Dr. Edsel Kim, MD is a facial plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in Portland, OR and has been practicing for 15 years. He graduated from New York University in 1996 and specializes in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, facial plastic surgery, and more.Read his story
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Kim performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Chronic Sinusitis
very high
more than 97% of peers
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
very high
more than 96% of peers
Sinusitis
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Dr. Kim's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Kim "Dr. Kim graduated from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan. He stayed on to complete a fellowship in facial plastics, reconstructive surgery and anterior skull base surgery at the University of Michigan. He focuses on endoscopic sinus surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery and thyroid/parathyroid surgery at The Oregon Clinic - Westside Ear, Nose & Throat. Dr. Kim is the Medical Director of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery for the Providence Brain and Spine Institute and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of the Department of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kim "I aim to provide the very best medical and surgical care for my patients. This not only involves the technical aspects required for good outcomes in the operating room, but also taking the time to listen and understand their concerns in the office. This leads to personal, compassionate and efficient care through a team approach with both the physicians and staff.
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3 Â Specialties
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Facial Plastic Surgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
85 Â Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Chronic Adenoid Infection
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Craniopharyngioma
- Deafness
- Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
- Dentofacial Anomalies
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Eyelid Disorders
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gum Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hearing Loss Due to Noise
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukoplakia
- Lip Cancer
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Orbital Fracture
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Perforated Eardrum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
- Sore Throat
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Velocardiofacial Syndrome
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
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38 Â Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Adenoidectomy
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Facial Reconstruction
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Tear Duct Surgery
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Uvulectomy
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Oregon.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Michigan / Ann ArborUndergraduate School | Graduated 1992
- New York UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1996
- University Of Michigan / Ann ArborInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- University Of Mi Hosps and Health CtrsResidency Hospital | Completed 2002
- University Of Michigan / Ann ArborFellowship Hospital | Completed 2003
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Patient Comments (16)
Hi McKenzie, we are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Dr. Kim at The Oregon Clinic. Best wishes -The Oregon Clinic