Summary

Dr. Richard Kim is a urologist with nearly three decades of experience treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Kim brings 28 years of expertise to his practice and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kim practices at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Greater Heights Urology in Houston, Texas. He specializes in treating urinary retention and kidney stones, helping patients who experience difficulty emptying their bladder or painful stone formation. His expertise includes performing prostate cancer screenings, blood work analysis, and minimally invasive procedures to restore kidney function when blockages occur. Patients have given Dr. Kim an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 28 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Memorial Hermann Medical Group Greater Heights Urology

1631 North Loop West #500Houston, TX 77008
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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28 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School of Medicine Med School: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Facultad de Ciencias Medicas-Guatemala Med School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine- Memphis, TN
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kim

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Choice - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare - PPO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Kim has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Dr. Richard Kim's office is located at 1631 North Loop West #500, Houston, TX, 77008.
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