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Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Loma Linda University Health, Astrana Health, Community Hospital San Bernardino, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda University Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics, Alpha Care Medical Group, Loma Linda University Medical Center, SAC HEALTH SYSTEM and FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM.
Community Hospital San Bernardino
SAC HEALTH SYSTEM
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy) and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy)
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,881
WATCHMAN $1,822 |
RHYTHMIA $1,059 |
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$125
VALTOCO $125 |
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$111
Fintepla $111 |
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$3
(820) Cholbam $2 |
Cholbam $1 |
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Dr. Young-Min Min Kim, MD has received 11 research payments totaling $29,105.
Dr. Young-Min Kim's areas of specialization are pediatric neurology and general pediatrics; he sees patients in San Bernardino, CA, Loma Linda, CA, and Indio, CA. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kim is especially interested in general neurology, botulinum toxin, and movement disorders. He is affiliated with Astrana Health, Loma Linda University Health, and Dignity Health. Dr. Kim's practice in SAN BERNARDINO, CA is open to new patients as reported by Astrana Health. His education and training includes medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
