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Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD

(Dr. Johnstone Minsok Kim, MD)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Tulane University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1355 Yauger Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

(614) 339-8500

Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD is a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital, Mount Carmel Health System, Ohio Health, MIDWEST RETINA, INC, Doctors Hospital - Ohio Health and Grant Medical Center - Ohio Health.

Office Locations

1355 Yauger Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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1462 Marion Waldo Road
Marion, OH 43302

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1550 London Avenue
Marysville, OH 43040

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Ohio Health

159 E 2nd Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601

(614) 339-8500

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1600 Gateway Circle
Grove City, OH 43123

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241 Paddock Court Suite 1
Delaware, OH 43015

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262 Neil Avenue Suite 330
Columbus, OH 43215

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2935 Maple Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701

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466 S Trimble Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

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618 Pleasantville Road Suite 204
Lancaster, OH 43130

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6573 E Broad Street Suite B
Columbus, OH 43213

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6655 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016

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Some issues Dr. Johnstone M. 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD performed more eye procedures, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pars plana vitrectomy

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD performed more pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
eye procedures	311
injections	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	720
injections	76
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	51
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2014 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1100
injections	157
photocoagulation	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	55
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
eye procedures	1962
injections	195
photocoagulation	146
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	630
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	66
Less than 65	330

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	68
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
eye procedures	1990
injections	363
photocoagulation	127
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	247
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	133
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	51
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	1254
eye procedures	6453
injections	2032
photocoagulation	92
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	638
Female	888

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1403
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	544
From 75 to 84	534
85 and over	362
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	501
eye procedures	7415
injections	2386
photocoagulation	80
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	812

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1266
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	316
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	338
eye procedures	6697
injections	2269
photocoagulation	70
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	753

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1177
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	483
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	301
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	319
eye procedures	4664
injections	1520
photocoagulation	45
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	781
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	173
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	1055
eye procedures	4123
injections	1542
photocoagulation	30
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	835
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	192
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	880
eye procedures	4437
injections	1613
photocoagulation	48
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	183
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mount Vernon, OH were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	524
eye procedures	3624
injections	1107
photocoagulation	67
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	113
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	667
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	252
85 and over	166
Less than 65	83
65 to 74	311

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

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board (2012)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Mount Carmel Health System

Ohio Health

MIDWEST RETINA, INC

Doctors Hospital - Ohio Health

Grant Medical Center - Ohio Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mount Vernon, OH.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-16

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Midwest Retina. He demonstrated a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and empathy since my initial visit. Explaining my disease progression, recommended procedure and therapeutic care. The process leading to the surgery as well as during and after was very efficient. The interactions within the surgical team was extremely complementing and created the environment of serenity needed from the patient perspective. I would recommend Dr. Kim and his team.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$6,396 $6,396
Allergan Inc.	$2,303 OZURDEX $571	ACZONE $142	BOTOX $124	$1,465
ThromboGenics, Inc.	$905 JETREA $905
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$873 $873
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$265 EYLEA aflibercept injection $167	Eylea $99
Other	$1,139 ILUVIEN $182	EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $177	VABYSMO $140	Healon Viscoelastics $125	OZURDEX $90	Other $425

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$6,396
Food and Beverage	$3,403
Travel and Lodging	$1,998
Honoraria	$43
Education	$42

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Johnstone M. Kim, MD.

US Retina LLC	2022	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Johnstone Kim is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist in Lancaster, OH, Dublin, OH, and Marysville, OH. He studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Kim's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. Clinical interests for Dr. Kim include eye problems. Dr. Kim is professionally affiliated with Grant Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Unfortunately, according to Mount Carmel Health System, he is not currently accepting new patients.