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Dr. Louis Kim, MD

Dr. Louis Kim, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Louis Kim, MD is a neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1999. He is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Locations

Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center

1
New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake

2
New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kim is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake Seattle, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Kim is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kim specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

4.4

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
11%
11%

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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maleka Morrison – Nov 06, 2022
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kato Gobe – Aug 25, 2022
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bob – Jan 30, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
P. Allison Smith in Seattle, WA – Nov 12, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandpoint, ID – Mar 24, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to seamlessly combine cutting edge neurosurgical technology and compassionate patient care.

biography

Dr. Louis Kim is part of a select group of neurosurgeons across the country fellowship-trained in both open vascular/skull base microsurgery and endovascular techniques for the treatment of cerebrovascular and spinal vascular diseases.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Barrow Neur Inst

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • Barrow Neur Inst

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • Barrow Neur Inst

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Kim is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UW Medical Center-Montlake

      1959 NE Pacific St
      Seattle, WA 98195
      Recipient of 4
      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

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      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

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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