Summary

Sylvia S. Kim, MD is a board-certified, specialty-trained Colorectal surgeon in Columbia, SC. Her clinical interests focus primarily on benign anorectal disorders. Dr. Kim specializes in fecal incontinence treatment options, and she has served as a design analyst and clinical instructor for sacral neuromodulation therapy systems.

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Kim received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University. She went on to earn her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at the State University of New York in Brooklyn, New York followed by fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey. After fellowship, she served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY Downstate, earning the Golden Apple Teaching Award for medical student education. Dr. Kim has been practicing in South Carolina for the past 14 years and for several years has received “Top Doctor” recognition from the local Columbia community. She spends her free time with family, friends, and books.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 26 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University School Of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

MUSC Health Colorectal Surgery

2750 Laurel St Ste 103Columbia, SC 29204

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Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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26 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Columbia , SCWest Columbia , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sylvia Kim

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sylvia Kim has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sylvia Kim has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Where is Dr. Sylvia Kim's office located?
Dr. Sylvia Kim's office is located at 2750 Laurel St Ste 103, Columbia, SC, 29204.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sylvia Kim affiliated with?
Dr. Sylvia Kim is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.
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