Dr. Jong Duk Kim, MD

Dr. Jong Kim is a thoracic surgeon with 31 years of experience treating complex heart and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in both thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Kim is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient communities throughout Minnesota.

Dr. Kim practices at multiple locations across Minnesota, including Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo, Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, and the Minneapolis Heart Institute. He specializes in treating lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His surgical expertise includes performing cardiac rehabilitation procedures and Doppler ultrasound imaging to evaluate heart and blood vessel function. Patients rate Dr. Kim 4.3 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive cardiac and thoracic care.