Summary

Dr. Namou Kim is a highly experienced otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with 28 years of practice expertise. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and completed his residency at the same institution in 2003. Dr. Kim furthered his specialized training with a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in 2004, focusing on advanced head and neck surgical techniques. His multilingual abilities allow him to communicate with patients in Korean, French, and English.

Dr. Kim practices at Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus in Seattle, Washington, where he specializes in treating complex conditions including oral cancer and head and neck cancer. His surgical expertise encompasses advanced diagnostic imaging procedures such as CT scans of the body and chest. Patients consistently recognize his clinical excellence, rating him 4.2 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive care and surgical skill in managing challenging head and neck conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 28 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Korean, French, English
  • Mayo Clinic
  • 24 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Swedish Head and Neck Surgery

1221 Madison St Ste 1523Seattle, WA 98104

Compare with Similar Doctors

Namou Kim, MD
Dr. Amy S. Anstead, FARS, MD
Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, FACS, MD
Dr. Anne S. Lowery
Namou Kim, MDDr. Amy S. Anstead, FARS, MDDr. Michael J. Wolfe, FACS, MDDr. Anne S. Lowery
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.5 
4.7 
28 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean, French, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Seattle , WAEdmonds , WAEdmonds , WASeattle , WA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University Med School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Namou Kim

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter Cascade Select
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Namou Kim has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Namou Kim has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • General Surgeon
  • Laser Surgery
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Namou Kim holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Mayo Clinic in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at Case Western Reserve University in 2003.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1998 and Case Western Reserve UniversityMedicine in 1998.

NPI Number

Namou Kim's NPI number is 1336125798.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Namou Kim accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Namou Kim accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Namou Kim?
You can find contact information for Namou Kim here on Vitals.
Is Namou Kim accepting new patients?
Namou Kim is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Namou Kim's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Namou Kim's office located?
Namou Kim's office is located at 1221 Madison St Ste 1523, Seattle, WA, 98104.
Which hospitals is Namou Kim affiliated with?
Namou Kim is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.