Ja-Hong Kim, MD
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Ja-Hong Kim, MD

  • Minimally Invasive Urology|
  • Urology|
  • Urogynecology
Average rating: 4.8
| 202 ratings
 
Westwood Urology | 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 140, Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-794-7700
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About

Associate Professor, Division of  Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS), Department of Urology.

Dr. Kim received her medical degree from the highly regarded combined BA/MD program at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. She completed Residency in Urology at Cleveland Clinic during which time she dedicated a year in basic science research focusing on animal models of incontinence. After finishing two years of fellowship in  Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at UCLA, she was recruited to join Dr. Shlomo Raz in 2009.

Dr. Kim's clinical interests encompasses neurogenic and non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction, urinary and fecal incontinence, neuromodulation for overactive bladder and urinary retention, vaginal prolapse, genitourinary reconstruction, and other areas of pelvic medicine, including recurrent urinary tract infections. She has trained extensively in pelvic floor reconstruction and robotic/laparoscopic surgery to provide innovative quality care to help patients regain function and improve quality of life.

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Languages

English, Spanish, Korean

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Urology, 2013
Urology, American Board of Urology, 2011

Fellowship

Urology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2009

Residency

Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2007

Internship

Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2002

Degree

MD, Baylor College of Medicine (MD Only), 2001

Recognitions

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

State-of-the-Art Treatment for Overactive Bladder and Urge Incontinence
Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence

Research

Interests

  • Overactive Bladder
  • Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
  • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Publications

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California,  2023, 2024
  • Exceptional Physician of the Year Award, UCLA Health Center, 2015
  • CUA Young Leadership Award, California Urologic Association, 2012
  • American Board of Urology/European Association of Urology Exchange Scholar, 2012
  • Visiting Resident, Harry M. Spence Visiting Professorship, UT Southwestern Urology, 2007
  • Traveling Resident Scholarship to Vietnam, International Volunteers in Urology, 2006 – 2007
  • Third Place in Resident Research Essay Contest, Ohio Urological Society Meeting, 2005
  • Eli Lilly Scholarship, American Urogynecology Society/Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, 2004
  • Arnold Award for Excellence in Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 2001
  • Winner of The James K. Alexander Research Symposium, Baylor College of Medicine, 2001
  • Rice / Baylor Scholar, Combined B.A./M.D. Program, 1993 – 2001
  • J.S. Fulton Outstanding Senior Award, Rice University, 1997
  • Herbert S. Allen Merit Scholarship, Rice University, 1993 – 1997
  • President's Honor Roll, Rice University, 1993 – 1997
  • Robert J. Byrd Merit Scholarship, Texas Board of Education, 1993 – 1997

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