Summary

Dr. Richard Kim is a urologist with nearly three decades of clinical experience treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. With 28 years of practice, Dr. Kim has developed extensive expertise in managing complex urological conditions. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Kim practices at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Greater Heights Urology in Houston, Texas. He specializes in treating urinary retention and kidney stones, helping patients regain normal urinary function and manage painful stone episodes. His procedural expertise includes PSA testing for prostate health screening and percutaneous nephrostomy procedures to address kidney drainage issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 28 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Memorial Hermann Medical Group Greater Heights Urology

1631 North Loop West #500Houston, TX 77008
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Kim, MDDr. David F. Mobley, MDDr. Monica Morgan, MDDr. Michael A. Brooks, MD
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.9 
4.8 
28 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks French, Arabic, English Speaks English
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine- Memphis, TN Med School: University of Montreal College of Medicine - Montreal, Canada Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kim

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Choice - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare - PPO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Kim has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Dr. Richard Kim speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Richard Kim's office located?
Dr. Richard Kim's office is located at 1631 North Loop West #500, Houston, TX, 77008.

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