About Christopher Kim, MD
Dr. Christopher Kim is a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon. He decided to join The Iowa Clinic after meeting the kind and dedicated physicians and staff, and wished to share in the positive culture and mission of the clinic. He recognized that The Iowa Clinic was a place where he could provide the best possible care to his patients.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kim received training by the team physicians for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) and Winnipeg Jets (NHL). He completed his fellowship training at Duke University, during which he served as team physician for the Duke Blue Devils Athletic program. Prior to joining the team at The Iowa Clinic in September 2020, he served as team physician to the Saint Louis University Billikens, a Division 1 College program in the A10 Conference.
Dr. Kim specializes in the treatment of shoulder and knee injuries, including surgery utilizing minimally-invasive and arthroscopic techniques. He chose to become a sports medicine surgeon because he enjoys treating athletic injuries, and finds sports medicine surgery interesting. The most rewarding aspect of his job is seeing patients getting back to their loved activities.
He moved to Iowa with his wife and three boys. They enjoy the outdoors, and spend time camping, cycling, and hiking. He is an avid sports fan, and enjoys watching college basketball and football.
Specialties
Orthopaedics
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Sports Medicine
Clinical Interests
- Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons - Canada
Fellowships
Duke University
Residency
University of Manitoba College of Medicine - Canada
Medical Degree
University of Manitoba College of Medicine - Canada
Undergraduate Degree
McGill University - Canada
Medical Societies
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Piedmont Orthopaedic Society Duke University
- Missouri Shoulder and Elbow Society