About Jongmin Kim
My name is Jongmin Kim, MD, and I am a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. I earned my medical degree from Dankook University in Cheonan, South Korea. Following medical school, I completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. I also completed a fellowship in hand and trauma surgery at Seoul National University Hospital followed by a fellowship in hand and reconstructive microsurgery at W Hospital in Daegu.
For two years, I volunteered in Bangladesh, where I served as a doctor to locals. I thoroughly enjoyed helping those who needed my expertise while I experienced their rich culture.
As a physician, I strive to be a place of comfort for my patients where they can share their difficulties. I chose to become a doctor because I enjoy interacting with patients and improving their quality of life. As a hand surgeon, I focus my research on exploring better options for patients suffering from nerve damage, upper extremity trauma and reconstructive surgery.
My clinical interests include bone fracture repair, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, finger pain, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, wrist pain and wrist arthroscopy.
In my free time, I enjoy mountain climbing, jogging, playing tennis and spending time with my family and friends.
Publications
- A Modified Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tenodesis with the Sauvé-Kapandji Procedure
Jongmin Kim, Kjell Van Royen, Tsu-Min Tsai
J Hand Surg Asian Pac. 2021 Sep;26(3):371-376. - Hand and Wrist Injuries in Golfers and Their Treatment.
Woo SH, Lee YK, Kim JM, Cheon HJ, Chung WH.
Hand Clin. 2017 Feb;33(1):81-96 - Hamate Hook Fracture with Flexor Tendon Ruptures as a Golf Injury(Outstanding Paper Award)
Jong-Min Kim, Jung Wook Paeng, Myung Jae Yoo, Sang-Hyun
J Korean Soc Surg Hand. 2016;21(1):16-22 - Comparison of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with or without Anconeus Epitrochlearis: Are They Different?
Min Geun Yoon, Myung Jae Yoo, Jong-Min Kim, Jung Wook Paeng, Young Woo Kim, Sang Hyun Woo
J Korean Soc Surg Hand. 2016;20(1):8-15 - Management of complicationsrelating to finger amputation and replantation
Woo SH, Kim YW, Cheon HJ, Nam HJ, Kang DH, Kim JM, Ahn HC.
Hand Clin. 2015 May;31(2):319-38 - Comparison of Axillary and Supraclavicular Approach in Ultrasound-Guided Brachial Plexus Block
Bo-Byoung Seo, Young-Woo Kim, Jong-Min Kim, Mi-Young Lee, Young-Ho Jang, Sang-Hyun Woo
J Korean Soc Surg Hand. 2014;19(3):130-35 - Usefulness of Cancellous Bone Graft from Distal Radius in Hand Surgery required Bone Graft
Jong-Min Kim, Eugene Kim, Se-Jin Park, Haw Jae Jeong, Hun-Kyu Shin, Jae-Yeol Choi
J Korean Musculoskeletal Tissue Transplantation Society. 2008;8(2):107-13 - Neurogenic Tumors of the Brachial Plexus - Three cases report
Tae Yun Oh, Eugene Kim, Hwa Jae Jung, Hun Kyu Shin, Jae Yeol Choi, Jong-Min Kim, Ki Woong Chang
J Korean Soc Surg Hand 2008;13(1):68-72 - The Usefulness of Infrapopliteal Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in the Treatment of Diabetic Gangrene
Jong-Min Kim ,Jae-Yeol Choi, Hun-Kyu Shin, Eugene Kim
J Korean foot and Ankle society. 2007;11(2):216-20
Education
- Mar 2014 – Feb 2015
Clinical Fellowship for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery
W–Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea - Sep 2012 – Apr 2013
Clinical Fellowship for Hand & Trauma
Seoul national university hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea - Mar 2006 – Feb 2010
Orthopaedic Residency
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea - Mar 2005 – Feb 2006
Internship
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul - Mar 2001 - Feb 2005
Doctor of Medicine, Dankook university, Cheonan, Republic of Korea - Mar 1999 - Feb 2001
Pre-Medical, Dankook university, Cheonan
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Comments (32 received)
April 9, 2025
Good
March 26, 2025
Very pleasant visit
March 25, 2025
Great
March 1, 2025
Excellent experience
February 18, 2025
Very good
February 15, 2025
Dr Kim and accompany were professional and greatly appreciated.
February 8, 2025
I am very impressed with Dr Kim.
February 1, 2025
The nurses, X-ray tech, Physicians assistant, and Dr. KIM have treated me professionally, with courted and kindness.
January 29, 2025
Good
January 25, 2025
Dr Kim did my 'broken wrist' surgery May 9,2024 . He did an outstanding job. I returned to him yesterday ( I live in VA) for him to evaluate my progress after surgery and many trips to OT ( in VA) He listened and was knowledgeable.I hope not to return ( lol) but if I 'have' to , I'd see Dr Kim !
January 25, 2025
Good
January 11, 2025
This was the second time I've sought treatment for this hand injury. The first time was a few years ago in NJ. I was told I had arthritis, and there was nothing that could be done. I felt ashamed, as if I wasted their time.This time, I got a similar diagnosis. But I was also shown the severity of the arthritis, and was given treatment options: a steroid injection, a brace, and, if necessary, surgery. I chose the steroid injection and brace. I was nauseous at the idea of the injection into my hand, but Dr. Kim was amazing. He properly numbed the area, and despite the needle being in my hand for a while, I barely felt it. He clearly cared about minimizing my discomfort. The brace team were equally professional. I got the right brace when I was done.When I left, I wanted to cry, not out of anger or pain or sadness, but out of joy. This office treated me well beyond my expectations. They acknowledged the significance of my pain, and took steps to greatly reduce it. They gave me expectations and options for the future. And they treated me like a human being.This is honestly the best practice I've seen for any specialty ever. I'm in awe of their operation. I'm an MBA student at UF, and this office should be studied as a model for how to do things the right way. I'm grateful for the experience.
September 28, 2024
Dr Kim is clearly a very knowledgeable doctor and I totally trust his diagnosis and plan of action. I could only recommend him to another with the preface he is quite difficult to understand.
September 24, 2024
Dr. Kim made the cortisone injection the most comfortable experience possible. Could not be more pleased.
September 10, 2024
I am very pleased with my experience at the facility
August 10, 2024
All care providers at U F have all been very professional, kind and caring
July 27, 2024
Dr Kim. Excellent
July 10, 2024
Dr Kim thoroughly explained the surgical results.
July 10, 2024
I saw both.I would recommend the assistant, pa, or np (not sure of her title) over the doctor.
January 13, 2024
Assistant provided detailed explanation of surgery procedure.
January 9, 2024
Dr Kim has addressed all questions I've had at every visit.
December 23, 2023
She always did a great job
December 19, 2023
Great
November 21, 2023
Good
November 14, 2023
The first time I have seen Dr. Kim and his team and I was thoroughly impressed with their care, their understanding and their including me and my opinions in fully explained treatment options
June 2, 2023
Great experience in offering referral for skin rash. Also rebandaged my cut finger tips.
May 24, 2023
Good
April 22, 2023
All Good
April 22, 2023
Dr Kim is an exceptional man and physician.He takes time and noticed my facial expressions in order to respond to my concerns.
April 12, 2023
Good
March 28, 2023
Already referred.
March 16, 2023
The best medical service possible