Anthony W. Kim, MD, MS, FACS
Dr. Anthony W. Kim is an internationally respected thoracic surgeon and oncologist. He leads the thoracic surgery division and program at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California. He treats patients with thoracic cancers, including pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer, and specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including both thoracoscopic and robotic surgery.[1]
Education and Career
Before entering the field of medicine, Dr. Kim earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mechanical engineering at Columbia University and Northwestern University, respectively.
He then went on to earn his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, and remained at Rush University Medical Center to complete both a General Surgery residency and a Cardiothoracic Surgery residency.
He completed a clinical fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in Medical Education at Yale University’s Teaching and Learning Center.[1]
Today, Dr. Kim is a Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Keck Medicine of USC.[1]
He is an expert in the treatment of thoracic cancers and treats both benign and malignant conditions of the chest. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, esophageal diseases, minimally invasive surgeries, and complex open surgeries.
Memberships and Honors
Dr. Kim is a frequent presenter and moderator for panel discussions of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. He has served on committees for several other international organizations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of University Surgeons, and the Association for Academic Surgery.
Dr. Kim has been recognized with several honors and awards, including the Francis Gilman Blake Award for Outstanding Teaching of the Medical Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. His research is frequently published in highly esteemed medical journals.[1]
