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
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Mohs Surgery
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Bell Palsy
- Nose Diseases
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Rhinitis, Vasomotor
- Facial Nerve Injuries
- Mobius Syndrome
- Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome
- Orbital Fractures
- Zygomatic Fractures
- Dermabrasion
- Facial Neuralgia
- Botulinum Toxins
- Rhinoplasty
- Tissue Expansion
- Chemexfoliation
- Skin Care
- Lasers
- Mandibular Injuries
- Maxillary Fractures
- Nasal Obstruction
- Skin Cancers
- Nasal Surgical Procedures
- Rhinitis
- Herpes Zoster Oticus
- Maxillofacial Injuries
- Jaw Fractures
- Rhytidoplasty
- Facial Hemiatrophy
- Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Blepharoplasty
- Mandibular Fractures
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Paralysis
- Eyelids
- Skin Transplantation
- Nose Deformities, Acquired
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
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Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
MD
8/25/2006 - 5/20/2010
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/22/2010 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2016
Academic Information
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.
240 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Kim has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Kim is always friendly, kind, & encouraging.
Dr. Kim is really terrific. I have recommended her to family and friends.
Dr Kim is empathetic and addresses concerns in a very reasonable and well articulated way. She's incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. I trust her expertise and appreciate having found her to help me with residual palsy on my left side of my face. I hope to be able to see her for many years to come.
she was great - helpful and knew what she was talking about. she wanted me to find answers and get better
Dr Kim is an excellent doctor who has provided tremendous care for me throughout my situation.
Super understanding.
Love Dr. Leslie Kim.
She was just awesome - explained everything simply. Was available over the weekend.
Dr. Kim was amazing in understanding my concerns, and also my fears. She explained all procedures very well and made me feel comfortable. She was also caring about how procedures would be taken care of financially and took time to think through that aspect of care with me.
Dr. Kim was exceptionally prepared for my appointment. She took copious notes and discussed the plan of care with detail and respect for my knowledge. She was quite impressive & I'm glad she's part of my care team!