Summary

Dr. Frank Kim is a board-certified urologist who also practices internal medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients with urological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency training at several prestigious institutions, including North Shore University Hospital, the University of Washington School of Medicine, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Kim specialized further with urology training at North Shore University Hospital and general surgery experience that enhances his surgical expertise. With 34 years of medical experience, he holds certification from the American Board of Urology and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kim practices at MultiCare Urology Northwest in Tacoma, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Multicare Allenmore Hospital. He specializes in treating common urological conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary obstruction, and polyuria. His procedural expertise includes performing cystoscopies to examine the bladder and urinary tract, laparoscopic surgeries for minimally invasive treatment, and post-void residual urine tests to evaluate bladder function. Patients rate Dr. Kim 4.3 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • North Shore University Hospital
  • 18 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MultiCare Urology Northwest

316 Martin Luther King Junior Way Suite 312Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Frank Kim

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Frank Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Frank Kim has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Frank Kim holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology.

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 North Shore University Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine Program, and Ny And Presby Hosp, Urology; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il in 1992, Center Of Chicago / Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1992, and University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992.

NPI Number

Frank Kim's NPI number is 1215070297.

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Frank Kim is affiliated with Multicare Allenmore Hospital.
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