Esther Kim, MD

Dermatology
4.7 stars out of 5 |660 ratings
Specialties
Dermatology, morespecialties

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ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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Insurances Accepted


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  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • PPO
  • POS
  • EPO
  • NY Signature
  • Student Health
  • PPO
  • HMO
  • Great West (National)
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Select Care (Exchange)
  • Vytra
  • EPO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • PPO
  • POS
  • ConnectiCare
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • PPO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • EPO
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Local 1199
  • MagnaCare
  • Traditional Medicare
  • Railroad
  • Multiplan
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Compass (Exchange)
  • Oxford Liberty
  • Oxford Freedom
  • Oxford HMO
  • Medicare 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
  • Adolescent Dermatology
  • Dermatologic Infection Diseases
  • Eczema
  • General Dermatology
  • Hair Loss
  • Hair, Nails, and Skin Conditions
  • Nail Disorders
  • Nail Issues
  • Nail Problems
  • Pediatric Acne
  • Pediatric Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
  • Shingles
  • Skin Allergies
  • Skin Boils/Cyst
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Check
  • Skin Infections
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Peeling/Redness
  • Skin Rash

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

Patient Experience Rating


Current combined Rating
4.7 stars out of 5 |660 ratings
The Patient Experience Star Rating represents how patients feel about the quality of their interaction with their Columbia provider during an office visit. This rating is derived from patient answers to four questions on a standardized experience survey, which is sent out to verified patients and administered by an independent third-party, Qualtrics. Responses are scored and converted to a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating.
  1. Did the provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?
  2. Did the provider listen carefully to you?
  3. Did this provider show respect for what you had to say?
  4. How would you rate the provider on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best possible rating?

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