Dr. Joseph Hyungeun Kim, DPM

Joseph Hyungeun Kim, DPM, is a board-qualified podiatrist who performs various procedures and surgeries on the toes, feet, and ankles. Dr.Kim performs in-clinic minor procedures involving nails, plantar fasciitis, arthritic joints, and skin lesions. He also performs surgeries involving the nerve, soft tissue mass, and tendon, such as neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, excision of the mass, and tendon repair/transfer/lengthening.He also performs surgeries involving the forefoot for hammer toe, bunion, and stiff joint), rearfoot (flat feet and high-arch feet), and ankle (cartilage and ligament injuries) along with trauma surgeries (foot and ankle fracture)."I love working closely with nursing staff who care about the patients and work diligently," he says. "They motivate me to become a better physician and treat patients more compassionately. The privilege and opportunities to treat the patients inspire me to keep coming to work daily."Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from the Western …University of College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, California. He has completed residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center with Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (PMSR) and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)While attending medical school, Dr. Kim spent 8 years in the United States Army as a Reserve Nutritional Care Specialist. Originally from South Korea, Dr. Kim grew up in California.