Yu Hyon HYON Kim

Yu Hyon HYON Kim

Yu Hyon HYON Kim, MD

Ophthalmology



  • Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
  • Attending Physician, Retina

Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467-2404
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Montefiore Einstein

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Yu Hyon Kim, MD, is an attending physician, Retina and Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is in all aspects of vitreoretinal diseases evaluation, treatment and surgery, with a special interest in retinovascular disease, diabetes, macular degeneration, sickle cell and vascular occlusions.

A graduate of the Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Kim earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2005. After completing a medical transitional internship at the Brooke Army Medical Center in 2006, he pursued a three-year Ophthalmology residency at San Antonio Uniformed Health Services. In 2009, Dr. Kim went on to the Casey Eye Institute, where he completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery.

Dr. Kim’s research focuses on diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity. He’s shared his work through peer-reviewed journals, abstracts and presentations.

Dr. Kim is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Society of Military Ophthalmologists.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
  • Attending Physician, Retina

Education and Training

  • Medical Education Baylor College of Medicine
  • Fellowship Oregon Health & Science University - OSHU Prior/AH
  • Residency San Antonio Uniformed Health Services

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Focus

All Aspects of Vitreoretinal Diseases evaluation, treatment and surgery. Special interest in retinovascular disease, Diabetes, macular degenerations, sickle cell and vascular occlusions.

Research Focus

Diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity.

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

Montefiore Centennial
3332 Rochambeau Ave
Bronx, NY 10467-2836
718-920-2020

Montefiore Medical Group-Bronx East
2300 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462-5072
718-920-2020

Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
718-920-2020

YDR Geriatrics & Nephrology, LLP
4141 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10466

Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center
3332 Rochambeau Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
718-920-2020