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Hee Kim

  • Department of Surgery
    Associate Professor
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Overview

H. Joon Kim, MD, is an associate professor in the section of Oculoplastics, Orbital and Cosmetic surgery, who has been with the Emory Eye Center since 2010. She specializes in the medical and surgical management of both adults and children with eyelid, eye socket, and tear duct problems.
Areas of Expertise

Common age-related conditions, such as droopy eyelids
Cancers and benign tumors of the eyelid and eye socket
Neurologic conditions that include facial nerve palsies, blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm
Autoimmune diseases, such as thyroid eye disease and related surgeries
Trauma-related issues that involve broken eye sockets or eyelid lacerations
Pediatric conditions ranging from blocked tear ducts to repairing birth defects of the eye and eyelids
Cosmetic procedures, including Botox and facial fillers, removal of under-eye bags, eyelid and brow lifts, and Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid procedure)

She provides patient care at Emory Eye Center, Emory at St. Joseph's Hospital, and Childrens Hospital of Atlanta at Egleston. She also greatly enjoys teaching residents and fellows at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and Grady Memorial Hospital.

She is a team physician for the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team.

Dr. Kim contributes significantly with her research that focuses on various surgical techniques, orbital conditions, and challenging pediatric conditions.
National Recognition

Dr. Kim is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Medical Association (AMA). She has published numerous articles and book chapters in peer-reviewed publications and has presented at national and international meetings.
Areas of clinical interest

Cosmetic and functional eyelid conditions and related surgeries
Orbital disorders
Tear duct conditions
Congenital disorders

Academic Appointment

  • Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Emory School of Medicine
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University Healthcare System
  • Assistant Professor of Opthalmology, Section of Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery, VA Medical Center
  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Section of Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery, Grady Memorial Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Section of Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Texas Medical School at Houston
  • BA from University of Saint Thomas - Honors Program – Magna Cum Laude

Research

Publications

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