Harvard Eye Associates - LASIK Orange County
LASIK Laguna Hills • San Clemente, Orange County, California - 800.974.EYES (3937)
Edward W. Kim, MD, MPH, FACS
Specialist in Lens Implants for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Associate Clinical Professor, UC-Irvine Department of Ophthalmology
“I’m proud to be known for exceptional surgical results, but it’s also important for me to be known as a surgeon with a personalized approach to patient care.”
Dr. Kim has been a practicing ophthalmic surgeon at Harvard Eye Associates since 1980, and has performed corrective surgery for refractive (focusing) errors since 1982. His special interest in refractive care led to early investigation and training in a wide variety of specialized surgical and laser techniques, and he remains involved in the development of new procedures applying laser technology to ophthalmic conditions.
Dr. Kim routinely treats physicians, optometrists and their families, who have all trusted him with their surgical and medical eye needs.
He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco and his public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. His residency in Ophthalmology was at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he also completed a Fellowship in Retina, and was appointed clinical instructor. He has served as an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Kim is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Medical Association, International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
He is board certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery and a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
He has served as Chief of Staff at South Coast Medical Center and has directed cataract teaching courses in Denver, Boston and Dallas. Dr. Kim's accomplishments and background have earned him recognition in the prestigious “Who’s Who” in America.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology, Harvard University Fellowship in Retina & Vitreous,
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Residency, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Internship, Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital
MD, UC San Francisco School of Medicine
MPH, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
BA, Chemistry, with honors, Occidental College
Medical Licenses & Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Eye Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
California Physicians & Surgeons Certificate
Diplomat of National Board of Medical Examiners
Academic Appointments
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California in Irvine
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California in Irvine
Elected Positions
Chief of Staff, South Coast Medical Center
Vice Chief of Staff, South Coast Medical Center
Board of Trustees, South Coast Medical Center
Chief of Ophthalmology, San Clemente General Hospital
Medical and Volunteer Teachings
Dr. Kim has served as director and faculty speaker for several national surgical skills courses for ophthalmologists - Boston, Denver and Dallas. He has been an invited lecturer for international ophthalmic meetings and local optometric society meetings. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer to community service organizations such as Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis Clubs. He donates time regularly to teach medical students and ophthalmology residents at University of California in Irvine. He has organized and participated in numerous eye missions internationally, including Haiti, Mexico and Tonga.
Honors
Outstanding Clinical Professor Award, University of
California in Irvine
Listed in Who's Who in America, 46th edition-51st edition
Listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care
Listed in 2004 Consumer's Research
Council of America "Guide to America's Top
Ophthalmologists".
Runner Up Surgical Film Award, American Intraocular Implant Society
First Place Surgical Film Award, US Intraocular Lens Symposium
R. Taussig Scholar, UC San Francisco School of Medicine
Reinhart Scholar, UC San Francisco, School of Medicine
Multiple publications in professional journals
Professional Societies
AMA, International Society of Refractive Surgery; American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; American College of Surgeons; Surgical Eye Expeditions; LA County Museum of Art; Orange County Center for the Performing Arts; Mensa.
Personal Interests
Dr. Kim stays active by sculling and skiing. He also enjoys meditation, exotic plants including orchids, cosmology and reading about theories of the universe, travel (he hopes to someday see the Northern Lights) and is a car nut – reading every car magazine he can find. He and his wife, Carol, have two grown children, Brian and Ashley.
Our Promise
As always, Harvard Eye is first and foremost concerned about what is best for each individual patient. Call us today for your personalized consultation!
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