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55
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Board Certification
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American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Patient Rating
4.9
/5
( out of
55 reviews
)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Major: Biology; Minor: English - University of California, Irvine | B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College | M.D. |
| Residency | General Surgery - Categorical - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Fresno | Resident |
| Chief Resident | General Surgery - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Fresno | Administrative Chief Resident |
| Residency | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Independent - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Chief Resident | University of Utah | Administrative Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Craniofacial Surgery - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Dadzie AI, De May H, Somers S, Veith J, Chen J, Kim E, Tuncer FB (2025). Techniques For the Revision of Large Gauged Earlobe Defect.(Epub ahead of print). J Craniofac Surg.
- Somers S, Osborn T, Springer S, Dadzie A, Ormiston L, Patel A, Vitale A, Eddington D, Kim E, Johns D (2025). Facial Feminization: Surgical Trends and Outcomes From a Single Institution.(Epub ahead of print). J Craniofac Surg.
- Battistini A, Marquez JL, Scaife J, Collar L, Kim E, Johns D, Yamashiro D, Gociman B (2024). Cleft Lip and Palate Correction: The Utah Protocol. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 12(11), e6298.
- Collar Yagas L, Bautista CH, Chen J, Tausinga TL, Kim EN, Johns DN, Gociman BR (2024). Modifications to the WHISTLE Flap Procedure for Correction of Secondary Cleft Lip Deformities. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 12(5), e5848.
- Marquez JL, Patel AA, Scott KB, Sudduth JD, Eddington D, Kim E, Johns D, Kwok AC, Agarwal JP (2024). A Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes between Unilateral and Bilateral Palatoplasty: Analysis of 2015-2020 Pediatric NSQIP Data. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 61(12), 2002-2008.
- Kim EN, Leung KL, Wong A, McGregor J, Skolnick GB, Patel KB, Gosman AA (2023). Management of Craniosynostosis in Lethal Perinatal Hypophosphatasia. J Craniofac Surg, 34(8), 2422-2425.
- Leung KL, Yang JJ, Chen FR, Kim E, Gosman AA (2023). Psychosocial Burden of Pediatric and Adult Patients With Congenital Versus Traumatic Facial Differences: Assessment of Psychiatric Distress and Healthcare Utilization in the United States From 2004 to 2012. Ann Plast Surg, 90(5S Suppl 3), S305-S311.
- Belza CC, Modi RN, Kamel GN, McKee RM, Carbullido MK, Kim E, Gosman AA (2023). Perioperative Comparison Between Open Cranial Vault Remodeling and Distraction Osteogenesis for Unilateral Lambdoid Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 34(4), 1222-1225.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Kunkel RP, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR (2022). Simultaneous Closure of the Cleft Alveolus and Hard Palate with Concomitant Bone Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(2), e4099.
- Kim EN, Tyrell R, Moss WD, Siddiqi FA (2022). Implementation of Telehealth in a Pediatric Plastic Surgery Clinic: A Single Center's Response to COVID-19. Ann Plast Surg, 88(6), 589-593.
- King B, Veith J, Kim E, Kestle J, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2022). Frontofacial Reconstruction Technique Modification With Preservation of Blood Supply to the Monobloc Segment. J Craniofac Surg, 33(5), e519-e520.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Yamashiro DK, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi FA (2021). Management of Tessier Type 3 Cleft With a Novel Reverse Palatal Expander. J Craniofac Surg, 32(8), e814-e816.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Rosales MN, Lyon N, Lotz A, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR, Siddiqi FA, Johns DN (2021). Multidisciplinary Presurgical Education: Clinical Impact on Children With Orofacial Clefts Undergoing Maxillary Distraction via Rigid External Distraction. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 60(1), 10556656211055411.
- Holoyda KA, Kim EN, Tuncer FB, Maglic D, Hosein RC, Kestle JR, Siddiqi FA, Gociman BR (2020). Layered Closure of Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele Defects with Bilateral Paraspinous Muscle and Composite Fasciocutaneous Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(6), e2884.
- Kim EN, Graham EM, Tuncer FB, Yamashiro DK, Siddiqi FA, Gociman BR (2020). Alveolar Bone Graft Stabilization with Custom Maxillary Splints. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(11), e3214.
- Kim E, Lamb KM, Whisenhunt AK, Ayad M, Farber J, DiMuzio P (2014). Venous cystic adventitial disease of the common femoral vein. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord, 2(2), 194-6.
Review
- Kim EN, Lamb K, Relles D, Moudgill N, DiMuzio PJ, Eisenberg JA (2016). Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome-Review of This Rare Disease. [Review]. JAMA Surg, 151, (5), 471-7.
Case Report
- Kunkel R, Kim E, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2019). Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. J Craniofac Surg, 30(8), 2530-2532.
Abstract
- Kim E, Kunkel R, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2019). Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis in a Patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta [Abstract]. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction.
She is very good at what she does, treating her patients and their families with great respect and taking her work seriously. She is very professional in her work and I only have words of gratitude. I thank her because my child was diagnosed with autism, and she adapted well to my child's situation and has offered him the special care he needs. I thank her for listening to us as parents when we talked to her about my child's condition; she understood the situation and gave him the care he needs. I thank her so much for that and much more. Thank you. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Kimm is TRULY the BEST!!! Because of her my grandson's leg was saved from an infection he received due to a very bad car accident. I could never THANK Dr. Kimm enough for CARING and taking such good care of him.
Dr Kim has been attentive to my personal medical history and concerns. She's looked at My Chart history of my health and ran tests so we could be sure of my health and safety. She is attentive to my concerns. Her staff has made sure to be available to me for questions and communication.
Dr. Kim is amazing. She provided excellent care and was wonderful with my child. She was clear in explanations and took time to answer all of my child's questions. She has that wonderful combination of compassion and medical expertise. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
She was very kind. She listened and explained things really well to me, and answered all my questions. She also was very sweet to my daughter who was the patient.
She is AMAZING!
Dr. Kim is well qualified in her field. I feel very confident in her abilities and care. She explained everything I should expect and answered all my questions and concerns
Explained things very well both with words and pictures. Did not seem in a rush and asked several times if we had any questions or concerns. Extremely professional with a great regard for patient centered care.
Very positive and in great shape
Great , caring and highly skilled plastic surgeon....very knowledgeable and attentive
Dr. Kim is very good at what she's does. My rhinoplasty has turned out great so far. I still have swelling but she answered all my questions about how to manage things post surgery. Before surgery, she was very thorough in answering all my questions and concerns and was even willing to add on a last minute additional procedure before surgery. She's warm and I feel like she's cares about her patients.
Very good
Excellent Doctor. God bless her and her entire medical team greatly. [TRANSLATED]
Very impressed with Dr.Kim
Dr. Kim listened to my concerns and explained everything to me and treated me with respect. I highly recommend her!
She explains everything very well
I had a very positive experience with Dr Erin Kim. The work that she did for my tummy tuck was so good for me. I had full rectus diastasis and she sewed that up and just really got a lot of extra stuff out of the way and I feel like I have my body back again. I think she did as much as she possibly could for me, with that procedure. I can run again, and just move easier. My back doesn't hurt anymore. I'm soooo grateful! She really helped me have a body I can work with. She was so nice and always helped me understand and listened to my concerns. She did a great job. I highly recommend her!
Dr. Kim is very competent and a skilled plastic surgeon who is very good at explaining the procedures and is also kind! Would not hesitate to recommend her....
Just did a fine job .... was very pleased with the experience
Muy buena doctora todo muy bien con la cirugia de mi hija
Dr. Kim is very professional and caring. She listens to all of my concerns and takes them into consideration when creating a treatment plan for me.
Dr. Kim is very understanding and cares about your concerns.
Dr Kim was very clear in answering questions and helping me know what to expect. I felt I could trust her. My experience with the surgery was so good, she clearly strives to do the best that she can for the patient. She was very clear and earnest in helping me know how to best care for myself post surgery. I feel that the procedure was successful and I'll have a better quality of life going forward with the support in my stomach and much less bulk/volume. I'm so grateful I got to work with Dr Erin Noelani Kim
We love Dr Erinn Kim
Super nice and knew her stuff, plus came up with a plan for treatment after a CT scan.
Dr.Kim was very welcoming and professional I felt very comfortable around Dr. Kim
Dr. Kim might be the most gentle and informed doctor. We tell everyone to choose her. She listens, she problem solves.
Very kind and patient with my questions, good at explaining procedures, and took my input when deciding what to do. The results themselves were also amazing.
Knowing the discomfort I was in while Dr. Kim was performing the in-office procedure, she was extremely friendly and distracting, and completely took my mind off the discomfort. Her bedside manner is fantastic.
Dr. Kim is one of the best surgeons I have ever had. She actually cares about you and remains involved in all of your after care. I have never felt more comfortable with a surgeon.
I feel very blessed to have her as my surgeon, I know that I have major trauma to my face and the way she put me back together in ICU is more than impressive. I dont think I could except another doctor to finish this reconstruction, she is a great surgeon
Erinn kim was an amazing doctor, she was very kind and caring towards my care! She was always a good doctor I love my results from surgery she's good!
She was really great, explained everything to me very well, and she provided advice and recommendations but ultimately let me make the decisions in my care.
Dr Kimm is absolutely amazing. She knows her patients needs to a T. Her recommendation are perfect. Even better than I surmised before meeting her. I was close, however she is mush better in every way. Dr Kimm nurses are also very exceptional
I dont feel she listens or considers my concerns into the treatment plan. We moved from North Carolina here and all I am faced with is financial no what is best for my daughter. Im REALLY disappointed
La doctora Kim fue muy amable y profecional.
First time Ive met her, and really liked her.
Dr Kim is very nice and she explains the things i need to know in a way that I can
Dr. Kim has open conversation and ask us questions to clarify concerns we have.
She is thorough and excellent.
Keep up the great work
Came to Dr. Kim for abdominoplasty and diastasis rectus correction. Extremely pleased with the results and her attention to detail. Very attentive to my concerns and desired outcome.
No le importa mi salud fue una mala experiencia necesito un experto cirujano no un asistente porfavor.
Dr. Kim has been wonderful to work with. No issues at all.
Experienced, and quickly assessing my injury after thorough examination of my medical records ie CAT scans and X-ray panorama photo taken by my dentist, recommending the most non-invasive therapy, and asking me how I felt about her opinion.
Dr Kim was friendly and professional and I enjoyed her candor during my consultation.
La mejor excelente atencion
Dr. Kim was kind but made us wait for over an hour with no explanation. She then told us we didn't need to be there with very little explanation as to why.
Im very excited about my upcoming surgery with her.
Dr Kim was great! We were previous patients of Dr Siddiqqi and met with Dr Kim during his leave of absence. She was personable and understanding and took my concerns seriously. We will continue to use her for all of our follow up care, she was great!
We are grateful!
She was fantastic. Our daughters surgery had been postponed twice before and we were beginning to feel like it would never happen. Dr. Kim not only made it happen before the end of the year, but she did a fabulous job. The incision looks great, and has been healing fabulously. And our daughter wont have to continue worrying about the growth on the back of her head continuing to get bigger.
Thank you Dr. Kim you change my Daughter life for good..
Will see how well things go after I get the test she recommended.
Dr Kim is very knowledgeable, reassuring, great patient-provider communication!