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Dr. Christopher Joon Ki Kim, PHARMD, MD is an urologist in Duluth, GA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Christopher Joon Ki Kim, PHARMD, MD is affiliated with Georgia Urology, UROLOGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC and GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA.
Georgia Urology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.
Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:
If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.
Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
He has a state license in Wisconsin.
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Christopher Joon Ki Kim, PHARMD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christopher Joon Ki Kim, PHARMD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Great-West Healthcare Open Access, Humana POS, Humana HMO, First Health PPO, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Health Alliance, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Coventry, Amerigroup Medicaid, Amerigroup Medicare, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna US Access, Coventry HMO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, SouthCare PPO, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Humana, Cigna, Aetna Elect Choice, CCN PPO, Pruitt Health Premier, MediBlue Prime Select HMO, Blue / BCBS Pathway, Ambetter Core Network, Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Blue Cross / BCBS POS, Aetna Traditional/National Advantage, Devoted Health, Surest, Eon Health (Clear Spring Health), Blue / BCBS Cross FEP Basic/ FEP Standard, Bind (Surest) on demand health insurance, Blue / BCBS Pathway Enhanced, Piedmont Choice, Blue / BCBS Choice HMO, Optum VA, Peachstate Medicare (Allwell), Blue Cross / BCBS Indemnity/PAR/Traditional, Medicare Preferred Premier PPO, Blue / BCBS Pathway X Enhanced, Aetna GA Community Network, Aetna Whole Health, Care Source Marketplace, Blue / BCBS Pathway X, Blue / BCBS Connection HPN, Blue / BCBS POS SHBP, Blue / BCBS Choice PPO, Empire MediBlue Freedom PPO, Care Source Medicare, UMR (Tier 2), Aetna Open Choice, BlueHPN (High Performance Network), Blue / BCBS HMO SHBP, CoventryOne HMO, Blue / BCBS Pathway X Guided Access HMO, Blue / BCBS Medicare SHBP, Blue / BCBS Open Access POS, Oscar Exchange Plan and NovaNet PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Joon Ki Kim, PHARMD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Joon Ki Kim, PHARMD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,005
TITAN $1,931 |
porges Coloplast $74 |
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$583
AquaBeam Robotic System $583 |
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Dr. Christopher Kim is a physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). His clinical interests include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), erectile dysfunction (impotence), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Dr. Kim is professionally affiliated with Georgia Urology.
