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Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC

Accepting New Patients

(127 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: total shoulder replacement, arthroscopic surgery, open shoulder surgery, and more.

1025 Southeast Tallgrass Lane
Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 875-9908

Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC is a sports medicine doctor in Waukee, IA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, The Iowa Clinic, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital and THE IOWA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

Address:

1025 Southeast Tallgrass Lane
Waukee, IA 50263

Address:

1410 Southwest Tradition Drive 2nd Floor
Ankeny, IA 50023

Address:

5950 University Avenue 3rd Floor
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	83
injections	23

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	39

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	19
doctor visit	56
injections	19

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
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	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	26
doctor visit	72
injections	26

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	29
doctor visit	79
injections	29

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	41

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	169
doctor visit	386
injections	169

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	23
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

aspiration	142
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	392
excision	13
injections	142
joint surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
upper extremity surgery	44

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC treated as a sports medicine doctor in Waukee, IA were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

aspiration	68
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	179
excision	13
injections	68
joint surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
upper extremity surgery	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	67
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	5
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC From 2017 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC graduated from University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Manitoba Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons - Canada and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Manitoba Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons - Canada

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UnityPoint Health

Houston Methodist West Hospital

The Iowa Clinic

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 127 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Kim, MD, BSC from all over the web to help you find the right in Waukee, IA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DJO, LLC	$12,250 $12,250
Elite Orthopedics, LLC	$5,823 $5,823
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,525 $3,525
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES	$920 $920
Stryker Corporation	$562 COBRA $102	Axsos $57	ICONIX $43	INSPACE $41	Ivy AIR $36	Other $284
Other	$687 NovoStitch $111	DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System $104	Sports Med Knee $68	HEALIX $40	ATTUNE $35	Other $330

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$12,250
Education	$5,166
Travel and Lodging	$3,695
Food and Beverage	$2,657

Biography

Dr. Christopher Kim is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include total shoulder replacement, open shoulder surgery, and sports health. After attending the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Kim completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Manitoba. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic, and Houston Methodist West Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inWaukee, IA as reported by The Iowa Clinic.