Summary

Dr. Ahyoung Kim is a gastroenterologist who specializes in transplant surgery, bringing 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, providing her with a strong foundation in advanced medical care. Dr. Kim is fluent in English and focuses her expertise on complex digestive and transplant-related conditions.

Dr. Kim practices at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute locations in Washington, DC, where she treats patients with serious liver conditions including cirrhosis and ascites. She also manages patients experiencing acute kidney injury, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to organ-related care. Her procedural expertise includes performing paracentesis to relieve fluid buildup and utilizing advanced imaging techniques like MR enterograms and MRI scans for precise diagnosis. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kim highly, giving her an average score of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Ahyoung J. Kim has 2 locations

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

106 Irving St. NW Physician Office Building (POB) South Tower, Ste. 215Washington, DC 20010

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20007

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Dr. Ahyoung J. Kim, MDJi Soo Choi, APRNDr. Larry Nathaniel JohnsonDr. Nouf Turki
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
12 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCSACRAMENTO , CAClinton , MDWashington , DC
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: New York University Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: King Abdulaziz University College Of Medicine And Allied Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ahyoung J. Kim

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ahyoung J. Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ahyoung J. Kim has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Transplant Hepatology (im)
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 2014

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Dr. Ahyoung Kim's office is located at 106 Irving St. NW Physician Office Building (POB) South Tower, Ste. 215, Washington, DC, 20010.
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