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
- Nasal Obstruction
- Skin Cancers
- Nasal Surgical Procedures
- Lasers
- Mandibular Injuries
- Mandibular Fractures
- Maxillary Fractures
- Mohs Surgery
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Bell Palsy
- Nose Diseases
- Rhinitis
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Rhinitis, Vasomotor
- Herpes Zoster Oticus
- Facial Nerve Injuries
- Maxillofacial Injuries
- Mobius Syndrome
- 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
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Paralysis
- Eyelids
- Skin Transplantation
- Nose Deformities, Acquired
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000 Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2C Westerville, OH 43081
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
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 Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2016
American Board of Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
6/23/2018
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.
201 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
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
4.7 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Kim has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Excellent
Dr. Kim is an excellent communicator & clinician. I have recommended her to others.
Dr. Kim is an excellent provider. I am so appreciative that she is here at OSUWMC. In a world where often cosmetic procedures are seen as selfish or vain, Dr. Kim helps me achieve my cosmetic goals with grace and dignity. I'm very empowered and more confident as a result.
Dr. Kim stayed in touch and made decisions on my care. Responded quickly either herself or her people took care of me.
Dr. Kim is the BEST. She is kind, caring, smart and honestly listens to concerns you have.
Dr Kim is professional and personal; expert in her field. Highly recommend Dr Kim.
Dr. Kim was awesome. Both care and conversation.
Dr. Leslie Kim is wonderful. She is caring & responsive. Dr. Kim is the whole package; an excellent plastic surgeon who truly cares about excellence as well as being an amazing person.
Most amazing dr. I have seen. Dr. Kim is the best.
Kept me informed and gave helpful information.
Dr. Kim is always very clear regarding expectations but still maintains a friendly and positive bedside manner. I have referred several friends to her and cannot say enough good things about her talents as a surgeon. I feel lucky to have such great provider locally.
She was wonderful! Listened to my desires and extremely helpful
Dr. Kim is fantastic! Personable, thorough, kind. Have already recommended to others!
Very friendly, informative, answered all my questions. Spent appropriate time with me
Dr. Kim has a very positive vibe that puts patients at ease.
None bad.
Was professional, straightforward, and trustworthy.
Very good
Dr. a delight. Offered good suggestions.
Dr. Kim was wonderful. Knowledgeable, relatable, and very skilled at what she does.
Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable.
I love Dr Kim. She takes he time w me and I feel like she really cares for me. She is very kind, pleasant, smart and talented. I wish she was my Dr for everything!
Dr. Kim's extensive knowledge was well reflected in our conversation. I felt very confident in her as a provider.
Dr. Kim is very professional and does a great job.
Upbeat, compassionate, friendly
Dr Kim is a wonderful doctor and spends time with you and always answers my questions.
Smart, kind, answers all questions. Made me feel at ease! Love Dr. Kim!
Dr. Kim is so professional and efficient - always answers my questions quickly and professionally!
Ran a few min. for our appointment. Very professional, calm.
Excellent! Our goal of recovery is at 90 percent at 4 months and expected full recovery. So thankful for her expertise to save my smile!
Dr. Kim was so sweet, super knowledgeable, and detail oriented. I would HIGHLY recommend her to my family and friends who need plastic surgery.
All good. Friendly and nice and personable. Shows interest and concern for me and my scar which is still healing.
Super fast appointment for Botox which is what I wanted. Never felt rushed, she's just very efficient with great bedside manner.
Dr. Kim was very friendly and knowledgeable. She really put me at ease during my procedure.
Fantastic provider! Wouldn't trust anyone else with my botox.
She was also friendly, cheerful and attentive.
Very good.
Dr. Kim has truly been a blessing to me and has always puts my well being first.
Dr. Kim is super knowledgeable and kind.
I am getting my smile back.
Great listener, considerate, caring. Gives you the solution recommended for treatments.
I liked her very much! Very thorough, interested in helping me understand my options, and kind.
Always look forward to seeing Dr. Kim. She addresses all of my concerns. She's the best in her field.
Very detailed on all my medical care. She is absolutely one of the best doctors I have ever came across.
Always ask about my family & me (compassionate).
Dr. Kim is pure professional. I enjoyed all her advice and will be back in 6 months.
Dr. Kim is incredible! She's the nicest human being on earth, really made me feel at ease and cared for during the whole process. And I loved the results, she really listened to my wishes and expectations, and overdelivered!
Made sure I was comfortable and assured me of all my concerns
Dr. Kim is always professional and friendly. She asks good questions and is a great listener.
Dr. Kim is absolutely wonderful,l I can't say enough about how great she is!
I went in for quick consult with surgeon before surgery. Provider was very pleasant and easy to speak with. She took care of my wound with easier bandages to manage. Good experience.
Dr. Kim is not only an amazing surgeon, she's also really kind and I so appreciate that about her! My health condition can be embarrassing at times but she makes me feel so confident after seeing her and the work she did on my nose! I cannot thank her enough!
Dr. Kim is fantastic at her job and made me feel safe, heard, and in good hands. I felt extremely comfortable expressing my thoughts and concerns to Dr. Kim. She created a great environment and atmosphere.
Dr. Kim is great, always right down to business. Very helpful.
Really like Dr. Kim - she's great!
I have been seeing Dr. Kim for close to three years now and I will continue to recommend her to anyone and everyone. She is excellent at what she does and works very hard to ensure her patients are well taken care of. Grateful to have found such a great surgeon!
Dr. Kim was very kind and helpful.
Knowledgeable and experienced, intelligent, respectful, kind
Dr. Kim is always great and she took the time to listen to my concerns and made changes in the areas she could help
Dr. Kim is caring and very skilled in Botox. I am very grateful to have found her thru a Bell's Palsy support group on FaceBook. The results this 2nd time are fantastic!
Dr. Kim is amazing and always very attentive. She spends time getting to know her patients and conversing with them, which is very appealing. She truly goes above and beyond for her patients.
Friendly, knowledgeable, personable.
It was a good experiences.
Dr. Kim is wonderful. She is efficient and provides excellent care.
I was a referral but the dr did not check my records before coming into the exam room
Dr. Kim was attentive in establishing goals and expectations for botox, the outcome has been so subtle and lovely. I am thrilled to continue coming to her for this service.
Love Dr Kim
Excellent!
Very knowledgeable, nice, thoroughly answered my questions and offered additional consult appointment to keep talking through my concerns.
Dr. Kim is one of the best doctors I've ever had!
Professional and efficient. Answered all questions in a thorough manner.
my provider was amazing, and provided me with the care I needed.
I was really nervous for my procedure and both nurses and Dr.Kim talked me through it and calmed me down a lot before we started and through the entire thing
I love Dr. Kim she is so incredibly thoughtful.
always so kind positive and smile on her face
Dr Kim, always goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable during the visits, She is very knowledgeable and respectful.
Dr. Kim is wonderful as always! She was able to get me in quickly when I was having a lot of TMJ pain. Even though her schedule is always full, she somehow is able to make time for her patients when they need her.
she always makes me feel at ease and comfortable
Doesn't spend too much time with patient. The short time she does spend, she is very nice though.
She was friendly & listened to my concerns, as well as explained the procedure & my expectations thoroughly.
Dr. Kim was a pleasure to meet. She was clearly knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. She as proficient with the procedure performed. Overall I was highly impressed and would recommend her to family and friends alike.
Always the best!
Dr Kim is the perfect balance of knowledgeable, professional, and approachable. She truly seems to be the best in her field at what she does and her calm confidence and friendly demeanor puts you at ease. I feel lucky to be one of her patients.
Dr Kim was very patient she was understanding especially because I was very embarrassed about some thing I have done that unfortunately I came for her to fix. She did not judge and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands
she's amazing!
Dr. Kim and her team are the best. She is an excellent surgeon and so caring with her patients. Goes above and beyond to answer questions and make sure all concerns are handled. Would recommend her a million times.
She was very helpful and explained my concerns to my satisfaction.
Dr. Kim is awesome:) You can tell that she genuinely cares about getting to know her patients. I always end up with a great aesthetic outcome.
Dr. Kim is a fantastic surgeon. She is kind, attentive, knowledge, and thoroughly explains medical procedures in a way that someone without a medical background can understand. She also ensures your expectations for surgical outcomes are realistic. OSU is extremely lucky to have her!
I found her bedside manners excellent. I always feel very comfortable around Dr Kim and she is on top of my care and progress.
Always very courteous, concerned, knowledgeable and efficient. An expert with the highest standard and character.