Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NJ Providers > Surgical Oncologists

Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: rectal surgery, bowel surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, and more.

350 Engle Street 6th Floor, Berrie Center
Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 608-2800

Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD is a surgical oncologist in Englewood, NJ specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD is affiliated with Englewood Health and SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA.

Office Locations

Address:

350 Engle Street 6th Floor, Berrie Center
Englewood, NJ 07631

Some issues Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

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.

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	45
doctor visit	70
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
lab tests	46

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	39
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	30

blood draw	21
doctor visit	28
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
lab tests	10

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Englewood, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

abdominal surgery	11
blood draw	51
doctor visit	113
endocrine surgery	11
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
lab tests	33
open surgery	11
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	18
Male	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the Complex General Surgical Oncology (American Board of Surgery) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: Complex General Surgical Oncology (American Board of Surgery)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Englewood Health

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA

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. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, QualCare, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

MHBP

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

QualCare

MVP Health Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellPoint

UnitedHealthcare

NALC

Clover Health

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

APWU

Show More

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Joseph Jongbum Kim, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$934 HARMONIC Product Family $934
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$524 Da Vinci Surgical System $524
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$16 BRIDION $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$871
Food and Beverage	$559
Gift	$27
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Joseph Kim specializes in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and practices in Englewood, NJ. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He seems to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Kim is professionally affiliated with Englewood Health. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Englewood, NJ.