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Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD

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Specializes in: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Baylor College of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, urologic surgery, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and more.

13160 Mindanao Way Suite 317
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(833) 825-2974

Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD is a female pelvic medicine specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

13160 Mindanao Way Suite 317
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Address:

200 Medical Plaza Suite 140
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

2615 East Clinton Avenue Central California Vahcs (570)
Fresno, CA 93703

Some issues Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

anorectal procedures	41
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	384
minimally invasive procedures	54
urologic procedures	600

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	34
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

anorectal procedures	93
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	761
lab tests	659
minimally invasive procedures	136
placement of vaginal support device	49
suprapubic catheter replacement	68
urologic procedures	1015

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	49
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	79
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

anorectal procedures	139
catheterization	64
diagnostic procedures	139
doctor visit	761
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	712
minimally invasive procedures	172
placement of vaginal support device	34
suprapubic catheter replacement	91
urologic procedures	1543

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	844

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	88
Hispanic	146
Asian	92
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	164
Less than 65	162

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

anorectal procedures	68
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	751
gastrointestinal procedures	10
implant surgery	10
lab tests	816
minimally invasive procedures	175
neurostimulator replacement	10
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	10
placement of vaginal support device	26
suprapubic catheter replacement	88
urologic procedures	1215

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	45
Hispanic	56
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	75
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

anorectal procedures	105
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	784
lab tests	874
minimally invasive procedures	193
pelvic surgery	11
placement of vaginal support device	28
reconstructive surgery	11
suprapubic catheter replacement	78
urologic procedures	1292

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	48
Hispanic	64
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	76
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

anorectal procedures	84
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	707
lab tests	789
minimally invasive procedures	182
pelvic surgery	11
potassium test	20
reconstructive surgery	11
suprapubic catheter replacement	149
urologic procedures	1106

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	42
Hispanic	63
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	74
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

anorectal procedures	47
catheterization	9
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	519
lab tests	478
minimally invasive procedures	77
potassium test	41
suprapubic catheter replacement	83
urologic procedures	719

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	23
Hispanic	54
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	52
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

anorectal procedures	58
catheterization	9
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	609
lab tests	474
minimally invasive procedures	130
pelvic surgery	10
placement of vaginal support device	22
potassium test	42
reconstructive surgery	10
suprapubic catheter replacement	47
urologic procedures	824

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	26
Hispanic	56
Asian	35
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	65
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

anorectal procedures	114
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	1636
hospital care	33
injections	21
inpatient care	33
lab tests	986
minimally invasive procedures	248
pelvic surgery	23
placement of vaginal support device	45
potassium test	108
reconstructive surgery	23
suprapubic catheter replacement	90
urologic procedures	1796

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and anorectal procedures.

anorectal procedures	83
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	768
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	22
implant surgery	10
injections	21
inpatient care	22
lab tests	723
minimally invasive procedures	153
neurostimulator replacement	10
pelvic surgery	13
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	10
potassium test	52
reconstructive surgery	13
urologic procedures	1126

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	326
Male	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	33
Non-Hispanic White	282
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	52
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	61
75 to 84	137
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	163

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

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2007)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$5,136 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $1,581	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $526	AMS 700 $165	AMS $158	AMS Ambicor $118	Other $2,589
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$5,117 INTERSTIM $3,395	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $1,004	INTERSTIM ICON $585	$133
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,365 INTERSTIM $2,365
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.	$552 JELMYTO $552
Rochester Medical Corporation	$402 $402
Other	$1,345 BOTOX $369	Vesicare $271	Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $259	AquaBeam Robotic System $205	Bradycardia products $141	Other $99

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,324
Grant	$3,837
Travel and Lodging	$557
Consulting Fee	$200

Biography

Dr. Ja-Hong Kim practices female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and urology (urinary tract disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: urge incontinence (overactive bladder), pelvic reconstructive surgery, and urologic surgery. Dr. Kim appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. After completing medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, she performed her residency at Cleveland Clinic. She has received the following distinctions: Super Doctors Southern California; Exceptional Physician of the Year Award, UCLA Health Center; and CUA Young Leadership Award, California Urologic Association. Dr. Kim (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Korean. Dr. Kim's professional affiliations include U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Kim welcomes new patients at her office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by UCLA Health.