Gene Kim

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Gene Kim, MD

Ophthalmology



Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467-2404
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Gene Kim, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology at Montefiore Einstein. A board-certified ophthalmologist with a clinical specialty in the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts, Dr. Kim’s focus is on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), cataract surgery, including premium intraocular lenses, and glaucoma laser procedures

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from Duke University in 2008, Dr. Kim attended University of Michigan Medical School, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2012. His postdoctoral training began with a transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital, followed by ophthalmology residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine Cullen Eye Institute from 2013 to 2016. He went on to complete a yearlong glaucoma fellowship at the Columbia University Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in 2017.

Dr. Kim’s research focuses on safety and efficacy of MIGS, post-operative outcomes after phacoemulsification cataract surgery and ocular coherence tomography (OCT) imaging in glaucoma management. He has shared his research through peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and regional and national presentations. He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Glaucoma.

Dr. Kim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Education and Training

  • Medical Education University of Michigan Medical School
  • Fellowship Columbia University Medical Center
  • Residency Baylor College of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Focus

Medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS),

Cataract surgery, including premium intraocular lenses.

Glaucoma laser procedures.

Research Focus

Safety and efficacy of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Post-operative outcomes after phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) imaging in glaucoma management.

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

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