Daniel F. Kim, MD
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Daniel F. Kim, MD
Medical Specialties
- General surgery
- Advanced laparoscopy
- Gastrointestinal (GI) dietary disorders
- Diseases of the gallbladder
- Biliary tract disorders
- Soft tissue tumors
Locations
General Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
About Daniel F. Kim
Daniel Kim, MD, is a board-certified surgeon and a UW Assistant Professor of Surgery.
Dr. Kim’s clinical practice focuses on hernia repairs, emergency general surgery, soft tissue tumors, gallbladder disorders, infections and benign anorectal disease. He specializes in laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Kim believes that great patient care requires a team of people who care deeply about the patient’s well-being. The patient and physician are a small part of the whole and rely on many others for the best possible result. He feels that when patients and doctors are honest and caring of each other, it makes the team effort stronger and more efficient.
Dr. Kim scholarly interests are in improving surgical care and reducing complications and cost. He has served as UW’s Surgeon Champion for the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) since 2017, which compares national data to achieve these aims.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Kim enjoys bicycling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Education and Training
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center