About Me
As a double-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
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Nasal Obstruction
- Skin Cancers
- Nose Cancers
- Nasal Surgical Procedures
- Mohs Surgery
- Facial Cancers
- Salivary Gland Cancers
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Bell Palsy
- Parotid Cancers
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Perforation
- Nose Diseases
- Rhinitis
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Rhinitis, Atrophic
- Rhinitis, Vasomotor
- Adenoidectomy
- Herpes Zoster Oticus
- Facial Nerve Injuries
- Mobius Syndrome
- Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome
- Maxillofacial Injuries
- Orbital Fractures
- Zygomatic Fractures
- Jaw Fractures
- Dermabrasion
- Eyelid Cancers
- Jaw Diseases
- Rhytidoplasty
- Lip Cancers
- Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Maxillary Sinus Cancers
- Facial Hemiatrophy
- Facial Neuralgia
- Botulinum Toxins
- Rhinoplasty
- Tissue Expansion
- Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Blepharoplasty
- Chemexfoliation
- Skin Care
- Lasers
- Mandibular Injuries
- Mandibular Fractures
- Maxillary Fractures
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Paralysis
- Eyelids
- Skin Transplantation
- Nose Deformities, Acquired
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
MD
Northwestern University Medical School
5/20/2010
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
6/30/2015
Johns Hopkins Medical Center
6/30/2016
Academic Information
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2016
My Department
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.
223 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
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 12/20/2018, Dr. Kim has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She listened well. She could have been a little more gentle removing sutures and splints.
Dr. Kim is very personable and friendly as well as being highly competent.
I love Dr. Kim!! She and her staff have been excellent from the beginning of my care with her office. I couldn't feel more comfortable nor could I trust her more with my healthcare. She is incredibly attentive and answered all my questions. I could tell she cares very much for her patients. Her administrative assistant Christy(not sure if that's how she spells her name) is just as amazing as Dr. Kim. She returns calls within hours of leaving a message or she's there to answer her phone when I call.
It's always a good positive pleasant experience when I see Dr. L. Kim. She's a VERY special physician!
concerned for my health, made me feel comfortable to ask any questions
Dr. Kim has always shown compassion & explaining procedure.
The provider was awesome and helped me to feel at ease.
Love her kindness & her concern for me!
Dr. Kim has always been very professional. We would and already have referred her to our family and friends.
I felt my physician was genuinely concerned for my care.