Leslie Kim, MD
Physician, Professor
Otolaryngology, ENT-Facial Plastic Surgery
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614-366-3687Conditions and expertise
- Plastic Surgery - Face
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Rejuvenation
- Blepharoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Botulinum Toxins
Locations
- Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy in Eye and Ear Institute
Academic information
Department: Otolaryngology
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a double board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon, I specialize exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face. Aesthetic facial surgeries include rhinoplasty, facelift, browlift, eyelid surgery and otoplasty. Reconstructive facial surgeries include surgery for nasal obstruction, reanimation after facial paralysis, facial trauma repair, scar revision and skin cancer reconstruction. I also provide patients with nonsurgical treatments such as skin treatments, botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers.
Our face is how we present ourselves to the world, and I feel fortunate to be able to help patients put their best face forward. I am humbled by the daily opportunity to repair, restore and enhance facial form and function while holding patients’ goals in the highest regard. I am committed to providing exceptional and compassionate patient care, both at home and abroad. I dedicate time every year to perform facial plastic surgery–particularly cleft lip and palate repair–for medically underserved populations, which in recent years has taken me to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and India. My research interest is in facial paralysis and cutting edge techniques to restore movement to a paralyzed face.
My favorite part of working at Ohio State is our focus on exceptional patient care. I love working with an amazing team of physicians and residents in a nationally renowned department. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, running and creating art.
Highlights
- Division director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellowship Director, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Faculty, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Chair, Women in Facial Plastic Surgery Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2023 - 2025)
- Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Robyn D. Howson Housestaff Humanism Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2015
- Rated in the top 99th percentile of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2025
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- William Wright Award for Excellence in Mentorship and Service, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2025
Conditions and expertise
- Blepharoplasty
- Botulinum Toxins
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Facelift
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Surgical Procedures
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
- Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery - Face
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Rejuvenation
- Rhinoplasty
Locations
Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, United States
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 - Residency - Otolaryngology
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/22/2010 - 6/30/2015 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
8/25/2006 - 5/20/2010
Certifications
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American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructiv
6/23/2018 -
American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2016
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
102 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Leslie Kim has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
No Frills
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Dr. Leslie Kim was so kind when listening to my concerns and direct while discussing my options and ultimately made me very confident in my decision. I had an incredible experience.
She was amazing. Dr Kim is so knowledgeable and lovely. She explained what she could help improve regarding my nose and potential procedures
Amazing!
Dr. Kim was very kind, knowledgeable, and listened to my concerns. She explained options and gave me hope for my situation.
Dr. Kim is an amazing provider. She is incredibly relatable and easy going. She communicates in an easy to understand manner and demonstrates high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence. I have nothing but positive things to say about her. She is absolutely it ley one of the best doctors I've ever seen.
Excellent, great at explaining options
Perfection. We all chat about medical and then Life!
Great listener, good sense of humor, extremely knowledgeable and confident.
Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable and knowledgeable in explaining the options for my. She is very friendly and thorough ensuring that I understood the procedures she was suggesting.
She is outstanding. She takespersonal interest . Is concerned about discomfort.
Dr Kim is an incredible doctor. I am very lucky to have found her for my issue.
She is always very pleasant, very quick and efficient!
Great
Dr Kim always answers my questions and can tell when my condition is a little worse just by looking at me
Dr. Kim took the time to explain everything and helped ease my anxiety about surgery.
Helpful knowledgeable kind
Dr. Kin is best doctor ever!
Always friendly, kind, on top of my condition