Jee-Hong (Peter) Kim
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About
Meet Dr. Jee-Hong (Peter) Kim, MD: Your Expert in Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Care
Dr. Jee-Hong (Peter) Kim, a distinguished specialist in Rhinology and Complex Sinus/Skull Base Surgery, is now proudly serving the Bay Area community at the California Sinus Center. With a remarkable educational journey and extensive experience, Dr. Kim is dedicated to providing the highest quality care with compassion and respect.
Compassionate Care Close to Home
With the birth of his second child, Dr. Kim chose to bring his expertise closer to his wife’s family in the Bay Area, joining the California Sinus Center. He is passionate about treating patients with the highest level of care, ensuring every individual receives personalized, compassionate treatment, regardless of the complexity of their condition.
Comprehensive Clinical Expertise
Dr. Kim specializes in a wide range of sinonasal disorders, including:
- Primary and revision (re-do) endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal valve surgery for nasal obstruction
- Complex endoscopic (minimally invasive) skull base surgery
- Nasal and sinus tumors
- Sinusitis and recurrent sinusitis/polyps
- Fungal sinusitis
- Endoscopic CSF leak repair
- In-office procedures for sinonasal disorders
- Non-surgical therapy for nasal polyposis
A Leader in Research and Education
Dr. Kim is a respected figure in the medical community, having presented his research at national and international symposiums. He has authored and reviewed over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and is a sought-after speaker for Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses, where he shares his clinical insights on sinonasal disorders with fellow otolaryngologists.
A Personal Touch
Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Kim is a devoted family man who enjoys traveling, soccer, cooking, and spending quality time with his wife and two children. His dedication to his family mirrors his commitment to his patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Educational Excellence and Prestigious Training
Dr. Kim received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he was honored with a National Institute of Health(NIH) research grant and completed an Clinical Scientist Training Program. He completed his residency at the University of Southern California (USC),followed by an prestigious fellowship in Rhinology and Complex Sinus/Skull Base Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University.
A Legacy of Academic and Clinical Leadership
As a former assistant professor and associate residency program director at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Otolaryngology –Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Kim has a proven track record of excellence inpatient care and resident training. In Southern Nevada, he was the only fellowship-trained rhinologist, managing the most challenging sinus and skull base disorders with state of the art expertise.