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Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD

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(Dr. Jennifer Kim, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Professional interests include: eye problems

655 WATKINS MILL ROAD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

1-800-777-7904

Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD is an ophthalmologist in GAITHERSBURG, MD specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Health.

Office Locations

655 WATKINS MILL ROAD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

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10810 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895

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Some issues Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in GAITHERSBURG, MD during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	183
eye procedures	1008
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	85
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in GAITHERSBURG, MD during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	162
eye procedures	990
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	93
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	84
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in GAITHERSBURG, MD during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	276

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	35
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
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

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in GAITHERSBURG, MD during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD in 2023

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	0
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 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in GAITHERSBURG, MD were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	103
eye procedures	573
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	69
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	75
Male	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	83
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	2
Cancer	3

Education & Training

She completed residency at Wills Eye Institute. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Wills Eye Institute

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology (2011)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Hyunsook Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$130 FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System $130
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$86 Cataract Equipment $74	Ilevro $12
Allergan Inc.	$32 RESTASIS $32

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$249

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Kim specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). Her clinical interests include eye problems. Dr. Kim is affiliated with Holy Cross Health. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Wills Eye Institute and Jefferson University Hospitals. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients at her office in Gaithersburg, MD.