Edward W. Kim, MD, MPH, FACS
Specialist in Lens Implants for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Associate Clinical Professor, UC-Irvine Department of Ophthalmology

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

1979 — Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology, Harvard University Fellowship in Retina & Vitreous,
            Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
1979 — Residency, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
1976 — Internship, Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital
1975 — MD, UC San Francisco School of Medicine
1975 — MPH, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
1971 — BA, Chemistry, with honors, Occidental College

Medical Licenses & Certification

1992 — Board Certified, American Board of Eye Surgery
1980 — Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
1979 — California Physicians & Surgeons Certificate
1975 — Diplomat of National Board of Medical Examiners

Academic Appointments

1994 — Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, UC Irvine
1988 — Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, UC Irvine

Elected Positions

1988 — Chief of Staff, South Coast Medical Center
1986 — Vice Chief of Staff, South Coast Medical Center
1986 — Board of Trustees, South Coast Medical Center
1983-1994 — 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 UC Irvine. He has organized and participated in numerous eye missions internationally, including Haiti, Mexico and Tonga.

Honors

1991 and 1999 — Outstanding Clinical Professor Award, UC Irvine
            Listed in Who's Who in America, 46th edition-51st edition
1997-2002 — 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".
1985 — Runner Up Surgical Film Award, American Intraocular Implant Society
1983 — First Place Surgical Film Award, US Intraocular Lens Symposium
1975 — R. Taussig Scholar, UC San Francisco School of Medicine
1972 — 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. In addition, he also enjoys exotic plants and reading about theories of the universe, and every car magazine he can find.