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Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD

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(Christine H. Kim, MD)

(527 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology, Oncology (Cancer Care), General Practice and Gynecologic Oncology

State University of New York at Stony Brook (2005)

Professional interests include: fibroids (leiomyoma), endometriosis, myomectomy (fibroid removal), and more.

181 East Brown Street Second Floor
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

(570) 422-1700

Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD is a gynecologist in Bethlehem, PA specializing in gynecology, oncology (cancer care), general practice and gynecologic oncology. She graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network, LVH Gynecologic Oncology-Muhlenberg and FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2545 Schoenersville Road Third Floor
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Address:

181 East Brown Street Second Floor
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Some issues Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

doctor visit	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

doctor visit	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	149
gynecologic procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

doctor visit	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

doctor visit	166
gynecologic procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD treated as a gynecologist in Bethlehem, PA were minimally invasive procedures, lymph node procedures, gynecologic procedures and dissection.

dissection	12
doctor visit	151
excision	12
gynecologic procedures	25
lymph node procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	29
pelvic surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	2
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	12
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2005. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: State University of New York at Stony Brook (2005)

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVH Gynecologic Oncology-Muhlenberg

FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 527 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine H. Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethlehem, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Eli Lilly and Company	$1,418 $1,418
Baxter Healthcare	$878 TISSEEL $368	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $254	Surgical Care - Tisseel $173	FLOSEAL $72	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $11
Stryker Corporation	$230 ES2 SPINAL SYSTEM $160	Custom Implants $71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$183 ZEJULA $183
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$165 KEYTRUDA $165
Other	$1,335 LYNPARZA $155	Rubraca $138	Progel $136	Da Vinci Surgical System $130	IMBRUVICA $117	Other $659

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,079
Travel and Lodging	$1,068
Education	$61

Biography

Dr. Christine Kim's areas of specialization are general practice, oncology (cancer care), and gynecology; she sees patients in Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA. She is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Kim graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine.