Leslie Kim

Leslie Kim, MD

  • ENT-Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology

Accepting new patients
4.9 out of 5
  • 209 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
  • 83 Patient Comments

Insurances We Accept

614-366-3687

About Me

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
  • Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • Leslie Bernstein Resident Research Grant, presented by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Robyn D. Howson Housestaff Humanism Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2015
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017, 2018
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Facial Nerve Diseases
  • Bell Palsy
  • Nose Diseases
  • Rhinitis
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
  • Rhinitis, Vasomotor
  • Herpes Zoster Oticus
  • Facial Nerve Injuries
  • Mobius Syndrome
  • Maxillofacial Injuries
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome
  • Zygomatic Fractures
  • Orbital Fractures
  • Jaw Fractures
  • Dermabrasion
  • Rhytidoplasty
  • Facial Hemiatrophy
  • Facial Neuralgia
  • Botulinum Toxins
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Tissue Expansion
  • Sex Reassignment Surgery
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Chemexfoliation
  • Skin Care
  • Lasers
  • Mandibular Injuries
  • Mandibular Fractures
  • Maxillary Fractures
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Skin Cancers
  • Nasal Surgical Procedures
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Facial Paralysis
  • Eyelids
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

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Education and Training

Education History

Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Medical School
8/25/2006 - 5/20/2010

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Residency
6/22/2010 - 6/30/2015

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Fellowship
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2016

American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
6/23/2018

Academic Information

My Department

Otolaryngology

My Division

Otolaryngology

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.

209 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

    Only good

  • Reviewed on Mar 08, 2023

    Dr. Kim is amazing! Always look forward to my appointments with her.

  • Reviewed on Mar 06, 2023

    No bad experience. Very caring, knowledgeable care provider. I hope to continue with her for years, as needed. I wish I had seen her sooner. Answered my questions.

  • Reviewed on Mar 03, 2023

    Excellent care.

  • Reviewed on Feb 13, 2023

    Dr. Kim is definitely an expert/leader in her field, technically skilled, and a compassionate and efficient provider. Couldn't ask for more! Truly grateful to be under her care.

  • Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023

    Excellent attitude, total communication, and cared about my well-being after I left the appointment. 10/10 would recommend Dr Kim to others. She asked about my wife as well. Just an awesome doctor.

  • Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

    Dr. Kim is kind, helpful, and truly listens. Her knowledge is unmatched!

  • Reviewed on Dec 25, 2022

    Dr.Kim really took her time with me and was so informative and at the same time made me feel like she cared for me as her patient. Wonderful!!!!

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 09/30/2022, Dr. Kim has reported no relationships with companies or entities.