Summary

Dr. Christopher Kim specializes in orthopedic surgery, focusing on treating injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. They earned their medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed their residency training at Duke University And Medical Center. With 16 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Kim has developed expertise in treating complex bone and joint conditions.

Dr. Kim practices in West Des Moines, Iowa, where they treat patients with various orthopedic conditions including AC separations, bicep rupture injuries, and clavicle fractures. Their approach to patient care includes physical therapy and strength training programs designed to help patients recover from injuries. Dr. Kim also incorporates manual therapy techniques to support the healing process and restore function to injured areas.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • Duke University And Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Christopher Kim

5950 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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West Des Moines , IADes Moines , IADes Moines , IAWest Des Moines , IA
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Kim

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PreferredOne
  • Progressive
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Kim has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine (orthopedic Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University And Medical Center

Medical School

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 2018
Univ Of Manitoba Fac Of MedGraduated in 2010

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Dr. Christopher Kim's office is located at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.

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