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Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in Katy, TX specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER and UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic at Katy.
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
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.
Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Albany Medical Center (2023)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, AARP, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
According to our sources, Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Katy, TX.
Dr. Woihwan Kim's specialties are general surgery, colon & rectal surgery, and complementary and alternative medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: rectocele (posterior prolapse), rectal cancer, and colon cancer. Dr. Kim's hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. Dr. Kim seems to honor Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Katy, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Physicians. Before completing his residency at Albany Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville, Dr. Kim attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Kim (or staff) speaks Spanish and Korean.
