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D. Kim, MD

Abraham D. Kim, MD Fellowship Trained Joint Replacement Surgeon

Dr. Abraham D. Kim is a fellowship-trained, board-certified, orthopedic joint replacement surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee, including primary and revision joint replacements. He has expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including direct anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement. Prior to SCOS, Dr. Kim practiced for several years in Boston.

Building upon his surgical interests, Dr. Kim has published extensively on a wide range of innovative topics in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement that have been featured in several leading orthopedic journals. He has also authored several book chapters on revision joint replacement surgery. He has received many academic honors and has been invited to present his research at national and international meetings.

Dr. Kim received his undergraduate education at Yale University, where he majored in Psychology and graduated Cum Laude with Distinction in the major. He then graduated medical school from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at University of California, Los Angeles, where he was Chief Resident during his final year of residency. He pursued further subspecialty training in adult hip and knee replacement at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA, one of the busiest joint replacement centers in the country.

Dr. Kim looks forward to drawing upon his extensive experience, education and training to offer a personalized treatment approach for patients seeking hip and knee replacement.

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    Excellent doctor

    Always cordial kind professional and very knowledgeable and competent

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    Arthritis in the old knee

    I have had knee pain forever and it got worse 10 days ago. I got in to Dr. In 1 day. The office was very busy but very efficiently managed. Put on a pain plan and was out in 1 hour. Would highly recommend this Dr.

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    Excellent doctor!

    Dr. Kim was friendly and professional. He listened and addressed my concerns. Wait time was minimal and the exam was thorough.

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    Always the best experience

    Nothing but the best in patient care from pre to post surgery. I would never recommend anyone to anybody other than Dr Kim

    ~ Dennis HOLLINGDRAKE ~

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    I really love Dr Kim ..He is absolutely amazing

    Dr Kim very professional, caring and patient to explain everything .I highly recommend him .Thank you Dr Kim

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    Professional and kind.

    Punctual, informative, Efficient.

    ~ Joanne Sperling ~

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    Excellent visit!

    Very organized office. Helpful, professional staff. Received excellent treatment and was happily surprised I don’t need surgery and that some lifestyle choices could lead me to a good recovery. Thank you. I am so grateful !

    ~ Julie Russell ~

Abraham D. Kim, MD
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Practice Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM