explain the procedure very well Very soft spoken doctor .