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Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD

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(Dr. Christopher Kisok Kim, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: arthroscopic surgery, sprains, clubfoot, and more.

1115 Boulders Parkway Suite 100 (clinic), First Floor (hand Therapy), Second Floor (physi...
Richmond, VA 23225

(804) 330-8165

Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA specializing in sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, spine surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC), OrthoVirginia, St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian, VA), HCA Virginia, Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Boulders Ambulatory Surgery Center, Chippenham Medical Center and Retreat Doctors Hospital Parham Doctors Hospital Henrico Doctors Hospital Chippenham Hospital Johnston - Willis Hospital.

Office Locations

Chippenham Medical Center

1115 Boulders Parkway Suite 100 (clinic), First Floor (hand Therapy), Second Floor (physi...
Richmond, VA 23225

(804) 320-1339

(804) 379-9086

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1115 Boulders Parkway Suite 100
North Chesterfield, VA 23225

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Chippenham Medical Center

7858 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294

(804) 915-1910

(804) 273-9294

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Some issues Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2012 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	39
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	67
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	46
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	113

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
fracture surgery	30
hip imaging	35
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	30
musculoskeletal imaging	35
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	76

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	32
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
fracture surgery	23
hip imaging	27
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	27
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	57

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	36
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2015 were X-rays, pelvic imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	34
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	34
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	72
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	33
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	36
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	45
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	24
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	26
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	17
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Richmond, VA were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

doctor visit	52
fracture surgery	18
hip imaging	33
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	40
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	39
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	5
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC)

OrthoVirginia

St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian, VA)

HCA Virginia

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital

Boulders Ambulatory Surgery Center

Chippenham Medical Center

Retreat Doctors Hospital Parham Doctors Hospital Henrico Doctors Hospital Chippenham Hospital Johnston - Willis Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher K. Kim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Elite Orthopedics, LLC	$10,685 $10,685
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$1,881 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $360	$1,521
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES	$617 $617
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$327 Gryphon $327
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$286 RIALTO $84	O-ARM-ST $81	$121
Other	$1,359 Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $248	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $179	iFuse Implant $131	Trinity ELITE $119	TLIF $118	Other $563

**Types of Payments**
Education	$13,123
Food and Beverage	$1,510
Travel and Lodging	$511
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$11

Biography

Dr. Christopher Kim practices orthopedic trauma, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and spine surgery in Richmond, VA and North Chesterfield, VA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kim include meniscus repair, strains, and shoulder instability. Anthem, Blue California, and Cigna Connect are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Kim honors. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Kim include: Voted Top Doctor by Virginia Business Magazine; Voted Top Doctor by Richmond Magazine; and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He is professionally affiliated with St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian, VA), Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC), and HCA Virginia. Dr. Kim's practice in Richmond, VA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.