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Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD

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(Dr. Francis Young-Jin Kim, M.D.)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, and more.

316 Martin Luther King Junior Way Suite 312
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 403-0040

Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD is an urologist in Tacoma, WA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD is affiliated with MultiCare.

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316 Martin Luther King Junior Way Suite 312
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

abdominal imaging	29
ablation	15
anorectal procedures	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	60
blood draw	374
chemotherapy	60
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	1266
foreign body removal	18
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	1752
minimally invasive procedures	316
minor procedures	25
pelvic imaging	122
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	151
urologic procedures	1356

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	135
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

abdominal imaging	10
ablation	10
anorectal procedures	11
blood draw	29
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	1156
foreign body removal	11
lab tests	793
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	270
minor procedures	21
pelvic imaging	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
urologic procedures	1214

**Gender**
Male	630
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	142
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

ablation	34
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1140
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	13
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	460
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	308
minor procedures	24
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	1161

**Gender**
Male	1218
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1272
Black	68
Hispanic	32
Asian	92
Other	28
Native American	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	270
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

ablation	24
anorectal procedures	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	12
chemotherapy	12
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1012
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	177
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	311
minor procedures	23
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	779

**Gender**
Male	578
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	31
Hispanic	13
Asian	37
Other	13
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	118
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

ablation	35
anorectal procedures	10
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	888
foreign body removal	14
lab tests	249
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	306
minor procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	791

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	92
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

ablation	26
anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	833
foreign body removal	17
lab tests	206
minimally invasive procedures	241
minor procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	602

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	32
Hispanic	13
Asian	31
Other	15
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	81
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

ablation	23
anorectal procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	647
foreign body removal	14
lab tests	168
minimally invasive procedures	218
minor procedures	17
urologic procedures	529

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	79
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

ablation	17
anorectal procedures	16
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	536
lab tests	145
minimally invasive procedures	173
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	405

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	61
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

ablation	40
anorectal procedures	60
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	1218
foreign body removal	26
lab tests	67
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	10
minimally invasive procedures	357
minor procedures	32
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	862

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD treated as an urologist in Tacoma, WA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	19
ablation	25
anorectal procedures	19
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
blood draw	201
catheterization	12
chemotherapy	36
cryotherapy	12
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	967
foreign body removal	16
hormone therapy	13
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	448
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	10
minimally invasive procedures	279
minor procedures	20
pelvic imaging	76
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	96
urologic procedures	859

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	32
Non-Hispanic White	499
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	9
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	216
85 and over	97
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Education & Training

Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992. He has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1992)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MultiCare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Frank Young-Jin Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My doctor immediately asked questions about my health and how Various health conditions could be handled. He checked on my Medications, asked qustions about the effects they have, and thenWent on to suggest others if I had problems with any of them.HeIs a very professional doctor and I appreciate his help.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-10

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Dr kim was very thorough in his explanations of my issues and very caring.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,648 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,648
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,039 AMS $1,474	ADVANCE $210	ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $157	GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $80	LITHOVUE $42	Other $76
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$1,059 AquaBeam Robotic System $1,059
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$511 XTANDI $148	Vesicare $61	Myrbetriq $34	$268
Pfizer Inc.	$291 DUAVEE $113	PVC $83	PREMARIN ORALS $81	ESTRING $14
Other	$2,494 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $172	ORGOVYX $132	DAV-Arista AH $127	STENDRA $124	PYLARIFY $117	Other $1,823

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,652
Travel and Lodging	$2,856
Education	$1,534

Biography

Dr. Frank Kim is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. Dr. Kim graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MultiCare. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Kim is accepting new patients at his office in Tacoma, WA.