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Dr. Peter Chul Woo Kim, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
40 years of experience
Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203

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Brief Intro

Peter C. W. Kim, MD, CM, PhD, a pediatric surgeon and scientist, is vice president of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Childrens National Medical Center. , he co-leads the Institutes Systems Biology Initiative. As vice president, he implements the Institutes vision of innovative, multidisciplinary research and development in pediatric surgery. Dr. Kims research will focus on the development of smarter surgical tools, including image guidance and robotics; smarter simulation technologies that prepare tomorrows pediatric surgeons through a hands-on approach rather than the traditional lecture-based medical training model; and the potential of technologies such as high intensity focused ultrasound (HiFU) as non-invasive alternatives to conventional surgery. He has authored more than 100 papers and 50 abstracts on a range of topics, with special emphasis on developmental molecular biology as well as innovation and technology, including minimally invasive surgical techniques. Previously, Dr. Kim served as a general neonatal and thoracic surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, founding Lead for the Centre for Image-Guided Innovation and Therapeutic Intervention (CIGITI) and senior associate scientist in the hospitals research institute. Dr. Kim also held the appointment of professor of surgery at the University of Toronto. During his time at the Hospital for Sick Children, Dr. Kim co-led the clinical Airway Reconstruction Team which provided international expertise in the management of complex airway diseases. , he investigated application-specific surgical robotic systems for pediatric surgery, including an image-guided minimally invasive capable robotic arm called KidsArm. Dr. Kim also led the creation of the Fetal Alert Network (FAN), a provincial network to monitor and provide care for mothers with high-risk pregnancies and babies with anomalies.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical College Of Pennsylvania

MEDICAL SCHOOL

MCGILL UNIVERSITY - 2011

Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med - 1985

Location & Hours

Buffalo General Medical Center
100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

Procedures Performed

Circumcision
Hernia Repair
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Health New England
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Well Sense Health Plan
Molina Healthcare
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
AmeriGroup

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60