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Dr. Sam Kim, MD

Dr. Sam Kim, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sam Kim, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Flagstaff Medical Center and Abrazo West Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

156 William St Fl 11 New York, NY 10038

Make an Appointment

(646) 962-5115

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kim is affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center Flagstaff, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

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 Expertise
    Dr. Kim specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

4.5

38 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
8%
8%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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O. Rodriguez – May 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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KM – Mar 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 30, 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
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John Mancini – Jan 24, 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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James C Martin – Oct 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mike McMahon – Sep 29, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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John crathern in New gork, NY – Jun 14, 2019
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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
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Mike in New York, NY – May 11, 2019
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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
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May 10, 2019
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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
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Mark in Stamford – Apr 28, 2019
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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
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Michael in New york, NY – Apr 06, 2019
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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
Jan 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Karl in Brooklyn, NY – Jan 11, 2019
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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
Vivian Dindial in Bronx, NY – Nov 25, 2018
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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
Hussein Tabatabai in Brooklyn , NY – Oct 19, 2018
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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
Oct 12, 2018
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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
FCB in Jamaica, NY – Sep 07, 2018
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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
Marsha Richberg in Far Rockaway Queens, NY – Aug 30, 2018
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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
Ivette Ortiz in New York, NY – Apr 06, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Samuel C. Kim, MD is a Board Certified neurosurgeon who has been in practice since 2003. He joins Western Neuro from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City where he was an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery and Site Chief of Neurological...read more

biography

Samuel C Kim, MD is a Board Certified neurosurgeon who has been in practice since 2003.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Kim is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Pain Medicine-Lower Manhattan Hospital156 William St Fl 11 New York, NY 10038
    1
    VHS Outpatient Clinics Inc.3811 E Bell Rd Ste 309 Phoenix, AZ 85032
    2
    Christian Provider Services Inc2415 E Camelback Rd Ste 700 Phoenix, AZ 85016
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Flagstaff Medical Center

      1200 N Beaver St
      Flagstaff, AZ 86001
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Abrazo West Campus

      13677 W McDowell Rd
      Goodyear, AZ 85395

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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