Esther Kim, MD

Dermatology
Specialties
Dermatology, more

Locations and Appointments


CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Avenue
Floor 12
New York, NY 10032
US

ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
US

ColumbiaDoctors - Third Avenue

880 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
US
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Insurances Accepted


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    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NYP Employee Plan
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Medicare Managed Care
    Special Needs
    HMO
    POS
    Great West (National)
    EPO
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    ConnectiCare
    Vytra
    Essential Plan
    EPO
    HMO
    POS
    Select Care (Exchange)
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Essential Plan
    HMO
    EPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Local 1199
    MagnaCare
    Traditional Medicare
    Railroad
    Multiplan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Quality Health Management
    Special Needs
    HMO
    POS
    Empire Plan
    PPO
    Compass (Exchange)
    Oxford Liberty
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    World Trade Center Health Plan
    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NYP Employee Plan
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Medicare Managed Care
    Special Needs
    HMO
    POS
    Great West (National)
    EPO
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    ConnectiCare
    Vytra
    Essential Plan
    EPO
    HMO
    POS
    Select Care (Exchange)
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Essential Plan
    HMO
    EPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Local 1199
    MagnaCare
    Traditional Medicare
    Railroad
    Multiplan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Quality Health Management
    Special Needs
    HMO
    POS
    Empire Plan
    PPO
    Compass (Exchange)
    Oxford Liberty
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    World Trade Center Health Plan

About Esther Kim, MD


Dr. Esther Kim is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Associate Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kim received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from the University of Central Florida. She completed her Transitional Year internship at the University of Central Florida, Osceola Regional Medical Center and completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Chicago where she was selected as Chief Resident.Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women's Dermatologic Society. She has authored numerous publications and presented research at national and local conferences. She has a strong interest in medical dermatology and graduate medical education. Dr. Kim is committed to providing evidence-based care and the utmost compassion for her patients of all backgrounds.


Board Certifications

  • Dermatology

Specialties & Expertise

  • Acne
  • Botulinum Toxin (Botox Injection)
  • Cosmetic Laser Surgery
  • Dermatologic Infection Diseases
  • General Dermatology
  • Hair Loss
  • Nail Issues
  • Pediatric Eczema
  • Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
  • Skin Boils/Cyst
  • Skin Check
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Peeling/Redness

Education

  • Medical School: University of Central Florida
  • Internship: UCF, Osceola Regional Medical Center
  • Residency: University of Chicago

Leadership, Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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