Dr. Jong Duk Kim, MD

Dr. Jong Kim is a thoracic surgery and general surgery specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. With 31 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Kim has developed extensive expertise in treating complex chest and lung conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to provide care to diverse patient communities.

Dr. Kim practices at multiple locations throughout Minnesota, including Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo, Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, and the Minneapolis Heart Institute. His clinical focus includes treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. He performs cardiac rehabilitation procedures and uses advanced diagnostic techniques like Doppler ultrasound to evaluate heart and blood vessel function. Patients have rated Dr. Kim 4.3 out of 5 stars for his surgical expertise and patient care.