
Dr. Heakyung Kim M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
34th & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Heakyung Kim is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kim is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kim focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kim can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine MD
Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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