Physician, Professor
Otolaryngology, ENT-Facial Plastic Surgery
Department: Otolaryngology
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.
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As of 11/3/2025, Leslie Kim has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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
Excellent, very professional and confident in her specialty, which put me a tremendous ease and peace.
I felt that the procedure was done quickly and efficiently. She was very nice and communicative of the steps.
Very caring for my overall health
Dr. Kim is in a league of her own when it comes to patient care and bedside manners. More importantly in my opinion though, Dr. Kim is an authentic person that's easy to connect to. She has always treated me with dignity and respect, taking time to explain everything to me in a way that makes sense to me, and she treats me as an individual and empowers me to make choices regarding my medical care while still expertly guiding me. I really cannot overstate what an incredible doctor and person she is.
Fine cordial
All good-literally no complaints!!!! She was amamzing
Perfect nice efficient intelligent
She was so friendly and nice. Felt like talking to a friend.
Dr. Kim is fantastic-expert, explains all things well. Took time to pre-study CT, etc
Dr. Kim is Awesome!!
Dr Kim is truly the best. It's clear that her work isn't just a job--it's her passion., She genuinely cares about helping people and is committed to bringing out the best in them!
Excellent
They ask for feedback and I feel heard
My care provider was very attentive and answered all questions
Nothing bad, she was kind an friendly.