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Dr. Han Jo Kim, MD

Dr. Han Jo Kim, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*

Dr. Han Jo Kim, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in New York, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kim specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

4.1

40 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 24, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DiDio – Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah – Mar 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Janice W – Dec 04, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anthony Pascale – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lorie – Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Louise Solomon – Jun 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lana – Jun 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Halley – Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bennett Cohen – Nov 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mike L. – Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
7 people found this helpful
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Gregg – May 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
27 people found this helpful
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SC – Jan 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Paralytic Scoliosis – May 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Hawsie Nash in Washington, DC – May 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hauppauge, NY – Apr 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hauppauge, NY – Apr 21, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Spine surgery is extremely complex, and Dr. Kim prides himself on providing a comprehensive patient care approach when determining treatment options. He believes in having a dynamic approach to surgery and aims to provide the best surgical treatment...read more

biography

Dr. Han Jo Kim is the founding member and leader of our practice. As an expert spine surgeon at HSS, Dr. Han Jo Kim specializes in cervical spine and scoliosis surgery, amongst other spinal conditions. His knowledge and experience have given patients the highest probability of making a full recovery.
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Washington University Barnes-jewish

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • New York Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • Korean

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Han Jo Kim MD PC541 E 71st St Fl 4 New York, NY 10021
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Mark Drakos MD PLLC333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 101 Uniondale, NY 11553
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Office523 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital

    57 Prospect St
    Nantucket, MA 02554

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake

    2233 State Route 86
    Saranac Lake, NY 12983
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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