
Dr. Wook James Kim MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1301 Penn Ave Suite 408 Des Moines IA, 50316About
Dr. Wook Kim is a psychiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Kim is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kim diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kim may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Kim treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1992
Texas A&M University, TX 1992
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Wook James Kim MD's Practice location
Practice At 1301 Penn Ave Suite 408
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Nearby Providers
- Olivier Bertrand Djoumessi PMHNPGrand Ave Des Moines IA 50312
- Dr. J patrick Bertroche D.O.2190 Nw 82nd St Clive IA 50325
- Dr. Margaret Shin MD1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Gaylord Carl Nordine MD1701 22nd St West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. L Scott Richards DO1301 Penn Ave Des Moines IA 50316
- Dr. Charles Scott Jennisch MD6921 HICKMAN RD STE 2327 URBANDALE IA 50322
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309