Summary

Dr. Namou Kim is a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery, bringing 28 years of dedicated experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, where he also completed his residency training in 2003. Dr. Kim furthered his expertise through a specialized fellowship at Mayo Clinic in 2004, focusing on advanced head and neck surgical techniques. He communicates fluently in English, French, and Korean.

Dr. Kim practices at Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus in Seattle, Washington, where he focuses on treating complex conditions including oral cancer and head and neck cancer. His surgical expertise includes performing detailed diagnostic imaging such as CT scans of the chest and body to help identify and monitor various conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kim highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 28 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French, Korean
  • Mayo Clinic
  • 30 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 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

Swedish Head and Neck Surgery

1221 Madison St Ste 1523Seattle, WA 98104

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28 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, French, Korean 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
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Namou Kim affiliated with?
Namou Kim is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus.
Does Namou Kim accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Namou Kim accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Namou Kim's office located?
Namou Kim's office is located at 1221 Madison St Ste 1523, Seattle, WA, 98104.
How can I make an appointment with Namou Kim?
You can find contact information for Namou Kim here on Vitals.
Does Namou Kim accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Namou Kim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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