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Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology
Professional interests include: gynecologic exams, dilation and curettage (D&C), endometrial biopsy, and more.
475w Fallbrook Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611

Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Clovis, CA specializing in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

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Office Locations

Address:

475w Fallbrook Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611

Some issues Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

  • Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
  • Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
  • Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
  • Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
  • Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Clovis, CA were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

cancer surgery 13
dissection 13
doctor visit 53
excision 13
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 26
pelvic surgery 13
urologic procedures 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD.

Gender
Female 7
Male 2
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 10
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65
65 to 74 7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD From 2013 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression
Chronic Kidney Disease 4
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 11
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer 17
Dementia

Education & Training

He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board and has a state license in California.

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (1977)

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board (1981)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Seung Nam Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Agnes Medical Center

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Duchesnay USA Incorporated $118 Diclegis
$118
Hologic, LLC $72 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$72
HOLOGIC INC $62 NovaSure
$62
LUMARA HEALTH INC. $19 Makena
$19
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $271

Biography

Dr. Seung Kim is a specialist in gynecologic oncology. He works in Clovis, CA. Dr. Kim's residency was performed at Montefiore Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Kim include colposcopy, gynecologic exams, and endometrial biopsy. In addition to English, he speaks Korean. Dr. Kim is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

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