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Stephen J. Kim MD

Professor of Ophthalmology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Ocular Tumor
  • Detached Retina
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmology
  • Uveitis

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin
4601 Carothers Parkway, Suite 450
Franklin, TN 37067
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Graves Gilbert
484 Golden Autumn Way, Suite 201
Bowling Green, KY 42103

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Johns Hopkins University, 2001
  • Internship - Mercy Medical Center, 2002
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 2005
  • Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 2006
  • Fellowship - Emory University, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
We recommend Dr Kim very highly!
December 20, 2025
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Dr Kim is always very kind and explains everything so that I can understand, I am very impressed by his surgical skills. I experienced a very traumatic accident, his care during this time was outstanding
December 18, 2025
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Dr. Kim is absolutely wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind, patient, absolutely the best.
December 18, 2025
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Excellent experience!
December 17, 2025
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Good
December 17, 2025
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All good!
December 15, 2025
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Excellent overall experience
November 29, 2025
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Dr. Kim is the best. I'm so grateful for his compassion thorough care. He's always willing to find space to work me in. I'm not sure what I'd do without him. He is a gift!
November 29, 2025
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Dr Kim is an great provider
November 29, 2025
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