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Summary
Dr. Cholwoo Kim is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Emory Healthcare. With 33 years of surgical experience, Dr. Kim has developed extensive expertise in minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery. He speaks both English and Korean.
Dr. Kim practices at multiple locations throughout the Puyallup and Tacoma areas in Washington, with affiliations at Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. His surgical focus includes treating gallbladder conditions and hernia repairs. He performs laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery and cholecystectomy procedures, which allow for faster recovery times through smaller incisions.
Dr. Kim practices at multiple locations throughout the Puyallup and Tacoma areas in Washington, with affiliations at Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. His surgical focus includes treating gallbladder conditions and hernia repairs. He performs laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery and cholecystectomy procedures, which allow for faster recovery times through smaller incisions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- speaks English, Korean
- Emory Healthcare
- 1 specialty
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Cholwoo Anthony Kim has 6 locationsPuyallup Surgical Consultants
1519 3rd St SE Ste 230Puyallup, WA 98372 Tel: (253) 841-9640
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
MultiCare General Surgery - Puyallup
1519 3rd Street Southeast Suite 230Puyallup, WA 98372Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Cholwoo Anthony Kim, MD | Dr. Robert Charles Wright, MD | Dr. Glen Edward Shapiro, MD | Dr. Bradley Dowd Pattison, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Korean | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Puyallup , WA | Puyallup , WA | Tacoma , WA | Lakewood , WA |
| Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Cholwoo Anthony Kim has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Dr. Cholwoo Anthony Kim holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Emory Healthcare.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1993.
NPI Number
Dr. Kim's NPI number is 1134293277.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Cholwoo Kim accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Cholwoo Kim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Cholwoo Kim's office located?
- Dr. Cholwoo Kim's office is located at 1519 3rd St SE Ste 230, Puyallup, WA, 98372.
- What languages does Dr. Cholwoo Kim speak?
- Dr. Cholwoo Kim speaks English and Korean.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Cholwoo Kim affiliated with?
- Dr. Cholwoo Kim is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cholwoo Kim?
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