Irene  Kim

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Irene Kim

General Surgery

UCLA Health-Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 904017836.23 miles

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About Irene Kim

Dr. Irene Kim is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who sees patients in Santa Monica, Westwood, and Santa Clarita. She is an attending surgeon in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is board certified in otolaryngology, and fellowship trained in facial reanimation surgery for facial paralysis. Dr. Kim provides high-quality, comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients with facial paralysis secondary to Bell’s palsy, tumors, trauma and congenital disorders. Her procedures include nerve transfers and gracilis free muscle transfers. She also performs cosmetic facial surgery, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation techniques (including Botox and filler injections), rhinoplasty, facial trauma repair, MOHs reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, and microvascular free flap surgery for patients with head and neck cancer. Dr. Kim received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her otolaryngology/head and neck surgery residency training at UCLA, and returned to Johns Hopkins for subspecialty training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Blepharoplasty
  • Facelift
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Neck Lift
  • Rhinoplasty

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - General

Years of Experience

10 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Johns Hopkins University
  • Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Residency: UCLA Medical Center
  • Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Languages

  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • English

Social

Location

Credentials

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Blue Ribbon Award
  • Cohen-Gellar Award for best resident performance at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  • ACS Head & Neck Surgery Research Presentation Award ACS Head & Neck Surgery Research Presentation Award
  • Head & Neck Surgery Chairman’s Resident Excellence Award

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